Brilliant Earth - Stars in Southlake, TX

Brilliant Earth completed a 2,100 sq ft tenant improvement at Southlake Town Square in Southlake, Texas. The project involved a comprehensive renovation of the retail space at 218 State St., including new partition walls, floor, wall, and ceiling finishes. The work also included new lighting, HVAC ducting, plumbing, an ADA-compliant restroom, a new glazed storefront entry system, and exterior refinishing. The estimated cost for this renovation was $623,784.

The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in August 2024. Construction began in October 2024, with a scheduled completion date of January 2025. The TDLR closed the project file in January 2025, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The filing indicates that the project is closed and the accessibility review is complete.

Project Details and Scope

The renovation was executed by Kite Realty Group, the owner and developer of record. MG2 Architecture Corporation served as the design firm for the project. Jeffrey A Gutknecht was the registered accessibility specialist responsible for ensuring compliance with state standards. The scope of work was specific to interior and exterior upgrades, transforming the existing space into a modern retail environment. The project was privately funded on private land for private use.

At a cost of $297 per square foot, the project expense was above the county median for similar renovation and alteration filings in Tarrant County. The median estimated cost for such projects in the area is $250,000, while the median size is 3,900 sq ft. This project’s size of 2,100 sq ft is smaller than the median, but the higher cost per square foot reflects the detailed scope of work, including structural changes and high-end finishes. The scheduled build window of 88 days was close to the county median of 92 days for similar projects.

Context and Local Presence

Kite Realty Group has six other TDLR-registered projects, totaling $2,900,000, including locations in Southlake, San Antonio, and Houston. MG2 Architecture Corporation has six other registered projects, totaling $1,115,000, primarily involving Costco Wholesale locations across Texas. The Southlake ZIP code 76092 has a population of about 31,344, with a median household income of $250,001 and a median owner-occupied home value of $956,200, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The Tarrant County unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.