Young Learners Southwest Public Schools Renovation in Houston, TX

Construction on the Young Learners Southwest Public Schools Renovation is complete. The project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in February 2026, confirming the work is finished. This renovation spans three adjacent properties at 8430, 8432, and 8440 Bissonnet Street in Houston, Texas 77040, within Harris County.

Scope and Scale

The total project size is 4,133 square feet with an estimated cost of $316,700. The filing describes specific interior improvements across the three addresses. At 8432 Bissonnet Street, the work involved an interior renovation of an existing E occupancy space. At 8430 Bissonnet Street, the scope included an interior build-out with required mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as a change from an existing A-3 occupancy to an E occupancy.

First Berke Portfolio LP is the owner of record for this privately funded project on private land. Collaborate Architects served as the design firm, while Jeromy G Murphy was the registered accessibility specialist. The project was registered with TDLR in November 2024, and plan review was completed in the same month.

Timeline and Market Context

The scheduled construction window was 31 days, beginning in December 2024. This timeframe is shorter than the 92-day median build window for similar renovation filings in Harris County. The estimated cost of $316,700 is above the county median of $250,000 for this type of work, while the cost per square foot of $77 is close to the county median of $80.

Collaborate Architects has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $16,565,000. These include locations in Houston and Sugar Land, such as the Greatwood Phase 2 - Building 1 project and the Sagemont Church Annex. The Bissonnet Street project stands as a distinct renovation effort within this portfolio, specifically focused on converting and upgrading interior spaces for educational use.