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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
McKool Smith Renovation in Austin, TX
303 Colorado Street Level 21, Austin, TX, 78701
McKool Smith Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 303 Colorado Street Level 21, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Feb 2025). The project has an estimated value of $112K across about 2,230 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $112K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,230 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $50/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 4 months
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54 days after the preceding date shown.
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105 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About McKool Smith Renovation
The McKool Smith Renovation at 303 Colorado Street in Austin is a completed interior alteration spanning 2,230 sq ft on Level 21. The project involves minor renovations within the office space, specifically the relocation of a conference room and offices. With an estimated cost of $111,500, the work was registered with TDLR in February 2025 and marked as closed in the same month.
Project Status and Timeline
TDLR closed the project file in February 2025, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The filing indicates a scheduled construction start in April 2025 and a completion date of July 2025. The status is listed as Project Closed, confirming the regulatory process is finished. The cost per square foot is $50, which is below the county median of $103 for similar renovation filings in Travis County.
Location and Neighborhood Context
The site is located in the Warehouse District of Austin, Travis County. The address is 303 Colorado Street Level 21, Austin, TX 78701. The area is home to several major hotels and dining establishments, including The Driskill, Stubb's Bar-B-Q, and the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown. Census estimates for ZIP code 78701 indicate a population of about 11,114 and a median household income of $154,867.
Ownership and Design
Cousins Properties is the owner of record for this project. The design firm of record is M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc. Joshua T Ronson is the registered accessibility specialist. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. Cousins Properties has six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, totaling $2,330,000, including work at Colorado Tower and One Congress Plaza.
Comparative Data
This project's estimated cost is in the bottom quarter of Travis County renovation filings. The scheduled build window of 105 days is close to the county median of 98 days. The design firm has worked on other high-profile projects, including the Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. City permit records show at least 25 permits on file at this street address, with the most recent types including electrical, building, mechanical, and plumbing permits.
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McKool Smith Renovation is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 303 Colorado Street Level 21, Austin, TX 78701 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $112K covering 2,230 sq ft. Cousins Properties is the property owner and M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on February 12, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns the building at 303 Colorado Street?
Cousins Properties is the owner of record for the McKool Smith Renovation project at this address.
What is the scope of the renovation?
The work includes minor renovations within the McKool Smith office space, including the relocation of a conference room and offices.
Is the project finished?
Yes, TDLR closed the project file in February 2025, and the filing status is Project Closed.
Who designed the renovation?
M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc. is the design firm of record for this project.
How much does the renovation cost per square foot?
The estimated cost is $50 per square foot, based on the total cost of $111,500 for 2,230 sq ft.
What is McKool Smith Renovation?
McKool Smith Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 303 Colorado Street Level 21 in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: This scope of work includes minor renovations within the McKool Smith office space, including the relocation of a conference room and offices.
Is McKool Smith Renovation open in Austin?
Construction on McKool Smith Renovation is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Feb 2025. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is McKool Smith Renovation located?
McKool Smith Renovation is located at 303 Colorado Street Level 21, Austin, TX, 78701, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of McKool Smith Renovation?
Cousins Properties is the property owner/developer of record for McKool Smith Renovation, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for McKool Smith Renovation?
M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc. is the design firm of record for McKool Smith Renovation, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does McKool Smith Renovation cost and how big is it?
McKool Smith Renovation has an estimated construction value of $112K and approximately 2,230 square feet (about $50/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
This scope of work includes minor renovations within the McKool Smith office space, including the relocation of a conference room and offices.
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.
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303 Colorado Street Level 21, Austin, TX, 78701
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