Nokonah Lofts

In 2001, famed San Antonio architects Lake+Flato set out to begin Austin's "new urbanization" with an understated elegance—and they succeeded with The Nokonah! These two connected "towers", separated by a private motorcourt, rest on the quieter edge of downtown facing Duncan Park and Clarksville. They offer 1 to 4-bedrooms of the highest quality, and though only 9-stories, the park opens up even some of the lower-floor units to grand views. All units include balconies except the smaller 1-bedrooms, and full-service amenities include a 24/7 concierge, club room, conference room, gym, sauna, spa, and pool. A three block walk and you're at the Whole Foods flagship store; one more and you're at the bars, restaurants, shops and galleries on West 5th and 6th. This combination of quiet luxury in the heart-of-it-all is highly sought and turnover is rare.