Block 185, Office skyscraper in Downtown Austin, United States
Block 185 rises 594 feet with a curved glass façade shaped like a sail, making it the fourth tallest building in Austin, Texas.
The land, originally designated for penitentiary use in 1839, transformed into the Green Water Treatment Plant before being sold in 2012 for development.
The building serves as Google's Austin headquarters, incorporating local art installations and multiple outdoor gathering spaces across its thirty-five floors.
The structure includes five underground parking levels, seven above-ground parking floors convertible to office space, and direct access to Second Street shopping district.
Each floor features an unrestricted 180-degree view through solar-shaded glass designed to prevent bird collisions while maximizing natural light penetration.
GPS coordinates: 30.26553,-97.75263
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:48
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