Construction complete · Jan 2026✅Inspection Complete🔧 Renovation/Alteration💵 This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Arete Design Studio

900 S. 1st Street, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78704, Austin, TX, 78704

Arete Design Studio is a renovation/alteration project at 900 S. 1st Street, Suite 100, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Jan 2026). The project has an estimated value of $700K across about 3,189 sq ft.

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📊Project Metrics

TDLR #TABS2025004690

$700K

Project Value

3,189

Square Feet

$220/sqft

Cost/SqFt

5 months

Duration

Registered:Nov 1, 2024

Start:Dec 2, 2024

Target:May 15, 2025

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Inspection Complete

Final inspection completed, awaiting project closure

Arete Design Studio is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 900 S. 1st Street, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78704 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $700K covering 3,189 sq ft. 900 S 1st St, LLC is the property owner and Spring Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 1, 2024.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arete Design Studio?

Arete Design Studio is a renovation/alteration project at 900 S. 1st Street, Suite 100 in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: First time tenant finish out of cold, dark shell space, 3,189 SF area, as professional design office with display areas. includes (2) restrooms.

Is Arete Design Studio open in Austin?

Construction on Arete Design Studio is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Jan 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is Arete Design Studio located?

Arete Design Studio is located at 900 S. 1st Street, Suite 100, Austin, TX, 78704, in Travis County.

Who is the owner or developer of Arete Design Studio?

900 S 1st St, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Arete Design Studio, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Arete Design Studio?

Spring Architects is the design firm of record for Arete Design Studio, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Arete Design Studio cost and how big is it?

Arete Design Studio has an estimated construction value of $700K and approximately 3,189 square feet (about $220/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

📋Scope of Work

First time tenant finish out of cold, dark shell space, 3,189 SF area, as professional design office with display areas. includes (2) restrooms.

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.