The Independent, an iconic 57-story tower, was announced as the winner of Architecture MasterPrize’s Architectural Design award.
The Independent addresses the region’s need for increased urban density by providing 370 units and 1,002,000 SF on 1.76 acres and is the tallest residential tower west of the Mississippi River. Rhode Partners rejected the cookie-cutter feeling of identical inset balconies and window mullions typical of residential high rises for a facade inspired by Austin’s bold and dynamic spirit.
The movement between the building’s tiers represents life and action, an outward reflection of the lifestyle the team is creating in the interior of the building as well as with the surrounding community. A refined material palette and sleek detailing throughout steps away from the standard condo project and into an upscale museum-influenced design.
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