Spring (building)

Spring is a 43-story, 132 m (433 ft) tall condominium in Austin, Texas. Upon its completion in 2009 it became the 3rd tallest building in Austin and the tallest building in the West End. The tower currently stands as the 8th tallest in the city. It was designed by Vancouver–based architect Foad Rafii.[3] The architect of record was Morris Architects and Pentagram was the graphic designer of the project. Spring was the first point tower in Austin, a term referring to a slender tower above a large, mid-rise base.

Spring
Spring in September 2009
General information
Status	Complete
Type	Residential
Location	300 Bowie Street Austin, Texas
Coordinates	30.2688516°N 97.7538200°W / 30.2688516; -97.7538200
Construction started	2007
Completed	2009
Opening	2009
Cost	US$60 million
Height
Tip	132 m (433 ft)
Roof	132 m (433 ft)
Top floor	120 m (394 ft)
Technical details
Floor count	43
Design and construction
Architect	Design Architect: Rafii Architects Architects of record: Morris Architects
Developer	Zenith Partners Ltd
References
[1][2]

Spring is known for its prominence in the West End skyline, being the furthest west skyscraper in Austin. The tower was also the first building in Austin to feature an in-slab HVAC exhaust system, in which the exhaust air from the building is carried through horizontal ductwork cast into the floor plates and the building's perimeter, rather than being exhausted vertically to the roof. The tower's main structure is made of cast in place concrete.[3] Austin Energy has given Spring a green rating.[3]