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Gables Park Tower The Bowie Spring The Monarch Fifth and West Residences Austin Central Library Seaholm Residences The Independent Sixth & Guadalupe Seven Block 185 Austin Proper Third + Shoal 360 Condominiums Northshore Ashton The Austonian 100 Congress One Eleven Congress Fairmont Austin San Jacinto Center Four Seasons Residences Austin The QuincyDowntown Austin, Texas from the Colorado River, October 2022
The Austin skyline viewed from across the Colorado River in October 2022 (Use cursor to identify buildings)

Austin, the capital city of Texas, is a big city! As of 2023, it's the 10th most populated city in the United States. It's also the main city in the larger Austin area.

Austin has many tall buildings. There are 33 buildings that are at least 100 m (330 ft) (about 328 feet) tall. Austin is also ranked 19th in the country for buildings taller than 150 m (490 ft) (about 492 feet). In Texas, Austin has the second-tallest collection of high-rises, right after Houston.

The tallest completed building in Austin right now is The Independent. It stands at 694 ft (212 m) (211 meters). Next is The Austonian at 683 ft (208 m) (208 meters), and then Fairmont Austin at 591 ft (180 m) (180 meters). The Independent was the tallest building in Austin from 2019 until 2023. It was also the tallest in Texas outside of Dallas and Houston. However, a new building called Sixth and Guadalupe is now under construction and will be even taller at 875 ft (267 m) (267 meters).

For a long time, the Texas State Capitol was the tallest structure in Austin. It was built in the 1880s and is 311 ft (95 m) (95 meters) tall. In the early 1900s, most buildings on Congress Avenue were only one story high. Austin's first tall buildings were the eight-story Scarbrough Building and the nine-story Littlefield Building, built between 1910 and 1912. The Littlefield Building was once the tallest commercial building between New Orleans and San Francisco! In 1928, the city thought about limiting building heights to 100 ft (30 m) (30 meters), but they decided not to.

After the mid-1900s, Downtown Austin started to change. More and more tall buildings began to appear. When the 26-story Westgate Tower was built in 1967, people started to worry. They realized that new skyscrapers might block the beautiful views of the State Capitol. The Capitol was no longer the city's tallest building. The Dobie Center and the Chase Bank Tower both surpassed it.

To protect these views, the Texas government and the City of Austin created 35 special "Texas Capitol View Corridors". These are specific paths where no building can be built too tall, so you can always see the Capitol. By the mid-1980s, Austin had over a dozen skyscrapers. Many new office buildings were built during this time.

Even more high-rises started popping up in the 1990s and beyond. This was different from Dallas and Houston, where skyscraper building slowed down. Experts say Austin's smaller size and high land costs encouraged buildings to grow taller. The Frost Bank Tower was a big part of a new wave of skyscrapers in the early 2000s. By 2010, many new tall buildings were homes for people or offices for technology companies. By 2023, Austin's high-rises combined were taller than those in Dallas!


Austin's Changing Skyline

  • Austin downtown 1976

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  • Austin from town lake east 2006

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  • Austin Skyline 2023 East View

    2023

Austin's Tallest Buildings

Austin has 55 completed buildings that are at least 250 feet (76 m) (76 meters) tall. This height includes spires and decorative parts, but not antennas. The information comes from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).

     Was Austin's tallest building upon completion

Rank Name Image Height
ft (m)		 Floors Use Year Coordinates Fun Facts
1 Sixth & Guadalupe Sixth & Guadalupe in 2023 874 (266) 66 Homes / Offices 2024
  • Will be one of the tallest buildings in the U.S.
  • Also known as 6th + Guadalupe.
  • The top was finished in November 2022.
2 The Independent The Independent in August 2021 694 (212) 58 Homes 2019
  • The tallest building made only for homes west of the Mississippi River.
  • People often call it the Jenga Tower or Tetris Tower because of its unique shape.
  • Was Austin's tallest building from 2019 until 2023.
3 The Austonian The Austonian in April 2010 683 (208) 56 Homes 2010
  • Was Austin's tallest building from 2010 to 2019.
4 Block 185 Block 18 Tower in Sept 15 2023 594 (181) 35 Offices 2022
  • The largest and tallest office building in Austin.
5 Fairmont Austin Fairmont Austin in August 2021 591 (180) 36 Hotel 2018
  • The biggest hotel in Austin.
  • Has a tall spire on its roof, about 170 ft (52 m) (52 meters) high.
6 360 Condominiums 360 Condominiums in August 2009 581 (177) 45 Homes 2008
  • Was Austin's tallest building from 2008 to 2010.
7 44 East Avenue 44 East Avenue in November 2021 573 (175) 50 Homes 2023
  • The tallest building in the Rainey Street Historic District.
8 Indeed Tower Indeed Tower 542 (165) 36 Offices 2021
  • Was once known as Block 71.
9 Hanover Republic Square Hanover Republic Square 516 (157) 44 Homes 2022
9 Frost Bank Tower Frost Bank Tower in February 2009 516 (157) 33 Offices 2004
  • Was Austin's tallest building from 2004 to 2008.
  • It was the first skyscraper in the U.S. to start building after the September 11 attacks.
11 W Austin Hotel & Residences W Austin Hotel & Residences in June 2010 477 (145) 36 Homes / Hotel 2010
  • Part of the Block 21 area.
12 Fifth & West Fifth & West in August 2019 459 (140) 39 Homes 2019
13 300 Colorado 300 Colorado in December 2021 446 (136) 34 Offices 2021
14 Spring Spring in September 2009 434 (132) 43 Homes 2009
15 Northshore Northshore in March 2016 424 (129) 39 Homes 2016
  • The tallest apartment building in Austin.
16 The Bowie The Bowie in July 2015 423 (129) 37 Homes 2015
17 70 Rainey 70 Rainey 419 (128) 33 Homes 2019
  • Was the tallest building in the Rainey Street Historic District.
18 Ashton Ashton in September 2009 412 (126) 36 Homes 2009
  • Used to be called Altavida.
19 JW Marriott Convention Hotel JW Marriott Convention Hotel in July 2015 408 (124) 34 Hotel 2015
  • Was the largest hotel in Austin when it was built, with 1,012 rooms.
20 Four Seasons Residences Austin Four Seasons Residences Austin in April 2010 401 (122) 32 Homes 2010
20 One American Center One American Center in November 2007 401 (122) 32 Offices 1984
  • Was Austin's tallest building from 1984 to 2004.
  • Also known as 600 Congress.
22 500 West 2nd Street 500 West 2nd Street in October 2019 400 (122) 28 Offices 2017
23 One Eleven Congress One Congress Plaza in November 2008 398 (121) 30 Offices 1987
  • Used to be called One Congress Plaza.
24 Austin Proper Austin Proper in October 2019 397 (121) 32 Homes / Hotel 2019
24 Colorado Tower Colorado Tower in July 2015 397 (121) 29 Offices 2015
26 Third + Shoal Third + Shoal in November 2019 387 (118) 28 Offices 2018
27 Austin Marriott Downtown Austin Marriott Downtown in March 2020 386 (118) 31 Hotel 2020
28 Austin Hilton Convention Center Hotel Austin Hilton Convention Center Hotel in October 2007 377 (115) 31 Homes / Hotel 2004
29 405 Colorado 405 Colorado 366 (112) 25 Offices 2022
30 Natiivo Natiivo 358 (109) 33 Homes 2022
31 The Thompson The Thompson 357 (109) 31 Homes / Hotel 2021
  • Also known as 5th & Brazos.
32 The Quincy The Quincy 354 (108) 30 Homes / Offices 2021
33 Alexan Waterloo Alexan Waterloo in May 2020 350 (107) 29 Homes 2022
34 Hyatt Centric Hyatt Centric 345 (105) 31 Hotel 2022
35 Seaholm Residences Seaholm Residences in September 2016 341 (104) 30 Homes 2016
36 Windsor on the Lake Windsor on the Lake at December 2008 339 (103) 31 Homes 2008
  • Used to be called The Legacy on the Lake.
37 Bank of America Center Bank of America Center in April 2008 336 (102) 25 Offices 1975
  • Was Austin's tallest building from 1975 to 1984.
  • Had other names like Austin National Bank Tower.
38 Aloft Austin Downtown and Element Austin Downtown Aloft Austin Downtown and Element Austin Downtown in October 2019 328 (100) 31 Hotel 2017
  • This building combines two different hotels.
38 300 West 6th Street 300 West 6th Street in April 2010 328 (100) 23 Offices 2002
40 Procore Tower Chase Bank Tower in November 2007 325 (99) 22 Offices 1974
  • Was Austin's tallest building from 1974 to 1975.
  • It was updated in 1994 with a new roof and different colored glass.
41 The Monarch The Monarch in July 2010 323 (98) 29 Homes 2008
42 Yugo Austin Waterloo Yugo Austin Waterloo 320 (98) 30 Homes 2022
42 100 Congress Avenue 100 Congress in November 2007 320 (98) 22 Offices 1987
44 Texas State Capitol The Texas State Capitol in August 2019 311 (95) 4 Government 1888
  • The 6th tallest state capitol in the U.S.
  • Was Austin's tallest building from 1888 to 1974.
45 San Jacinto Center San Jacinto Center in April 2010 310 (94) 21 Offices 1987
  • Plans for a second identical building were stopped due to a recession.
46 Dobie Center Dobie Center in August 2019 307 (94) 29 Homes 1971
47 UT Austin Tower The UT Austin Tower in November 2007 307 (94) 29 Offices / Library 1937
48 301 Congress Avenue 301 Congress in February 2009 306 (93) 22 Offices 1986
49 Hotel ZaZa & Apartments Hotel ZaZa & Apartments in January 2020 305 (93) 24 Homes / Hotel 2019
50 Block 164 N/A 272 (83) 16 Offices 2022
  • Built where the old Brackenridge Hospital used to be.
51 University of Texas System Headquarters University of Texas System Headquarters 270 (82) 19 Offices 2017
52 SkyHouse Austin SkyHouse Austin in August 2019 264 (80) 23 Homes 2013
53 Seven Seven in November 2019 263 (80) 24 Homes 2015
54 Westgate Tower Westgate Tower in August 2010 261 (80) 25 Homes 1967
55 The Shore The Shore in February 2009 257 (78) 22 Homes 2008

Tallest Buildings Being Built

This list shows buildings that are currently being built in Austin. They are expected to be at least 250 ft (76 m) (76 meters) tall. Some of these buildings have already reached their full height, which is called "topped out."

Tallest buildings under construction in Austin
Name Image Height
ft (m)		 Floors Use Year
(expected)		 Status Coordinates Fun Facts
Waterline Waterline Tower-Dec 2023 1,022 (312) 73 Homes / Hotel / Offices 2026 Under construction 30°15′41.52″N 97°44′20.67″W / 30.2615333°N 97.7390750°W / 30.2615333; -97.7390750 (Waterline)
  • Will be the tallest building in Texas when finished!
The Republic Fifth & Guadalupe 710 (216) 47 Offices 2024 Under construction 30°16′0.61″N 97°44′51.68″W / 30.2668361°N 97.7476889°W / 30.2668361; -97.7476889 (The Republic)
ATX Tower
March 17, 2023
Nov 16 2023
 675 (206) 58 Homes / Offices 2025 Under construction 30°16′7.21″N 97°44′45.77″W / 30.2686694°N 97.7460472°W / 30.2686694; -97.7460472 (ATX Tower)
Modern Austin Upload image 658 (201) 56 Homes / Offices 2025 Under construction 30°15′38.83″N 97°44′18.07″W / 30.2607861°N 97.7383528°W / 30.2607861; -97.7383528 (Modern Austin)
415 Colorado Street 415 Colorado 640 (195) 47 Homes / Offices 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)
The Travis The Travis under construction 594 (181) 52 Homes 2025 Under construction 30°15′36.3″N 97°44′24.99″W / 30.260083°N 97.7402750°W / 30.260083; -97.7402750 (The Travis)
Paseo Upload image 567 (173) 48 Homes 2025 Under construction 30°15′33.42″N 97°44′20.01″W / 30.2592833°N 97.7388917°W / 30.2592833; -97.7388917 (Paseo)
Hanover Brazos Street Upload image 513 (156) 45 Homes 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)
700 River
700 River Street Residences - DPR Construction
Dec 1 2023
 500 (152) 42 Homes 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)
Vesper Vesper 455 (139) 41 Homes 2024 Completed 30°15′34.92″N 97°44′15.55″W / 30.2597000°N 97.7376528°W / 30.2597000; -97.7376528 (Vesper)
The Waller Upload image 371 (113) 32 Homes / 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)
Union on San Antonio Union on San Antonio 332 (101) 29 Homes 2024 Under construction 30°16′59.88″N 97°44′34.13″W / 30.2833000°N 97.7428139°W / 30.2833000; -97.7428139 (The Waller)
The Linden The Linden 333 (101) 28 Homes 2023 Topped out 30°16′46.08″N 97°44′31.55″W / 30.2794667°N 97.7420972°W / 30.2794667; -97.7420972 (Vesper)
  • The top was finished in January 2023.
Domain Tower II
Domain Tower II
Jan 2 2024
 332 (101) 24 Offices 2023 Complete 30°23′40.82″N 97°43′18.9″W / 30.3946722°N 97.721917°W / 30.3946722; -97.721917 (The Waller)
  • Will be the tallest building outside of downtown Austin.
Union on 24th Street Upload image 320 (98) 29 Homes 2024 Under construction 30°17′15.34″N 97°44′42.92″W / 30.2875944°N 97.7452556°W / 30.2875944; -97.7452556 (The Waller)

Future Tall Buildings in Austin

Here are some projects that are planned for Austin and are expected to be at least 300 feet (91 meters) tall.

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

* If you see a dash (-), it means the exact height or completion date isn't known yet.

Austin's Tallest Buildings Over Time

This list shows which buildings were the tallest in Austin throughout history, including the current tallest, The Independent. We measure height by the building's design, not including antennas.

Name Image Street address Years as tallest Height
ft (m)		 Floors Coordinates More Info
Texas State Capitol 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
Chase Bank Tower 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
Bank of America Center 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
600 Congress One American Center 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
Frost Bank Tower 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
360 Condominiums 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
The Austonian 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
The Independent The Independent Austin Texas NE Corner 2020.jpg 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
Sixth & Guadalupe Sixth and Guadalupe Construction Austin Texas Nov 2022.jpg 400 West 6th Street 2023–present 875 (267) 66 30°16′10.06″N 97°44′47.86″W / 30.2694611°N 97.7466278°W / 30.2694611; -97.7466278

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