W Hotel & Residences

Austin, Texas

The Block 21 project in Austin combines a dynamic set of program elements to create a new urban center for the city. This 1,100,000 square-foot project includes the 250-key W Hotel, 159 luxury condominiums, office space, below grade parking and retail space. In addition, the new television broadcast studio and performance venue for PBS’ “Austin City Limits” musical revue and an extensive below grade parking garage are included in the building podium. The project has achieved LEED® Silver certification. BOKA Powell collaborated with Anderson/Wise Architects who served as Design Architect for the project.

Project Information

Location
Austin, Texas
Completion Date
2012
Size
1,100,000 SF; 250 Keys; 159 Condos
Studio
Architecture, Interior Design
Typology
Mixed Use, Hospitality, Multifamily, Retail, Performing Arts, Parking Structure
Category
Architect of Record, LEED, Interior of Record, Curtain Wall
Program
Pool, Lobby, Lounge, Guestrooms, Suite, Fitness, Conference, Ballroom, Restaurant

BOKA Powell Credits

Partner
Chris Barnes
Design Team
Thomas Stastny, Thomas Lekawski, Scott Case, Vincent Miller, Richard Floyd

External Credits

MEP Engineer
JJA
Structural Engineer
Thornton Tomasetti
Civil Engineer
Stantec (formerly Bury Partners)
Design Architect
Anderson/Wise
Theatre Consultant
Theatre Consultants Collaborative
General Contractor
Austin Commercial
Lighting Designer
Horton Lees Brogden
Music Venue Sound
Durr Designs