List of tallest buildings in Austin, Texas

The city of Austin, the state capital of Texas, is the 10th most populous city in the United States as of July 2023 and the central hub of the Greater Austin metropolitan statistical area.[1][2] According to data from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), there are 33 buildings in Austin with heights of at least 100 m (330 ft). CTBUH also ranks Austin 19th nationally and 3rd statewide based on the number of completed buildings with heights of at least 490 ft (150 m). The aggregated heights of Austin's high-rises is second in Texas, behind Houston, based on data from Texas Real Estate Source.[3][4] The current tallest completed building in Austin is Sixth and Guadalupe, with a height of 874 ft (266 m), followed by The Independent at 690 ft (210 m) and The Austonian at 680 ft (210 m).[a] The Independent has been the tallest completed building in Austin and the tallest in Texas outside of Dallas and Houston since its completion in 2019,[6] though its height was surpassed by the 875 ft (267 m) tall Sixth and Guadalupe currently under construction.

Wide photograph showing the Austin skylineGables Park TowerThe BowieSpringThe MonarchFifth and West ResidencesAustin Central LibrarySeaholm ResidencesThe IndependentSixth & GuadalupeSevenBlock 185Austin ProperThird + Shoal360 CondominiumsNorthshoreAshtonThe Austonian100 CongressOne Eleven CongressFairmont AustinSan Jacinto CenterFour Seasons Residences AustinThe Quincy
The Austin skyline viewed from across the Colorado River in October 2022 (Use cursor to identify buildings)

Bearing a height of 311 ft (95 m),[7] The Texas State Capitol remained the tallest structure in Austin long after its construction in the 1880s, with the city's central Congress Avenue otherwise lined with single-story buildings through the start of the 1900s.[8] The eight-story Scarbrough Building and the nine-story Littlefield Building, built between 1910 and 1912, were Austin's first high-rise buildings; the Littlefield Building was the tallest commercial building in the U.S. west of New Orleans and east of San Francisco upon its completion.[9] In 1928, the Austin City Council briefly considered setting a 100 ft (30 m) height limit for future construction in the city but backed away from the proposal.[10]

After the mid-20th century, Downtown Austin began to transition from being predomniantly composed of low-rise buildings to a skyline with high-rises.[11] Beginning with the 26-story Westgate Tower, the addition of new skyscrapers to Downtown Austin between 1967 and 1980 led to an increasing realization that views of the state capitol from certain vantage points could become obscured.[8] The capitol was also no longer the city's tallest building,[12] surpassed in height by the Dobie Center and the Chase Bank Tower.[b] In response, the Texas State Legislature and the City of Austin created 35 Texas Capitol View Corridors that would preserve selected views of the capitol.[8] By the mid-1980s, Austin featured over a dozen skyscrapers,[12] with at least 12 buildings built during the decade featuring at least 15 floors.[18] Described by the Austin American-Statesman as "the first downtown high-rise wave", the uptick in skyscraper construction that began in the 1980s was mostly characterized by granite and limestone office buildings.[19] More rapid construction of new high-rises in downtown Austin began by the 1990s and continued thereafter,[8] contrasting a concurrent slowdown in the construction of new skyscrapers in Dallas and Houston.[12] Mark Lamster, an architecture critic for the Dallas Morning News, attributed the emergence of increasingly taller skyscrapers to the small size and high density of Austin, incentivizing vertical growth due to the resultingly high cost of land.[12] The Statesman identified a second wave of new skyscrapers in Austin that began in the early 2000s, including construction of the Frost Bank Tower. By 2010, the construction of new residential buildings and office space for technology companies accounted for most of the city's new skyscrapres.[12] By 2023, the combined height of Austin's high-rises overtook Dallas according to Texas Real Estate Source.[4][3]


Historical skyline appearance

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Tallest buildings

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Austin has 55 completed buildings that stand at least 250 feet (76 m) tall based on standard height measurement. This height includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts.[c] Unless otherwise noted, heights and floor counts are values assessed by CTBUH.

  Was Austin's tallest building upon completion[a]
Rank Name Image Height
ft (m)
Floors Use Year Coordinates Notes
1 Sixth & Guadalupe   874 (266)[d] 66 Residential / Office 2024 30°16′10.06″N 97°44′47.86″W / 30.2694611°N 97.7466278°W / 30.2694611; -97.7466278 (Sixth & Gauadlupe)
2 The Independent   694 (212)[e] 58 Residential 2019 30°16′04.6″N 97°45′03.04″W / 30.267944°N 97.7508444°W / 30.267944; -97.7508444 (The Independent)
3 The Austonian   683 (208) 56 Residential 2010 30°15′53.43″N 97°44′41.37″W / 30.2648417°N 97.7448250°W / 30.2648417; -97.7448250 (The Austonian)
  • Tallest building in Austin from 2010–2019 until surpassed by The Independent[29][30]
4 Block 185   594 (181) 35 Office 2022 30°15′55.99″N 97°45′1.6″W / 30.2655528°N 97.750444°W / 30.2655528; -97.750444 (Block 185)
  • Largest and tallest office building in Austin[31][32]
5 Fairmont Austin   591 (180) 36 Hotel 2018 30°15′43.54″N 97°44′17.50″W / 30.2620944°N 97.7381944°W / 30.2620944; -97.7381944 (Fairmont Austin)
6 360 Condominiums   581 (177) 45 Residential 2008 30°15′55.99″N 97°45′1.6″W / 30.2655528°N 97.750444°W / 30.2655528; -97.750444 (360 Condominiums)
  • Tallest building in Austin from 2008–2010 until surpassed by The Austonian[37][38]
7 44 East Avenue   573 (175) 50 Residential 2023 30°15′20.88″N 97°44′20.62″W / 30.2558000°N 97.7390611°W / 30.2558000; -97.7390611 (Block 185)
8 Indeed Tower   542 (165) 36 Office 2021 30°16′8.16″N 97°44′39.19″W / 30.2689333°N 97.7442194°W / 30.2689333; -97.7442194 (Indeed Tower)
9 Hanover Republic Square   516 (157) 44 Residential 2022 30°16′3.56″N 97°44′45.54″W / 30.2676556°N 97.7459833°W / 30.2676556; -97.7459833 (Hanover Republic Square) [44][45]
9 Frost Bank Tower   516 (157) 33 Office 2004 30°15′58.73″N 97°44′34.65″W / 30.2663139°N 97.7429583°W / 30.2663139; -97.7429583 (Frost Bank Tower)
  • Tallest building in Austin from 2004–2008 until surpassed by 360 Condominiums[46][47]
  • First high-rise in the U.S. to begin construction after the September 11 attacks (construction began November 27, 2001)[47][48]
11 W Austin Hotel & Residences   477 (145) 36 Residential / Hotel 2010 30°15′56.69″N 97°44′49.44″W / 30.2657472°N 97.7470667°W / 30.2657472; -97.7470667 (W Austin Hotel & Residences)
12 Fifth & West   459 (140) 39 Residential 2019 30°16′10.33″N 97°45′2.22″W / 30.2695361°N 97.7506167°W / 30.2695361; -97.7506167 (Fifth & West) [51]
13 300 Colorado   446 (136) 34 Office 2021 30°15′57.68″N 97°44′44.11″W / 30.2660222°N 97.7455861°W / 30.2660222; -97.7455861 (300 Colorado) [52]
14 Spring   434 (132) 43 Residential 2009 30°16′7.77″N 97°45′14.32″W / 30.2688250°N 97.7539778°W / 30.2688250; -97.7539778 (Spring) [53]
15 Northshore   424 (129) 39 Residential 2016 30°15′55″N 97°44′58″W / 30.265311°N 97.74952°W / 30.265311; -97.74952 (Northshore)
  • Tallest apartment building in Austin[6][54]
16 The Bowie   423 (129) 37 Residential 2015 30°16′09″N 97°45′19″W / 30.2691595°N 97.7552581°W / 30.2691595; -97.7552581 (The Bowie) [55]
17 70 Rainey   419 (128) 33 Residential 2019 30°15′30.44″N 97°44′21.21″W / 30.2584556°N 97.7392250°W / 30.2584556; -97.7392250 (The Bowie)
18 Ashton   412 (126) 36 Residential 2009 30°15′51.49″N 97°44′43.42″W / 30.2643028°N 97.7453944°W / 30.2643028; -97.7453944 (The Ashton)
19 JW Marriott Convention Hotel   408 (124) 34 Hotel 2015 30°15′48.69″N 97°44′37.24″W / 30.2635250°N 97.7436778°W / 30.2635250; -97.7436778 (JW Marriott Convention Hotel)
  • Second largest JW Marriott hotel globally and formerly largest hotel in Austin upon completion, with 1,012 guest rooms[60][61][62]
20 Four Seasons Residences Austin   401 (122) 32 Residential 2010 30°15′44.28″N 97°44′29.77″W / 30.2623000°N 97.7416028°W / 30.2623000; -97.7416028 (Four Seasons Residences Austin)
20 One American Center   401 (122) 32 Office 1984 30°16′7.34″N 97°44′35.85″W / 30.2687056°N 97.7432917°W / 30.2687056; -97.7432917 (One American Center)
  • Tallest building in Austin from 1984–2004 until surpassed by Frost Bank Tower[65][66][67]
  • Also known as 600 Congress[68]
22 500 West 2nd Street   400 (122) 28 Office 2017 30°15′57.4″N 97°44′57.9″W / 30.265944°N 97.749417°W / 30.265944; -97.749417 (500 West 2nd Street) [69]
23 One Eleven Congress   398 (121) 30 Office 1987 30°15′47.8″N 97°44′36.5″W / 30.263278°N 97.743472°W / 30.263278; -97.743472 (One Eleven Congress)
  • Formerly known as One Congress Plaza[28][70]
24 Austin Proper   397 (121) 32 Residential / Hotel 2019 30°15′58.0428″N 97°44′59.9352″W / 30.266123000°N 97.749982000°W / 30.266123000; -97.749982000 (Austin Proper) [71]
24 Colorado Tower   397 (121) 29 Office 2015 30°16′7.34″N 97°44′35.85″W / 30.2687056°N 97.7432917°W / 30.2687056; -97.7432917 (Colorado Tower) [72]
26 Third + Shoal   387 (118) 28 Office 2018 30°16′00.11″N 97°45′00.10″W / 30.2666972°N 97.7500278°W / 30.2666972; -97.7500278 (Third + Shoal) [73]
27 Austin Marriott Downtown   386 (118) 31 Hotel 2020 30°15′46.31″N 97°44′29.62″W / 30.2628639°N 97.7415611°W / 30.2628639; -97.7415611 (Austin Marriott Downtown) [74]
28 Austin Hilton Convention Center Hotel   377 (115) 31 Residential / Hotel 2004 30°15′54.49″N 97°44′17.58″W / 30.2651361°N 97.7382167°W / 30.2651361; -97.7382167 (Austin Marriott Downtown) [75]
29 405 Colorado   366 (112) 25 Office 2022 30°16′00.20″N 97°44′39.76″W / 30.2667222°N 97.7443778°W / 30.2667222; -97.7443778 (405 Colorado) [76]
30 Natiivo   358 (109) 33 Residential 2022 30°15′23.02″N 97°44′19.67″W / 30.2563944°N 97.7387972°W / 30.2563944; -97.7387972 (Natiivo) [77][78]
31 The Thompson   357 (109) 31 Residential / Hotel 2021 30°16′00.53″N 97°44′28.55″W / 30.2668139°N 97.7412639°W / 30.2668139; -97.7412639 (The Thompson)
32 The Quincy   354 (108) 30 Residential / Office 2021 30°15′38.58″N 97°44′19.92″W / 30.2607167°N 97.7388667°W / 30.2607167; -97.7388667 (The Quincy) [81]
33 Alexan Waterloo   350 (107) 29 Residential 2022 30°16′15.87″N 97°44′02.08″W / 30.2710750°N 97.7339111°W / 30.2710750; -97.7339111 (Alexan Waterloo) [82]
34 Hyatt Centric   345 (105) 31 Hotel 2022 30°16′10.77″N 97°44′30.28″W / 30.2696583°N 97.7417444°W / 30.2696583; -97.7417444 (Hyatt Centric) [83][84][f]
35 Seaholm Residences   341 (104) 30 Residential 2016 30°16′01.3″N 97°45′07.7″W / 30.267028°N 97.752139°W / 30.267028; -97.752139 (Seaholm Residences) [85]
36 Windsor on the Lake   339 (103) 31 Residential 2008 30°15′21.57″N 97°44′22.06″W / 30.2559917°N 97.7394611°W / 30.2559917; -97.7394611 (Windsor on the Lake)
  • Formerly known as The Legacy on the Lake[86][87]
37 Bank of America Center   336 (102) 25 Office 1975 30°16′3.53″N 97°44′33.49″W / 30.2676472°N 97.7426361°W / 30.2676472; -97.7426361 (Bank of America Center)
  • Tallest building in Austin from 1975–1984 until surpassed by One American Center[88][89][90]
  • Originally known as the Austin National Bank Tower and formerly known as NationsBank Tower and Interfirst Bank Tower[89]
38 Aloft Austin Downtown and Element Austin Downtown   328 (100) 31 Hotel 2017 30°16′8.87″N 97°44′44.92″W / 30.2691306°N 97.7458111°W / 30.2691306; -97.7458111 (Aloft Austin Downtown and Element Austin Downtown)
38 300 West 6th Street   328 (100) 23 Office 2002 30°16′8.87″N 97°44′44.92″W / 30.2691306°N 97.7458111°W / 30.2691306; -97.7458111 (300 West 6th Street) [93]
40 Procore Tower   325 (99) 22 Office 1974 30°15′50.72″N 97°44′41.99″W / 30.2640889°N 97.7449972°W / 30.2640889; -97.7449972 (Chase Bank Tower)
  • Tallest building in Austin from 1974–1975 until surpassed by Bank of America Center[94][17]
  • Constructed as American Bank Plaza and formerly known as American Bank Building, MBank Tower, Bank One Tower, and Chase Bank Tower[95][94][96]
  • A renovation completed in 1994 introduced 40 ft (12 m) tall roof addition and replaced the formerly gold-tinted glass façade with pewter-colored glass[94][97]
41 The Monarch   323 (98) 29 Residential 2008 30°16′8.6″N 97°45′8.25″W / 30.269056°N 97.7522917°W / 30.269056; -97.7522917 (The Monarch) [98]
42 Yugo Austin Waterloo   320 (98) 30 Residential 2022 30°17′17.74″N 97°44′38.79″W / 30.2882611°N 97.7441083°W / 30.2882611; -97.7441083 (Yugo Austin Waterloo)
42 100 Congress Avenue   320 (98) 22 Office 1987 30°15′50.72″N 97°44′41.99″W / 30.2640889°N 97.7449972°W / 30.2640889; -97.7449972 (100 Congress) [101]
44 Texas State Capitol   311 (95) 4 Government 1888 30°16′28.75″N 97°44′25.61″W / 30.2746528°N 97.7404472°W / 30.2746528; -97.7404472 (Texas State Capitol)
  • 6th-tallest state capitol in the United States and largest by gross area[102][16]
  • Tallest building in Austin from 1888–1974 until surpassed by the Chase Bank Tower[b]
45 San Jacinto Center   310 (94) 21 Office 1987 30°15′44.52″N 97°44′34.65″W / 30.2623667°N 97.7429583°W / 30.2623667; -97.7429583 (San Jacinto Center)
46 Dobie Center   307 (94) 29 Residential 1971 30°17′0.17″N 97°44′28.51″W / 30.2833806°N 97.7412528°W / 30.2833806; -97.7412528 (Dobie Center) [14]
47 UT Austin Tower   307 (94) 29 Office / Library 1937 30°17′9.24″N 97°44′21.75″W / 30.2859000°N 97.7393750°W / 30.2859000; -97.7393750 (UT Austin Tower) [104]
48 301 Congress Avenue   306 (93) 22 Office 1986 30°15′54.86″N 97°44′34.84″W / 30.2652389°N 97.7430111°W / 30.2652389; -97.7430111 (301 Congress) [105]
49 Hotel ZaZa & Apartments   305 (93) 24 Residential / Hotel 2019 30°16′2.2″N 97°44′46.92″W / 30.267278°N 97.7463667°W / 30.267278; -97.7463667 (Hotel ZaZa & Apartments) [106]
50 Block 164 272 (83) 16 Office 2022 30°16′26.85″N 97°44′4.88″W / 30.2741250°N 97.7346889°W / 30.2741250; -97.7346889 (University of Texas System Headquarters)
51 University of Texas System Headquarters   270 (82) 19 Office 2017 30°16′10.6″N 97°44′38.4″W / 30.269611°N 97.744000°W / 30.269611; -97.744000 (University of Texas System Headquarters) [109][g]
52 SkyHouse Austin   264 (80) 23 Residential 2013 30°15′26.2″N 97°44′20.9″W / 30.257278°N 97.739139°W / 30.257278; -97.739139 (SkyHouse Austin) [110]
53 Seven   263 (80) 24 Residential 2015 30°16′13.8″N 97°44′55.8″W / 30.270500°N 97.748833°W / 30.270500; -97.748833 (Seven) [111]
54 Westgate Tower   261 (80) 25 Residential 1967 30°16′26.35″N 97°44′34.65″W / 30.2739861°N 97.7429583°W / 30.2739861; -97.7429583 (Westgate Tower) [112]
55 The Shore   257 (78) 22 Residential 2008 30°15′34.18″N 97°44′21.71″W / 30.2594944°N 97.7393639°W / 30.2594944; -97.7393639 (The Shore) [113]

Tallest under construction

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This lists buildings that are currently under construction in Austin and are expected to rise to a height of at least 250 ft (76 m). Buildings under construction that have already been topped out are also included. Unless otherwise noted, heights and floor counts are values assessed by CTBUH.

Tallest buildings under construction in Austin
Name Image Height
ft (m)
Floors Use Year
(est.)
Status Coordinates Notes
Waterline   1,022 (312) 74 Residential / Hotel / Office 2026 Under construction 30°15′41.52″N 97°44′20.67″W / 30.2615333°N 97.7390750°W / 30.2615333; -97.7390750 (Waterline)
  • Tallest building in Texas upon completion[114][115]
The Republic   710 (216) 47 Office 2024 Topped Out 30°16′0.61″N 97°44′51.68″W / 30.2668361°N 97.7476889°W / 30.2668361; -97.7476889 (The Republic) [116]
ATX Tower
March 17, 2023
Nov 16 2023
675 (206) 58 Residential / Office 2025 Topped Out 30°16′7.21″N 97°44′45.77″W / 30.2686694°N 97.7460472°W / 30.2686694; -97.7460472 (ATX Tower) [117]
Modern Austin Upload image 658 (201) 56 Residential / Office 2025 Topped Out 30°15′38.83″N 97°44′18.07″W / 30.2607861°N 97.7383528°W / 30.2607861; -97.7383528 (Modern Austin) [118][119][f]
415 Colorado Street   640 (195) 47 Residential / Office 2025 Topped Out 30°16′1.81″N 97°44′39.33″W / 30.2671694°N 97.7442583°W / 30.2671694; -97.7442583 (415 Colorado Street) [120]
The Travis   594 (181) 52 Residential 2025 Topped Out 30°15′36.3″N 97°44′24.99″W / 30.260083°N 97.7402750°W / 30.260083; -97.7402750 (The Travis) [121][f]
Paseo Upload image 567 (173) 48 Residential 2025 Topped Out 30°15′33.42″N 97°44′20.01″W / 30.2592833°N 97.7388917°W / 30.2592833; -97.7388917 (Paseo) [122][f]
Hanover Brazos Street Upload image 513 (156) 45 Residential 2023 Completed 30°15′52.67″N 97°44′32.32″W / 30.2646306°N 97.7423111°W / 30.2646306; -97.7423111 (Hanover Brazos Street) [123]
700 River
 
Dec 1 2023
500 (152) 42 Residential 2024 Topped Out 30°15′28.45″N 97°44′18.75″W / 30.2579028°N 97.7385417°W / 30.2579028; -97.7385417 (700 River) [124][125][f]
Vesper   455 (139) 41 Residential 2024 Completed 30°15′34.92″N 97°44′15.55″W / 30.2597000°N 97.7376528°W / 30.2597000; -97.7376528 (Vesper) [126]
The Waller Upload image 371 (113) 32 Residential / Hotel 2024 Completed 30°16′16.87″N 97°44′4.45″W / 30.2713528°N 97.7345694°W / 30.2713528; -97.7345694 (The Waller) [127][f]
Union on San Antonio   332 (101) 29 Residential 2024 Topped Out 30°16′59.88″N 97°44′34.13″W / 30.2833000°N 97.7428139°W / 30.2833000; -97.7428139 (The Waller) [128][f]
The Linden   333 (101) 28 Residential 2023 Completed 30°16′46.08″N 97°44′31.55″W / 30.2794667°N 97.7420972°W / 30.2794667; -97.7420972 (Vesper)
Domain Tower II
 
Jan 2 2024
332 (101) 24 Office 2023 Completed 30°23′40.82″N 97°43′18.9″W / 30.3946722°N 97.721917°W / 30.3946722; -97.721917 (The Waller)
  • Expected to become the tallest building in Austin outside of downtown when completed[131][132][f]
Union on 24th Street Upload image 320 (98) 29 Residential 2024 Topped Out 30°17′15.34″N 97°44′42.92″W / 30.2875944°N 97.7452556°W / 30.2875944; -97.7452556 (The Waller) [133][f]

Tallest buildings: approved, site plan under review or proposed

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The following are projects which are to rise at least 300 ft (91 m).

Name Height*
ft / m
Floors Year Status Notes
Ritz-Carlton (80 Red River) 802 / 244 64 2025 Proposed Hospitality & Residential[134]
Block 32 (3rd & San Jacinto) Phase II 707 / 215 55 - Proposed Residential & Hospitality[135]
Perennial II (413 Brazos) 691 / 211 54 - Proposed Residential & Hospitality [136]
62 East Ave 684 / 208 57 - Proposed Residential[137]
Perennial Tower I (4th & Brazos) 628 / 191 47 2025 Approved Office [138]
Block 16 616 / 188 43 2023 Approved Office[139]
701 W. 6th 610 / 186 53 - Proposed Residential
Block 32 (3rd & San Jacinto) Phase I 540 / 165 42 - Proposed Residential[135]
Wilson Tower 519 / 158 44 2026 Proposed Residential[140][141]
5RR 460 / 140 37 - Approved Residential[142]
Hanover 4th & Colorado 450 / 137 40 - Proposed Residential[143]
Sabine Tower Hotel (708 E 12th) 439 / 134 38 - Proposed Hospitality[144]
The Hollis 425 / 129 35 - Site Plan Under Review Residential[145]
Annie B (Block 150) 423 / 124 36 2022 Site Plan Under Review Residential[146][147]
506 West 415 / 126 37 - Proposed Residential[148]
14th & Lavaca 414 / 126 32 - Site Plan Under Review Residential[149]
Embassy Suites & Tempo by Hilton 371 / 113 30 - Site Plan Under Review Hospitality[150]
The Benjamin 338 / 103 27 - Site Plan Under Review Residential[145]
12th & Red River 335 / 102 27 2023 Approved Hospitality[151][152]
24RG 312 / 95 31 - U/C Residential[153]
Marvin Gardens (2200 San Antonio) 310 / 95 30 - U/C Residential[154]

* Table entries with dashes (-) indicate that information regarding building heights or dates of completion has not yet been released

Timeline of tallest buildings

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This list includes buildings that have held the title of the tallest building (as measured by architectural height and not tip or roof height) in Austin as well as the current titleholder, The Independent.

Name Image Street address Years as tallest Height
ft (m)
Floors Coordinates Reference
Texas State Capitol   1100 Congress Avenue 1888–1974 311 (95) 4 30°16′28.42″N 97°44′25.07″W / 30.2745611°N 97.7402972°W / 30.2745611; -97.7402972 [16]
Chase Bank Tower   210 West 6th Street 1974–1975 325 (99) 22 30°16′8″N 97°44′41.45″W / 30.26889°N 97.7448472°W / 30.26889; -97.7448472 [17]
Bank of America Center   515 Congress Avenue 1975–1984 336 (102) 25 30°16′3.47″N 97°44′33.41″W / 30.2676306°N 97.7426139°W / 30.2676306; -97.7426139 [90]
600 Congress   116 West 6th Street 1984–2004 401 (122) 32 30°16′6.94″N 97°44′35.96″W / 30.2685944°N 97.7433222°W / 30.2685944; -97.7433222 [67]
Frost Bank Tower   120 East 4th Street 2004–2008 516 (157) 33 30°15′58.93″N 97°44′34.42″W / 30.2663694°N 97.7428944°W / 30.2663694; -97.7428944 [48]
360 Condominiums   360 Nueces Street 2008–2010 581 (177) 45 30°16′2.17″N 97°44′59.21″W / 30.2672694°N 97.7497806°W / 30.2672694; -97.7497806 [37]
The Austonian   201 Colorado Street 2010–2019 683 (208) 56 30°15′53.36″N 97°44′41.45″W / 30.2648222°N 97.7448472°W / 30.2648222; -97.7448472 [30]
The Independent   301 West Avenue 2019–2023 694 (212) 58 30°16′04.6″N 97°45′03.04″W / 30.267944°N 97.7508444°W / 30.267944; -97.7508444 [24]
Sixth & Guadalupe   400 West 6th Street 2023–present 875 (267)[d] 66 30°16′10.06″N 97°44′47.86″W / 30.2694611°N 97.7466278°W / 30.2694611; -97.7466278 [20]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b Unless otherwise noted, heights in this article refer to the architectural height of buildings. CTBUH defines this measure as "The level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the architectural top of the building, including spires, but not including antennae, signage, flagpoles or other functional-technical equipment."[5]
  2. ^ a b The Dobie Center, completed in 1972, has a total height of 328 ft (100 m) and an architectural height of approximately 307 ft (94 m).[13][14] The former value is taller than the 311 ft (95 m) height of the Texas State Capitol while the latter is shorter.[15][16] The Chase Bank Tower, completed in 1974, has an architectural height of around 325 ft (99 m), making it unambiguously taller than the capitol building.[17]
  3. ^ If two or more buildings are of the same height, they are listed in order of floor count, then alphabetically. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.
  4. ^ a b Sources disagree on the height of Sixth and Guadalupe. CTBUH lists the height of Sixth and Guadalupe as 874 ft (266 m).[20] SKYDB lists a height of 837 ft (255 m).[21] SkyscraperPage lists a height of 874 ft (266 m).[22]
  5. ^ Sources disagree on the height of The Independent. CTBUH lists the height of The Independent as 694 ft (212 m).[24] SKYDB lists a height of 685 ft (209 m).[25] SkyscraperPage lists a height of 690 ft (210 m).[26]
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Building data from SkyscraperPage. CTBUH either lacks information on this building or does not list this building.
  7. ^ Building data from Emporis. CTBUH either lacks information on this building or does not list this building.

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