First Floor Public Area Upgrade in Corpus Christi, TX

The renovation of the first floor public areas at CHRISTUS Spohn South Hospital in Corpus Christi has concluded, with the TDLR closed the project file in August 2026. This renovation/alteration project covered 9,712 sq ft of interior space at 5950 Saratoga Blvd, focusing on aesthetic upgrades to the hospital's main public zones.

The scope of work, filed under the name First Floor Public Area Upgrade, included new flooring, ceiling treatments, updated lighting, and the repositioning of several existing doors. Walls were painted as part of the comprehensive refresh, aiming to modernize the patient and visitor experience in the lobby and adjacent areas.

Spohn Hospital served as the owner and developer of record for this privately funded project. The design was handled by CLK Architects & Associates, Inc., with Emily Rozypal acting as the registered accessibility specialist. The estimated cost was $535,000, which translates to approximately $55 per square foot.

Project Timeline and Status

Construction began in October 2025, following the completion of plan review in the same month. The filing indicated a scheduled completion date of January 2026, but the final inspection was not passed until March 2026. This timeline reflects a build window of 94 days, which is close to the county median of 113 days for similar renovation projects.

In terms of cost, the $535,000 estimate is above the Nueces County median of $275,000 for renovation/alteration filings. However, the cost per square foot of $55 is below the county median of $80. This suggests that while the total project size was larger than average, the specific costs for finishing and aesthetic work were efficient relative to the square footage.

Spohn Hospital has two other TDLR-registered projects in the area, totaling $670,309, both of which have completed their reviews. CLK Architects & Associates has been involved in six other projects totaling over $3.7 million, indicating a significant presence in the local healthcare construction market. The project is now fully closed, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this specific construction phase.