Year built: 2010 - under construction

Number of residences: 188

Amenities: 24 hour concierge & security staff, 75 foot swimming pool with fountains, spa, outdoor kitchen, dog park, fireplace, theatre room, 56th floor fitness center, conference facility, private terraces, floor-to-ceiling glass, 55th floor skyview lounge for entertaining with full catering kitchen.

The Austonian has set the bar for amenities, quality and design features in the downtown Austin market.  Currently under construction, it will be the tallest residential building west of the Mississippi River when complete.  Architectural design was completed by Ziegler Cooper Architects with interiors by Gary Lee Partners of Chicago.  The 56 story tower will feature 195 private residences over a 10 story parking garage, ground floor retail and elaborate amenities deck.  The top two floors are occupied by a state-of-the-art fitness facility and sky view lounge overlooking the city.  Residence interiors feature imported marble, limestone, wood, Wolf & Miele appliances, Italian Scavolini cabinetry and Waterworks & Dornbracht fixtures.  Unit pricing starts in the mid to upper $500's.

Project website: www.theaustonian.com