The Independent, Residential skyscraper in downtown Austin, United States.
The Independent features a modular design with 58 floors of stacked blocks that create distinct angles and perspectives throughout its 694-foot height.
The building marked a significant shift in Austin's architecture when it became the tallest residential structure outside Dallas and Houston upon its 2019 completion.
The structure earned the nickname 'Jenga Tower' due to its offset geometric blocks design that reflects modern architectural trends in urban residential buildings.
The Independent contains 363 residential units, a ninth-floor swimming pool, and a 34th-floor amenity deck with panoramic views of the Texas capital.
Engineers installed a 50,000-gallon damper tank at the building's crown to maintain stability against wind forces at higher elevations.
Location: Austin
Inception: 2019
Floors above the ground: 58
Address: 301 West Ave, Austin, TX 78701
GPS coordinates: 30.26792,-97.75124
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04
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