May 15
Austin City Lofts
An old abandoned car lot alongside a shabby, garbage strewn creek was transformed into 14 floors of luxury apartments, a project completed in 2004 by CLB Partners. Austin City Lofts, located at 800 W. Fifth Street, brought much needed living and retail space to the Central Business District of downtown Austin and converted an eyesore into a beautiful and distinctive looking high-rise building.
The first four floors of the building contain parking, retail space, a residential lobby and management offices as well as eight apartments overlooking Shoal Creek. The next five floors feature 54 apartments with 12 foot ceilings, and the final floors contain the loft apartments, with 20 foot high ceilings, including 20 two story loft-style homes.
All told, the building houses 82 one, two, and three bedroom apartments, between 1009 and 3049 square feet, with prices running between $325,000 and $1,300,000. The features include balconies overlooking views of the city, hardwood and exposed concrete floors, granite counter tops, and whirlpool tubs. There is 24 hour security, a pool, a gym, and private parking.
The exterior was designed by Larry Speck of Page Sutherland Page Architects of Austin. It features copper shingles and native limestone. Outdoor entertainment areas include a lap pool and spa, a fire pit, and community cooking area. Inside, the kitchens feature Jenn-Air appliances and European style cabinetry, as well as Moen faucets. Bathrooms boast over-sized showers and granite counters, along with the whirlpool tubs.
Austin City Lofts is conveniently located near Austin’s vibrant night life on 6th Street, and within two blocks of retail and restaurant establishments, clothing shops and boutiques. Just across the creek are more retail and restaurant places and a 12 screen movie theater.
