The Independent Condos

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Overview of The Independent Austin Condos

The instantly-recognizable, slightly off-kilter appearance of the Independent Austin Condos, better known to most as the “Jenga Tower,” is a marvel of structural engineering and design. The tallest building in the city, the views from the tower and its 34th-floor cantilevered amenity level are second to none.

• 58 Floors
• 690 Feet tall
• ~370 units
• Unit Types: One-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom, penthouse
• Several residences will have “protected views” of Lady Bird Lake and the Texas Hill Country

Amenities

• 24-hour concierge
• “Infinity edge” heated pool overlooking Lady Bird Lake
• Gym
• Garage parking
• 34th-floor resident club room
• Screening room
• Catering kitchen
• Conference rooms
• Secure dog park and grooming station
• Ground-floor coffee shop and bar space

Construction Information

• Architect: Rhode Partners
• Current Phase: Complete
• Listing Broker: Urbanspace Real Estate + Interiors (represents seller)
• Developer: Aspen Heights, Constructive Ventures

• August 24th, 2023 - Here’s a New View of Block 32, Building a Double Dose of Towers Downtown
• September 13th, 2022 - Here’s Our First Look at the Two Towers Headed for Block 32 in Downtown Austin
• June 17th, 2022 - Sixth and Guadalupe is Already the Tallest Building in Austin
• February 11th, 2022 - With Financing Secured, the Travis Tower Is Ready To Rise Near Rainey
• December 10th, 2021 - This is Austin’s ‘Evilest’ Building
• November 30th, 2021 - West Sixth and Rio Grande’s Getting Taller, but Watch That View Corridor!
• November 5th, 2021 - The Austonian Finally Flips the Lights Back On in Downtown Austin
• September 16th, 2021 - AIA Austin’s 2021 Homes Tour Arrives With a TOWERS.net Reader Discount
• August 20th, 2021 - Demolition Clearing West 17th and Guadalupe for the Linden Condo Tower
• August 17th, 2021 - Abolishing FAR Limits Downtown Is the Best Idea Austin’s Had in a While
• July 22nd, 2021 - Block 185, Austin’s New ‘Google Tower,’ Officially Topped Out Downtown
• June 10th, 2021 - All Signs Point to Yes at the Linden, Northwest Downtown’s Tallest Tower Yet
• March 23rd, 2021 - A Hidden Railroad Relic Steams Toward Historic Status in Downtown Austin
• March 4th, 2021 - Top 10 Downtown Austin Condos By Total Sales Recorded in 2020
• September 15th, 2020 - Flying Over Austin in Microsoft’s ‘Photorealistic’ New Simulator
• September 10th, 2020 - Three Cheers for the Quincy, Topped Out in the Rainey Street District
• August 14th, 2020 - In Defense of 405 Colorado
• May 1st, 2020 - Demolition Approved at West Sixth Sushi Bar, Making Way for 60 Floors
• February 10th, 2020 - After 5 Years of Development, Closings Arrive at the Austin Proper Residences
• February 6th, 2020 - The Independent’s Crown Officially Lights Up Tomorrow Night
• January 9th, 2020 - The Independent, Austin’s Tallest Tower, Will Soon Light Its Crown
• August 26th, 2019 - Austin’s Second ‘Jenga Tower’ Could Rise at the Royal Arch Masonic Lodge
• July 23rd, 2019 - In 1986, an Architecture Critic Roasted Austin’s ‘Pompous’ Skyline
• June 21st, 2019 - Take a Closer Look at the Travis, the Rainey District’s New Tallest Tower
• May 21st, 2019 - Yes Indeed, Downtown Austin’s Block 71 Tower Has a New Name
• April 24th, 2019 - At Fifth and Nueces, Downtown’s Next Tower Is Only a Matter of Time
• March 26th, 2019 - Google’s New Home at Block 185 is Downtown Austin’s Next Signature Tower
• February 14th, 2019 - An Unexpected Tower Arrives in Downtown Austin’s Northwest Gap
• February 9th, 2019 - Take a Peek at Downtown Austin’s Future Skyline
• December 27th, 2018 - Closings have begun at Fifth & West
• November 9th, 2018 - Our Fall Survey Results Are In, and Here’s What We’ve Learned
• September 14th, 2018 - Central Austin Development Roundup: Fresh Buildings Found Here
• August 1st, 2018 - What We Talk About When We Talk About ‘Signature Towers’ in Austin
• June 28th, 2018 - Five Takeaways From the Shoal Creek Conservancy’s New Trail Plan
• June 11th, 2018 - Engineering the Independent, Austin’s Next Tallest Tower
• June 8th, 2018 - VIDEO: Aerial Views From Downtown Austin to West Campus
• May 24th, 2018 - Central Austin Development Roundup: Towers, Trails, and Everything Else
• March 12th, 2018 - Here’s What We Learned From Our Fabulous Austin Survey
• March 1st, 2018 - Inside the 70 Rainey Condo Tower, Underway on Downtown’s Eastern Edge
• November 17th, 2017 - The Independent Wins 2017 Design Award From American Architecture Prize
• August 24th, 2017 - FIRST LOOK: Austin Proper, Under Construction in the 2nd Street District
• June 19th, 2017 - 308 Guadalupe, Downtown’s Next Tallest Tower?
• September 15th, 2016 - With Seaholm Condos 100% sold, Developer Sells the Retail and Office
• May 28th, 2015 - Downtown Austin Development Update
• May 22nd, 2015 - Downtown Austin Creek News
• December 19th, 2014 - Will The Independent Condos Become Austin’s Tallest Tower?
• February 2nd, 2012 - Waller Update: 9 Design Teams Selected
• May 6th, 2011 - UrbanOutfitters to Open in Prime W Retail Space

301 West Avenue, Austin, TX 78701