We had the opportunity to meet Sally Fly, executive director of AIA Austin and David Webber, architect and owner of Webber Studio Architects at the Chimney Corners home last week.  It is home “A” on this year’s AIA Homes Tour.  It is a gorgeous renovation as you’ll see in these compilation photos.  TIP–>click on the photos to see a larger version.

We’ll also be posting our interviews with Sally and David next week.  You will want to hear what they have to say about Austin architecture, sustainability and the upcoming Homes Tour.

Photos by Nicole Williams.

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Did you know that the Frost Bank Tower was the first high-rise building in the USA to be constructed after the 9/11 attacks?  True.

As we approach this anniversary (also my son’s birthday), we’d like to remember the fallen by showing this architectural example of our resilience.

Just a few notes about the Frost Bank Tower…

It’s 515 feet tall and 33 stories.  It wasn’t long ago that it was the tallest building in Austin, but now, it’s third on that list.  Hey, biggest isn’t always best!

While some love the aesthetic of the building, others have said it looks like a nose hair trimmer.  The rumor that it was designed by Rice alumni comes from it’s owl-like look when you view it from one of the building corners.  Whatever you think, there’s no doubt that this building has made an impression on the Austin skyline.

Photo by Nicole Williams

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Jann Alexander has been on a quest since she moved to Austin–photograph the places that might one day be gone.  Many times it’s the architectural style or signage that attracts her, but no matter what it is, she has managed to capture many of the buildings that were once icons in Austin.

Tina Weitz has been photographing residential and commercial projects in Austin since the 1990s, and in this interview, she tells of the changes she’s seen in Austin and gives a peek at some of the photos she’s taken over the years.