The Domain (Austin)
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The Domain is a high-density business, retail, and residential center operated by Simon Property Group and Endeavor Real Estate Group, and is located in the high-tech corridor of northwest Austin, Texas. It is bordered on the west and north by Loop 1, on the south by Braker Lane, and on the east by the Austin IBM campus. It is currently under construction.
The first phase of the project, The Domain, is scheduled to open in March 2007, and will include 700,000 square feet of restaurants, office space, upscale retail stores, apartments, and a hotel. The second phase, Domain Crossing, will be located directly south of The Domain and open in spring 2008. Domain Crossing adds an additional 350,000 square feet of retail stores, restaurants, and apartments, as well as a theater and other entertainment options.
The retail portion of the project has attracted several fine retailers and restaurants, many new to the Austin market. Neiman Marcus and Macy's will anchor, along with a Barneys New York CO-OP store, Tiffany & Co., BCBG Max Azria, Calypso Christiane Celle, and a Borders Group bookstore. Restaurants include Brio Tuscan Grill, Martini Park, McCormick & Schmick's, Daily Grill, Jasper's & Kona Grill.
The entire Domain site consists of 57 acres and stands on the former site of Century Oaks Park, a multi-purpose recreational facility for IBM employees and their families. The park was so named for the century-old trees contained within. The land was purchased from IBM, and demolition of the park began in 2004.
