PAI: 24-25 80/20 3.04 CNS Honors Center in Austin, TX

The renovation of the third floor of Painter Hall at the University of Texas at Austin is complete. The project, filed under the name PAI: 24-25 80/20 3.04 CNS Honors Center, involved a 1,886 square foot alteration at 103 W 24th Street in Austin. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) closed the project file in January 2025, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

Before the work began, the space consisted of eleven offices and a small reception area. The renovation proposal reduced the office count to five while adding a dedicated student lounge space. The estimated cost for this scope of work was $623,146. This figure places the project above the median estimated cost of $300,000 for similar renovation filings in Travis County. The cost per square foot was calculated at $330, which is also above the county median of $104 for comparable projects.

Project Details and Team

The University of Texas at Austin served as the owner of record for this development. McKinney York Architects was the design firm of record responsible for the project. Mark S Robinson was the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project was registered with TDLR in January 2025. The scheduled construction window began in April 2025 and was set to finish in July 2025. This 91-day build window is close to the county median of 98 days for similar renovation and alteration projects.

The work took place in the University of Texas at Austin neighborhood in Travis County. The project involved public funds and public land. Nearby businesses in the area include Hotel Ella, Pluckers Wing Bar, and the University Co-op. The University of Texas at Austin has six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, totaling $66,036,504. McKinney York Architects has six other registered projects totaling $14,891,948. The Travis County unemployment rate in August 2026 was 3.9 percent according to FRED data.

The specific scope of work transformed the existing layout to better serve the CNS Honors Center. The reduction in office space allowed for the creation of a larger communal area for students. The project remains a significant update to the historic Painter Hall structure. The completion of the accessibility review ensures the space meets required standards. The final status of the file confirms the administrative process is finished. No further construction milestones are listed in the record.