Big glass box brings light into Olson Kundig's Comedor restaurant in Austin

Hand cranks are used to lift up huge glass doors that open to a courtyard in this Mexican restaurant, which Seattle firm Olson Kundig has completed in downtown Austin.Olson Kundig designed the 4,700-square-foot (437-square-metre) Comedor restaurant for a corner plot in Austin's business district. The aim was to create both a commanding presence in the city and offer respite from its busy surrounds.The Mexican eatery at 501 Colorado Street, which is led by chefs Gabe Erales an