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Zilker Studios

1508 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, Austin, TX, 78704

Zilker Studios is a new construction project at 1508 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Feb 2023). The project has an estimated value of $16.0M across about 88,565 sq ft.

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๐Ÿ“ŠProject Metrics

TDLR #TABS2021005491
$16.0M
Project Value
88,565
Square Feet
$181/sqft
Cost/SqFt
1y 11mo
Duration
Registered:Dec 4, 2020
Start:Apr 1, 2021
Target:Feb 28, 2023
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Project Closed

Project has been completed and closed

Zilker Studios is a New Construction project located at 1508 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $16.0M covering 88,565 sq ft. Megan Matthews, Foundation Communities is the property owner and Forge Craft Architecture + Design is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on December 4, 2020.

โ“Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zilker Studios?

Zilker Studios is a new construction project at 1508 S Lamar Blvd in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Construction of a 110-unit congregate living affordable housing project and associated site improvements.

Is Zilker Studios open in Austin?

Construction on Zilker Studios is complete โ€” TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Feb 2023. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is Zilker Studios located?

Zilker Studios is located at 1508 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, 78704, in Travis County.

Who is the owner or developer of Zilker Studios?

Megan Matthews, Foundation Communities is the property owner/developer of record for Zilker Studios, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Zilker Studios?

Forge Craft Architecture + Design is the design firm of record for Zilker Studios, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Zilker Studios cost and how big is it?

Zilker Studios has an estimated construction value of $16.0M and approximately 88,565 square feet (about $181/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

๐Ÿ“‹Scope of Work

New Construction of a 110-unit congregate living affordable housing project and associated site improvements.

Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.

๐Ÿ“…Compliance Timeline

Project Registered
December 4, 2020
Project Closed
February 28, 2023
Construction Start
April 1, 2021
Expected Completion
February 28, 2023

๐Ÿ“…Project Timeline

Filed

Dec 4, 2020

Review Complete

Inspection Complete

Closed

Feb 28, 2023

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TDLR ID: TABS2021005491

Property Owner

Registered Accessibility Specialist

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ANDREA P,LACOUR
RAS #1313
2103 E 18TH ST STE B, AUSTIN, TX 78702

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