AUSTIN, Texas — A new, 50,000-square-foot development is coming to East Austin.
The architecture firm Dick Clark + Associates (DC+A) announced plans for the new development to be located at the corner of East Seventh and Pedernales streets, with construction on the project expected to begin in spring 2024 and completion tentatively planed for the second half of 2025.
The new four-story complex will be built using mass timber and cross-laminated timber.
According to DC+A, the project is slated to feature:
Authentic use of natural materials both inside and on the outside of the building
Interiors revealing mass timber construction
Outdoor patio and roof deck spaces on each floor for tenant use, providing a view to the streetscape and community.
Façade of custom corrugated metal panels
Window overhangs protecting the office space from direct southern and western sun
Third and fourth floors that will provide great views of Downtown Austin
The building’s front door opening onto East Seventh Street
Providing more shelter and street front activity on East Seventh Street, including an indoor/outdoor restaurant on the hard corner
An underground parking floor
“One of the important things we want to show with this development is that well designed and crafted buildings can still be financially successful. Owner occupied buildings are not the norm in the United States, but there are so many positive community, quality and efficiency benefits that come with designing the building for the actual users instead of a spreadsheet," developer Mark Vornberg said.
Among the companies that will occupy space in the new development will be furniture store Scott + Cooner, which will expand its showroom. A number of other developers will also occupy space.
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