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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 very large city in the United States. It is the 10th most populated city in the country. Austin is also the main city in the Greater Austin area.

Many tall buildings stand in Austin. There are 33 buildings that are at least 328 feet (100 meters) tall. Austin ranks 97th in the world for its number of very tall buildings (over 492 feet or 150 meters). It is 15th in the U.S. and 3rd in Texas for these super-tall structures. The total height of all of Austin's high-rises is second only to Houston in Texas.

The current tallest building in Austin is Sixth and Guadalupe, which is 874 feet (266 meters) tall. Before that, The Independent was the tallest at 694 feet (212 meters). The Austonian is the third tallest at 683 feet (208 meters). The Independent was the tallest building in Austin and outside of Dallas and Houston from 2019 until 2023.

Austin's Changing Skyline

The Texas State Capitol building, finished in the 1880s, was Austin's tallest structure for a long time. Back then, the main street, Congress Avenue, mostly had one-story buildings.

Austin's first high-rise buildings were the eight-story Scarbrough Building and the nine-story Littlefield Building. They were built between 1910 and 1912. When it was finished, the Littlefield Building was the tallest business building in the U.S. between New Orleans and San Francisco. In 1928, the city thought about limiting building heights to 100 feet (30 meters), but they decided not to.

After the mid-1900s, Downtown Austin started to change. More tall buildings began to appear. The 26-story Westgate Tower was built in 1967. As more skyscrapers were added between 1967 and 1980, people worried that the new buildings would block views of the State Capitol. The Capitol was no longer the city's tallest building. The Dobie Center and the Chase Bank Tower had surpassed it.


To protect the views of the Capitol, the Texas government and the City of Austin created 35 special areas called Texas Capitol View Corridors. These corridors make sure that certain views of the Capitol building stay clear.

By the mid-1980s, Austin had more than a dozen skyscrapers. At least 12 buildings with 15 or more floors were built during that decade. This was called the "first downtown high-rise wave." These buildings were often made of granite and limestone and were mostly offices.

More skyscrapers were built quickly in downtown Austin starting in the 1990s. This happened even as skyscraper building slowed down in Dallas and Houston. Experts say that Austin's smaller size and crowded downtown made land expensive. This encouraged builders to build taller buildings.

Another wave of new skyscrapers began in the early 2000s. This included the Frost Bank Tower. By 2010, most new skyscrapers were homes or offices for technology companies. By 2023, the total height of Austin's high-rises had grown to be taller than those in Dallas.

Historical Skyline Views

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  • Austin Skyline 2023 East View

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Austin's Tallest Buildings

Austin has 56 completed buildings that are at least 300 feet (91 meters) tall. This height includes spires and other architectural parts, but not antenna masts. The heights and number of floors listed below come 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 Notes
1 Sixth & Guadalupe Sixth & Guadalupe in 2023 874 ft (266 m) 66 Residential / Office 2024 30°16′10.06″N 97°44′47.86″W / 30.2694611°N 97.7466278°W / 30.2694611; -97.7466278 (Sixth & Gauadlupe)
  • This is the 59th-tallest building in the United States.
  • It is also known as 6th + Guadalupe or 600 Guadalupe.
  • It reached its full height in November 2022.
2 The Independent The Independent in August 2021 694 ft (212 m) 58 Residential 2019 30°16′04.6″N 97°45′03.04″W / 30.267944°N 97.7508444°W / 30.267944; -97.7508444 (The Independent)
  • This is the 193rd-tallest building in the United States.
  • It was the tallest all-residential building west of the Mississippi River.
  • People often call it the Jenga Tower or Tetris Tower because of its unique design.
  • It was Austin's tallest building from 2019 until 2023.
3 The Austonian The Austonian in April 2010 683 ft (208 m) 56 Residential 2010 30°15′53.43″N 97°44′41.37″W / 30.2648417°N 97.7448250°W / 30.2648417; -97.7448250 (The Austonian)
  • It was Austin's tallest building from 2010 until 2019.
4 Block 185 Block 18 Tower on Sept 15 2023 594 ft (181 m) 35 Office 2022 30°15′55.99″N 97°45′1.6″W / 30.2655528°N 97.750444°W / 30.2655528; -97.750444 (Block 185)
  • This is the largest and tallest office building in Austin.
5 Fairmont Austin Fairmont Austin in August 2021 591 ft (180 m) 36 Hotel 2018 30°15′43.54″N 97°44′17.50″W / 30.2620944°N 97.7381944°W / 30.2620944; -97.7381944 (Fairmont Austin)
  • It was the largest hotel in Austin when it was built.
  • It has 1,048 rooms.
  • A spire about 170 feet (52 meters) tall sits on its roof.
6 360 Condominiums 360 Condominiums in August 2009 581 ft (177 m) 45 Residential 2008 30°15′55.99″N 97°45′1.6″W / 30.2655528°N 97.750444°W / 30.2655528; -97.750444 (360 Condominiums)
  • It was Austin's tallest building from 2008 until 2010.
7 44 East Avenue 44 East Avenue in November 2021 573 ft (175 m) 50 Residential 2023 30°15′20.88″N 97°44′20.62″W / 30.2558000°N 97.7390611°W / 30.2558000; -97.7390611 (Block 185)
  • This is the tallest building in the Rainey Street Historic District.
8 Indeed Tower Indeed Tower 542 ft (165 m) 36 Office 2021 30°16′8.16″N 97°44′39.19″W / 30.2689333°N 97.7442194°W / 30.2689333; -97.7442194 (Indeed Tower)
  • It was once known as Block 71.
9 Hanover Republic Square Hanover Republic Square 516 ft (157 m) 44 Residential 2022 30°16′3.56″N 97°44′45.54″W / 30.2676556°N 97.7459833°W / 30.2676556; -97.7459833 (Hanover Republic Square)
9 Frost Bank Tower Frost Bank Tower in February 2009 516 ft (157 m) 33 Office 2004 30°15′58.73″N 97°44′34.65″W / 30.2663139°N 97.7429583°W / 30.2663139; -97.7429583 (Frost Bank Tower)
  • It was Austin's tallest building from 2004 until 2008.
  • It was the first high-rise in the U.S. to start building after the September 11 attacks.
11 Hanover Brazos Street Upload image 513 ft (156 m) 45 Residential 2023 30°15′52.67″N 97°44′32.32″W / 30.2646306°N 97.7423111°W / 30.2646306; -97.7423111 (Hanover Brazos Street)
12 700 River
700 River Street Residences - DPR Construction.jpg
 497 ft (151 m) 42 Residential 2024 30°15′28.45″N 97°44′18.75″W / 30.2579028°N 97.7385417°W / 30.2579028; -97.7385417 (700 River)
13 W Austin Hotel & Residences W Austin Hotel & Residences in June 2010 477 ft (145 m) 36 Residential / Hotel 2010 30°15′56.69″N 97°44′49.44″W / 30.2657472°N 97.7470667°W / 30.2657472; -97.7470667 (W Austin Hotel & Residences)
  • This building is part of the Block 21 city area.
14 Fifth & West Fifth & West in August 2019 459 ft (140 m) 39 Residential 2019 30°16′10.33″N 97°45′2.22″W / 30.2695361°N 97.7506167°W / 30.2695361; -97.7506167 (Fifth & West)
15 Vesper Vesper 455 ft (139 m) 41 Residential 2024 30°15′34.92″N 97°44′15.55″W / 30.2597000°N 97.7376528°W / 30.2597000; -97.7376528 (Vesper)
16 300 Colorado 300 Colorado in December 2021 446 ft (136 m) 34 Office 2021 30°15′57.68″N 97°44′44.11″W / 30.2660222°N 97.7455861°W / 30.2660222; -97.7455861 (300 Colorado)
17 Spring Spring in September 2009 434 ft (132 m) 43 Residential 2009 30°16′7.77″N 97°45′14.32″W / 30.2688250°N 97.7539778°W / 30.2688250; -97.7539778 (Spring)
18 Northshore Northshore in March 2016 424 ft (129 m) 39 Residential 2016 30°15′55″N 97°44′58″W / 30.265311°N 97.74952°W / 30.265311; -97.74952 (Northshore)
  • This is the tallest apartment building in Austin.
19 The Bowie The Bowie in July 2015 423 ft (129 m) 37 Residential 2015 30°16′09″N 97°45′19″W / 30.2691595°N 97.7552581°W / 30.2691595; -97.7552581 (The Bowie)
20 70 Rainey 70 Rainey 419 ft (128 m) 33 Residential 2019 30°15′30.44″N 97°44′21.21″W / 30.2584556°N 97.7392250°W / 30.2584556; -97.7392250 (The Bowie)
  • It was the tallest building in the Rainey Street Historic District for a time.
21 Ashton Ashton in September 2009 412 ft (126 m) 36 Residential 2009 30°15′51.49″N 97°44′43.42″W / 30.2643028°N 97.7453944°W / 30.2643028; -97.7453944 (The Ashton)
  • It used to be called Altavida.
22 JW Marriott Convention Hotel JW Marriott Convention Hotel in July 2015 408 ft (124 m) 34 Hotel 2015 30°15′48.69″N 97°44′37.24″W / 30.2635250°N 97.7436778°W / 30.2635250; -97.7436778 (JW Marriott Convention Hotel)
  • It was the largest hotel in Austin when it was built. It has 1,012 guest rooms.
23 Four Seasons Residences Austin Four Seasons Residences Austin in April 2010 401 ft (122 m) 32 Residential 2010 30°15′44.28″N 97°44′29.77″W / 30.2623000°N 97.7416028°W / 30.2623000; -97.7416028 (Four Seasons Residences Austin)
23 One American Center One American Center in November 2007 401 ft (122 m) 32 Office 1984 30°16′7.34″N 97°44′35.85″W / 30.2687056°N 97.7432917°W / 30.2687056; -97.7432917 (One American Center)
  • It was Austin's tallest building from 1984 until 2004.
  • It is also known as 600 Congress.
25 500 West 2nd Street 500 West 2nd Street in October 2019 400 ft (122 m) 28 Office 2017 30°15′57.4″N 97°44′57.9″W / 30.265944°N 97.749417°W / 30.265944; -97.749417 (500 West 2nd Street)
26 One Eleven Congress One Congress Plaza in November 2008 398 ft (121 m) 30 Office 1987 30°15′47.8″N 97°44′36.5″W / 30.263278°N 97.743472°W / 30.263278; -97.743472 (One Eleven Congress)
  • It was formerly known as One Congress Plaza.
27 Austin Proper Austin Proper in October 2019 397 ft (121 m) 32 Residential / Hotel 2019 30°15′58.0428″N 97°44′59.9352″W / 30.266123000°N 97.749982000°W / 30.266123000; -97.749982000 (Austin Proper)
27 Colorado Tower Colorado Tower in July 2015 397 ft (121 m) 29 Office 2015 30°16′7.34″N 97°44′35.85″W / 30.2687056°N 97.7432917°W / 30.2687056; -97.7432917 (Colorado Tower)
29 Third + Shoal Third + Shoal in November 2019 387 ft (118 m) 28 Office 2018 30°16′00.11″N 97°45′00.10″W / 30.2666972°N 97.7500278°W / 30.2666972; -97.7500278 (Third + Shoal)
30 Austin Marriott Downtown Austin Marriott Downtown in March 2020 386 ft (118 m) 31 Hotel 2020 30°15′46.31″N 97°44′29.62″W / 30.2628639°N 97.7415611°W / 30.2628639; -97.7415611 (Austin Marriott Downtown)
31 Austin Hilton Convention Center Hotel Austin Hilton Convention Center Hotel in October 2007 377 ft (115 m) 31 Residential / Hotel 2004 30°15′54.49″N 97°44′17.58″W / 30.2651361°N 97.7382167°W / 30.2651361; -97.7382167 (Austin Marriott Downtown)
32 The Waller Upload image 371 ft (113 m) 32 Residential / Hotel 2024 30°16′16.87″N 97°44′4.45″W / 30.2713528°N 97.7345694°W / 30.2713528; -97.7345694 (The Waller)
33 405 Colorado 405 Colorado 366 ft (112 m) 25 Office 2022 30°16′00.20″N 97°44′39.76″W / 30.2667222°N 97.7443778°W / 30.2667222; -97.7443778 (405 Colorado)
34 Natiivo Natiivo 358 ft (109 m) 33 Residential 2022 30°15′23.02″N 97°44′19.67″W / 30.2563944°N 97.7387972°W / 30.2563944; -97.7387972 (Natiivo)
35 The Thompson The Thompson 357 ft (109 m) 31 Residential / Hotel 2021 30°16′00.53″N 97°44′28.55″W / 30.2668139°N 97.7412639°W / 30.2668139; -97.7412639 (The Thompson)
  • It is also known as 5th & Brazos.
36 The Quincy The Quincy 354 ft (108 m) 30 Residential / Office 2021 30°15′38.58″N 97°44′19.92″W / 30.2607167°N 97.7388667°W / 30.2607167; -97.7388667 (The Quincy)
37 Alexan Waterloo Alexan Waterloo in May 2020 350 ft (107 m) 29 Residential 2022 30°16′15.87″N 97°44′02.08″W / 30.2710750°N 97.7339111°W / 30.2710750; -97.7339111 (Alexan Waterloo)
38 Hyatt Centric Hyatt Centric 345 ft (105 m) 31 Hotel 2022 30°16′10.77″N 97°44′30.28″W / 30.2696583°N 97.7417444°W / 30.2696583; -97.7417444 (Hyatt Centric)
39 Seaholm Residences Seaholm Residences in September 2016 341 ft (104 m) 30 Residential 2016 30°16′01.3″N 97°45′07.7″W / 30.267028°N 97.752139°W / 30.267028; -97.752139 (Seaholm Residences)
40 Windsor on the Lake Windsor on the Lake at December 2008 339 ft (103 m) 31 Residential 2008 30°15′21.57″N 97°44′22.06″W / 30.2559917°N 97.7394611°W / 30.2559917; -97.7394611 (Windsor on the Lake)
  • It was formerly known as The Legacy on the Lake.
41 Bank of America Center Bank of America Center in April 2008 336 ft (102 m) 25 Office 1975 30°16′3.53″N 97°44′33.49″W / 30.2676472°N 97.7426361°W / 30.2676472; -97.7426361 (Bank of America Center)
  • It was Austin's tallest building from 1975 until 1984.
  • It has had several names, including Austin National Bank Tower.
42 The Linden The Linden 333 ft (101 m) 28 Residential 2023 30°16′46.08″N 97°44′31.55″W / 30.2794667°N 97.7420972°W / 30.2794667; -97.7420972 (Vesper)
43 The Domain II
Domain Tower II.jpg
 332 ft (101 m) 24 Office 2023 30°23′40.82″N 97°43′18.9″W / 30.3946722°N 97.721917°W / 30.3946722; -97.721917 (The Waller)
  • This is the tallest building in Austin outside of the downtown area.
44 Union on San Antonio Union on San Antonio from the Southeast (cropped).png 332 ft (101 m) 29 Residential 2024 30°17′0.66″N 97°44′33.04″W / 30.2835167°N 97.7425111°W / 30.2835167; -97.7425111 (Union on San Antonio)
45 Aloft Austin Downtown and Element Austin Downtown Aloft Austin Downtown and Element Austin Downtown in October 2019 328 ft (100 m) 31 Hotel 2017 30°16′8.87″N 97°44′44.92″W / 30.2691306°N 97.7458111°W / 30.2691306; -97.7458111 (Aloft Austin Downtown and Element Austin Downtown)
  • This building combines two hotel brands.
45 300 West 6th Street 300 West 6th Street in April 2010 328 ft (100 m) 23 Office 2002 30°16′8.87″N 97°44′44.92″W / 30.2691306°N 97.7458111°W / 30.2691306; -97.7458111 (300 West 6th Street)
47 Procore Tower Chase Bank Tower in November 2007 325 ft (99 m) 22 Office 1974 30°15′50.72″N 97°44′41.99″W / 30.2640889°N 97.7449972°W / 30.2640889; -97.7449972 (Chase Bank Tower)
  • It was Austin's tallest building from 1974 until 1975.
  • It has been known by several names, including American Bank Plaza.
  • A renovation in 1994 added a 40-foot (12-meter) roof and changed its glass color.
48 The Monarch The Monarch in July 2010 323 ft (98 m) 29 Residential 2008 30°16′8.6″N 97°45′8.25″W / 30.269056°N 97.7522917°W / 30.269056; -97.7522917 (The Monarch)
49 Yugo Austin Waterloo Yugo Austin Waterloo 320 ft (98 m) 30 Residential 2022 30°17′17.74″N 97°44′38.79″W / 30.2882611°N 97.7441083°W / 30.2882611; -97.7441083 (Yugo Austin Waterloo)
  • This is the tallest building in the West Campus area.
49 100 Congress Avenue 100 Congress in November 2007 320 ft (98 m) 22 Office 1987 30°15′50.72″N 97°44′41.99″W / 30.2640889°N 97.7449972°W / 30.2640889; -97.7449972 (100 Congress)
51 Union on 24th Street Upload image 320 ft (98 m) 29 Residential 2024 30°17′15.34″N 97°44′42.92″W / 30.2875944°N 97.7452556°W / 30.2875944; -97.7452556 (The Waller)
52 Texas State Capitol The Texas State Capitol in August 2019 311 ft (95 m) 4 Government 1888 30°16′28.75″N 97°44′25.61″W / 30.2746528°N 97.7404472°W / 30.2746528; -97.7404472 (Texas State Capitol)
  • This is the 6th-tallest state capitol in the United States.
  • It was Austin's tallest building from 1888 until 1974.
53 San Jacinto Center San Jacinto Center in April 2010 310 ft (94 m) 21 Office 1987 30°15′44.52″N 97°44′34.65″W / 30.2623667°N 97.7429583°W / 30.2623667; -97.7429583 (San Jacinto Center)
  • Plans to build two identical buildings were stopped due to a recession.
54 Dobie Center Dobie Center in August 2019 307 ft (94 m) 29 Residential 1971 30°17′0.17″N 97°44′28.51″W / 30.2833806°N 97.7412528°W / 30.2833806; -97.7412528 (Dobie Center)
55 UT Austin Tower The UT Austin Tower in November 2007 307 ft (94 m) 29 Office / Library 1937 30°17′9.24″N 97°44′21.75″W / 30.2859000°N 97.7393750°W / 30.2859000; -97.7393750 (UT Austin Tower)
56 301 Congress Avenue 301 Congress in February 2009 306 ft (93 m) 22 Office 1986 30°15′54.86″N 97°44′34.84″W / 30.2652389°N 97.7430111°W / 30.2652389; -97.7430111 (301 Congress)
57 Hotel ZaZa & Apartments Hotel ZaZa & Apartments in January 2020 305 ft (93 m) 24 Residential / Hotel 2019 30°16′2.2″N 97°44′46.92″W / 30.267278°N 97.7463667°W / 30.267278; -97.7463667 (Hotel ZaZa & Apartments)

Buildings Under Construction

This section lists buildings that are being built in Austin right now. They are expected to be at least 250 feet (76 meters) tall. Buildings that have already reached their full height are also included.

Name Image Height
ft (m)		 Floors Use Year
(est.)		 Coordinates Notes
Waterline Waterline Tower-Apr 2025 1031 ft (314 m) 74 Residential / Hotel / Office 2026 30°15′41.52″N 97°44′20.67″W / 30.2615333°N 97.7390750°W / 30.2615333; -97.7390750 (Waterline)
  • This building is expected to be the tallest in Texas when it is finished.
The Republic Fifth & Guadalupe 710 ft (216 m) 47 Office 2025 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 ft (206 m) 58 Residential / Office 2025 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 ft (201 m) 56 Residential / Office 2025 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 ft (195 m) 47 Residential / Office 2025 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 ft (181 m) 52 Residential 2025 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 ft (173 m) 48 Residential 2025 30°15′33.42″N 97°44′20.01″W / 30.2592833°N 97.7388917°W / 30.2592833; -97.7388917 (Paseo)
Villas on 24th Upload image 312 ft (95 m) 31 Residential 2025 30°17′15.66″N 97°44′39.73″W / 30.2876833°N 97.7443694°W / 30.2876833; -97.7443694 (Villas on 24th)
Icon Upload image 307 ft (94 m) 30 Residential 2025 30°17′7.11″N 97°44′34.97″W / 30.2853083°N 97.7430472°W / 30.2853083; -97.7430472 (Icon)

Timeline of Austin's Tallest Buildings

This list shows the buildings that have been the tallest in Austin over time. The height is measured by the building's design, not including antennas.

Name Image Street address Years as tallest Height
ft (m)		 Floors Coordinates Reference
Texas State Capitol Texas State Capitol 1100 Congress Avenue 1888–1974 311 ft (95 m) 4 30°16′28.42″N 97°44′25.07″W / 30.2745611°N 97.7402972°W / 30.2745611; -97.7402972
Procore Tower Chase Bank Tower 210 West 6th Street 1974–1975 325 ft (99 m) 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 ft (102 m) 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 ft (122 m) 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 ft (157 m) 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 ft (177 m) 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 ft (208 m) 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 ft (212 m) 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 ft (267 m) 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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