Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Met Center Building K
8001 Metropolis Drive, Building K, Austin, TX, 78744
Met Center Building K is a new construction project at 8001 Metropolis Drive, Building K, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Sep 2022). The project has an estimated value of $3.0M across about 34,050 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $3.0M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 34,050 ft²
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Square footage reported for this scope of work. It may cover only part of a larger property.
- Estimated cost / ft²
- $88/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.
- Scheduled duration
- 8 months
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The interval between the filed start and completion dates. These dates describe the proposed schedule and do not measure actual construction progress.
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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80 days after the preceding date shown.
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The project record was closed in TDLR.
245 days after the preceding date shown.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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📰About Met Center Building K
Met Center Building K is a 34,050-square-foot flex structure located at 8001 Metropolis Drive in Austin. The project involved the new construction of a cold and dark shell building, along with associated parking and landscaping. Zydeco Development Corporation served as the owner of record, while Studio8 Architects handled the design. The estimated cost for this specific build was $3,000,000, which works out to $88 per square foot.
The accessibility review process for this construction concluded when TDLR closed the project file in September 2022. This action marks the end of the regulatory review for the project, which was registered in October 2021. Construction began in January 2022, and the scheduled completion date listed in the filing was September 2022. The project falls under the new construction category in Travis County.
Project Context and Comparisons
Among 6,771 new construction filings in Travis County, this project’s estimated cost sits above the median of $1,000,000. The median size for similar projects is 12,000 square feet, while the median cost per square foot is $125. At $88 per square foot, Met Center Building K is below that median. The scheduled build window of 245 days is close to the county median of 304 days for such projects.
Zydeco Development Corporation has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $225,825,000 in the region. Studio8 Architects has six other registered projects totaling $4,911,656. The site is located outside the FEMA 1-percent annual-chance floodplain, designated as zone X. Census estimates for the 78744 ZIP code indicate a population of about 51,069 and a median household income of $78,474.
City of Austin permit records show at least 25 permits on file at this street address. The 25 most recent were issued between February 2026 and August 2026. These include nine building permits, seven plumbing permits, and five electrical permits. The declared valuations on these permits total $45,104. The most recent entries describe finish-out work for a warehouse and light manufacturing in Building 3.
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Met Center Building K is a New Construction project located at 8001 Metropolis Drive, Building K, Austin, TX 78744 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $3.0M covering 34,050 sq ft. Zydeco Development Corporation is the property owner and Studio8 Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 15, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Met Center Building K open for business?
The TDLR record indicates the project file was closed in September 2022, confirming the end of the accessibility review process. It does not confirm whether the building is open for occupancy or business operations.
Who built Met Center Building K?
Zydeco Development Corporation is listed as the owner and developer of record. Studio8 Architects is the design firm of record. Mark S Robinson is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing.
What is the size of Building K?
The project comprises 34,050 square feet of new construction. This includes the cold/dark shell flex building, associated parking, and landscaping as described in the scope of work.
When did construction finish?
The filing listed a completion date of September 2022. TDLR closed the project file in September 2022, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.
Is the building in a flood zone?
No, the site is located outside the FEMA 1-percent annual-chance floodplain. It is designated as zone X according to the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer.
What is Met Center Building K?
Met Center Building K is a new construction project at 8001 Metropolis Drive, Building K in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: construction of a cold/dark shell flex building with associated parking and landscaping
Is Met Center Building K open in Austin?
Construction on Met Center Building K is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Sep 2022. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Met Center Building K located?
Met Center Building K is located at 8001 Metropolis Drive, Building K, Austin, TX, 78744, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Met Center Building K?
Zydeco Development Corporation is the property owner/developer of record for Met Center Building K, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Met Center Building K?
Studio8 Architects is the design firm of record for Met Center Building K, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Met Center Building K cost and how big is it?
Met Center Building K has an estimated construction value of $3.0M and approximately 34,050 square feet (about $88/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
construction of a cold/dark shell flex building with associated parking and landscaping
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.
Location & views
8001 Metropolis Drive, Building K, Austin, TX, 78744
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