The
Austonian; Focus on Luxury Urban Living, Environmental Features and
Panoramic Views
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The Austonian (center) is Benchmark
Development's planned 55-story luxury high-rise residential
development in Austin, Texas.
(PRNewsFoto/Benchmark Development) AUSTIN,
TX UNITED STATES 01/24/2007 |
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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/
-- Second Congress Ltd. today announced its newest residential
development, located in Austin at the Northwest corner of Congress
Avenue and 2nd Street. The Austonian, a projected $200 million
mixed-use, luxury high-rise condominium development, is scheduled to
break ground the Summer of 2007 with an opening date of 2009. This
project will be a welcome addition to the dynamic revitalization
plans underway for the Second Street Retail District in downtown
Austin.
"Luxury living is all about
convenience and vision combined with elegance," said David Mahn,
project vice president for Second Congress Ltd. "The Austonian is
going to be just that. It will offer a complete package of unmatched
features and amenities in terms of its address and convenient
location, important environmental green aspects, views that will be
afforded to every resident, revitalization of the Second Street
District of Austin, and an extraordinary architectural design and
'wow-factor.' We believe the Austonian has it all."
Designed by Ziegler Cooper
Architects of Houston, The Austonian will be an elegant, 55-story,
elliptical high-rise tower designed with a glass, stone and masonry
window wall system atop an urban garden deck on Congress Avenue. At
the top of the building, an illuminated architectural roof element
will complement the Austin skyline.
"We are privileged to offer to
Austin a downtown housing experience that we believe improves
people's lives. With over 28 restaurants, substantial retail,
cultural activities and 5 million square feet of office space within
a five-minute walk, one can live, work and play without ever getting
in a car," said Terry Mitchell, strategic marketing director for the
project. "While the views are extraordinary, we are most excited
about the City of Austin becoming a leader in redefining how we can
live in a compact city environment with much less of an impact to
our beautiful hill country," he declared.
Construction plans for The
Austonian will include important green building innovations, such as
a rainwater capture and recycling system, in addition to reduced
building emissions. Currently, there are 195 luxury residences with
distinctive floor plans, plus compelling interior design selections
on the drawing board. The property is being exclusively represented
and sold through Austin-based Gottesman Residential Real Estate.
Additional features will include a
resort-style outdoor pool located in an urban garden area above
street level with a conservatory encompassing an outdoor promenade
sundeck and cabanas. The top of The Austonian will feature a
first-class workout facility and a breathtaking, scenic gathering
place that is exclusive to residents. Here, residents can conduct
meetings or entertain guests while enjoying breathtaking panoramic
views. Project plans for The Austonian also include a private
screening room, conference center, guest suites, and game room.
There will be a secure dog park and a host of other personal
services and amenities as well.
About Benchmark Development and
Second Congress Ltd.
Benchmark Development, (Benchmark)
located in Austin, Texas, is the principal of Second Congress Ltd.
Benchmark is a full-service development company, creating
award-winning, single-family, condo, office, retail, and mixed-use
projects in both the suburban and urban in-fill markets. Projects
include "Plum Creek," a 2200-acre traditional neighborhood design
mixed-use community in Kyle, Texas. Benchmark, a subsidiary of Grupo
Villar Mir in Spain, specializes in reviving the great American
neighborhood and fostering community interaction between citizens
and local businesses.
For more information on The
Austonian, please visit
http://www.theaustonian.com/ .
Source:
Benchmark Development
CONTACT: Judy Schmidt of Levenson &
Brinker Public Relations,
+1-214-932-6066, or +1-972-261-8004, or
judy.schmidt@levensonbrinkerpr.com ,
for Benchmark Development
Web site:
http://www.theaustonian.com/
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