If you caught our footage from last week’s press gaggle/breakfast schmoozefest in the speaker’s apartment, courtesy of Speaker Joe Straus, you may have been left wondering, well, how nice is it the most exclusive residence in downtown Austin?

Worry no more, architecture fans:

Youtube video

It’s interesting to see exactly where all that donated money that Rep. Tom Craddick, R-Midland, spent on the place when he was speaker. Plus, if you listen carefully, you’ll find out the speaker’s favorite dessert.

This article appears in February 13 • 2009.

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The Chronicle's first Culture Desk editor, Richard has reported on Austin's growing film production and appreciation scene for over a decade. A graduate of the universities of York, Stirling, and UT-Austin, a Rotten Tomatoes certified critic, and eight-time Best of Austin winner, he's currently at work on two books and a play.