History
The building was first proposed by the Atlanta, Georgia-based Novare Group and Austin based Andrews Urban LLC in 2006 as a 520 ft (158 m) 40 storied tower. However, as an attempt to increase units, more floors were added. Construction began on June 20, 2006 after the plan was approved. Floors were added at a fairly steady pace from the first to sixteenth floors, when the terrace level was reached on April 20, 2007, nearly a year after construction started. Activity slowed, but then quickened after the setback floor was finished. Spire assembly started on November 14 and was affixed in position 6 days later. This made the tower officially taller than its predecessor, the Frost Bank Tower. The building was finally complete in 2008. After nearly 2 years of construction, 360 Condominiums opened on May 23, 2008.
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