Some of the sights that attendees interested in the architecture, exterior and interior design and décor will see is the makeup of downtown with historic buildings like the 1882 Graeber house renovated into a 4,600 sq. ft. urban home by the late, renowned architect David Graeber, juxtaposed with newer builds like The Milago Condominiums on Lady Bird Lake, and The Railyard Condominiums. Fans will be inspired by the use of space and the experience of city living in a wide variety of stops on The Tour for the 8th incarnation including:
The Buttrey Building: 107 W. 6th Street
The Graeber Residence: 410 E. 6th Street (Architect David Graeber)
The 5FiftyFive: 555 E. 5th Street, Unit 2729
360 Condominiums: 360 Nueces Street
604 West 11th Street
The Railyard Condominiums: 4th Street between Brazos and Trinity Street
The Milago Condominiums: 54 Rainey Street, Penthouse 08
The Towers of Town Lake: 40 N I-35
The Shore Condominiums: 603 Davis Street
Residences at the W Austin: 200 Lavaca Street
Tour-goers with VIP package will gain access to VIP After Party at Bar Louie at 123 W. 6th Street with drinks, appetizers, and live music and these exclusive stops:
The Speaker’s Apartment at The Capitol
The Austin Woman’s Club: 710 San Antonio Street
The Austonian: 200 Congress Avenue
Four Seasons Residences: 98 San Jacinto Boulevard
General Admission Tickets are $25 + VIP After Party at Bar Louie are $40. VIP Packages including exclusive stops and After Party are $75. A portion of proceeds from The Downtown Living Tour will benefit the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM). For tickets and more information visit ATXDLT.com
DANA’s mission (downtownaustin.org) is to improve the quality of life for those who live, work and play downtown. DANA influences decisions that affect downtown, educates and listens to residents and stakeholders about downtown and issues that affect them, and fosters a downtown community through social events.
By Monica Pena
Austin Times
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