Travel with us to Austin, Texas as we explore the retro-modern Seaholm development, a project that transformed a beloved, historic power plant and its surroundings into a mix of retail shops, office space, condos, restaurants and more. Overlooking scenic Lady Bird Lake, the Seaholm project is an urban mixed-use development filled with interesting details both old and new. Keep reading for photos, a bit of history, and a lot of design inspiration!*Photos (with the exception of the one below) by Kate Simmons for DecoistA Mix of Old and NewCommissioned in 1948, the Seaholm Power Plant is known for its Art Deco-style detailing. Even after it was decommissioned in 1996 (in preparation for the redevelopment featured in today’s post), it remained a cherished building that Austinites would proudly show out-of-towners in order to share a piece of the city’s history. In fact, the building is on the National Register of Historic Places, and the redevelopment was just as much a historical preservation project as it was an urban endeavor.Image courtesy of the Texas Historical CommissionSeaholm Power, LLC is the developer on the project, which includes a 30-story condo tower. Construction began in 2013. Many hoped that the original building would become a public use space, so when office and retail space emerged as priorities, there was much debate. However, the result is a balanced mix of original structures, new additions and stunning landscaping that pays homage to the are...