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Google's Sail Tower Undergoing $25M Renovation Downtown

A $25 million renovation of 68,875 square feet of office and amenity space is underway at Sail Tower, 601 W. 2nd Street in downtown Austin.

Google finally moves into sail-shaped downtown Austin office tower
Google finally moves into sail-shaped downtown Austin office towerPhoto by Jay Janner / American-Statesman

A renovation is underway at Sail Tower (Block 185), 601 W. 2nd Street in downtown Austin. An August 11, 2026 TDLR filing covers 68,875 square feet of office and amenity space at an estimated $25 million. Cushing Terrell is the design firm.

Block 185 - The Skyscraper Center
Block 185 - The Skyscraper CenterPhoto © Pelli Clarke & Partners
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Work began August 14, 2026, with completion expected May 17, 2027. A separate registered project at the address, 601 W 2nd - PH2A, is valued at $2,915,000.

Block 185 - Texas Architect Magazine
Block 185 - Texas Architect MagazinePhoto by Jason O'Rear

The 35-story, 594-foot tower totals roughly 804,000 square feet and was completed in 2022. It includes 1,411 parking spaces, terraces at every level, a fitness center, dining, ground-floor retail, and LEED Platinum certification. Trammell Crow developed the tower; Pelli Clarke Pelli was design architect and STG Design executive architect.

Block 185 | Pelli Clarke & Partners
Block 185 | Pelli Clarke & PartnersImage via Pelli Clarke & Partners

Google signed a full-building lease in 2019 running through 2038 and began moving employees in during 2025. Cousins Properties acquired the building for $521.8 million in December 2024.

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Address
601 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701
Floors
35
Height
594 ft
Sq Ft
804,000
Completion
May 17, 2027

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