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Willowridge High School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation in Houston, TX
16301 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX, 77053
Willowridge High School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation is a additions to existing building project at 16301 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, in Fort Bend County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2027. The project has an estimated value of $14.3M across about 103,300 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $14.3M
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- Reported floor area
- 103,300 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $138/sqft
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- 1y 9mo
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📰About Willowridge High School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation
Willowridge High School in Houston is undergoing a significant Fine Arts Addition and Renovation. The project adds 10,300 square feet of new space to the existing campus at 16301 Chimney Rock Rd. This expansion is scheduled to finish in December 2027, with construction starting in March 2026.
The new addition will house a black box theater, dedicated classrooms for drama, orchestra, and choir, and two small practice rooms. The renovation scope also includes updates to the existing auditorium, band hall, and art classrooms. This work is classified as additions to an existing building.
Project Scope and Cost
Fort Bend ISD is the owner of record for this $14,293,746 project. The total estimated cost places the project in the top quarter compared to the median estimated cost of $350,000 for similar additions in Fort Bend County. The project size of 103,300 sq ft and a cost of $138 per sq ft are both above the county medians for this type of work.
Kirksey Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Jeffrey A Gutknecht. The project involves public funds and public land.
City of Houston permit records show three building permits on file at this street address, issued between May 2026 and June 2026. These permits include work for school exterior lighting upgrades and a school addition/remodel. The scheduled build window of 640 days is longer than the county median of 155 days for similar projects.
Context and Location
The project is located in the Fort Bend Houston area. The surrounding ZIP code 77053 has a population of about 30,256 and a median household income of $63,739, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. Fort Bend ISD has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $2,482,065, including renovations at Walker Station Elementary School and Brazos Bend Elementary School in Sugar Land.
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Willowridge High School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation is a Additions to Existing Building project located at 16301 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX 77053 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $14.3M covering 103,300 sq ft. Fort Bend ISD is the property owner and Kirksey Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 17, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Willowridge High School Fine Arts Addition scheduled to finish?
The project is scheduled to finish in December 2027. Construction is set to start in March 2026, following the completion of plan review in September 2025.
What is the estimated cost of the Willowridge High School addition?
The estimated cost is $14,293,746. This figure is above the county median for similar additions to existing buildings in Fort Bend County.
Who is the design firm for the Willowridge High School project?
Kirksey Architecture is the design firm of record for the Willowridge High School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation project.
What new spaces are included in the Willowridge High School addition?
The new 10,300 sq ft addition will house a black box theater, drama, orchestra, and choir classrooms, and two small practice rooms.
Is the Willowridge High School project open?
The project is under construction and scheduled to finish in December 2027. It is not open to the public until completion.
What is Willowridge High School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation?
Willowridge High School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation is a additions to existing building project at 16301 Chimney Rock Rd in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: The new 10,300 SF Fine Arts Addition will house a new black box theater, classrooms (drama, orchestra, choir), and 2 small practice rooms. The renovation scope includes some updates to the existing auditorium, band hall, and art classrooms.
Is Willowridge High School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation open in Houston?
Willowridge High School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Willowridge High School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation located?
Willowridge High School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation is located at 16301 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX, 77053, in Fort Bend County.
Who is the owner or developer of Willowridge High School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation?
Fort Bend ISD is the property owner/developer of record for Willowridge High School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Willowridge High School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation?
Kirksey Architecture is the design firm of record for Willowridge High School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Willowridge High School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation cost and how big is it?
Willowridge High School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation has an estimated construction value of $14.3M and approximately 103,300 square feet (about $138/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
The new 10,300 SF Fine Arts Addition will house a new black box theater, classrooms (drama, orchestra, choir), and 2 small practice rooms. The renovation scope includes some updates to the existing auditorium, band hall, and art classrooms.
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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16301 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX, 77053
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