Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
ASMCA Dining Room Renovation in Austin, TX
1201 W 38th Street, Austin, TX, 78705
ASMCA Dining Room Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 1201 W 38th Street, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Oct 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $2.5M across about 6,575 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $2.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 6,575 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $374/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 10 months
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255 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About ASMCA Dining Room Renovation
A renovation of the dining room and servery at the Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin is scheduled to finish in October 2026. The project, filed as the ASMCA Dining Room Renovation, involves a 6,575 sq ft refresh of finishes in the existing spaces at 1201 W 38th Street. This work is a renovation and alteration of the interior, with construction starting in December 2025.
The estimated cost for this interior update is $2,460,000, which calculates to $374 per square foot. For context, the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration projects in Travis County is $298,196, with a median size of 3,800 sq ft. This project’s cost is above the county median for its type, placing it in the top quarter of filings. Its scheduled build window of 304 days is longer than the county median of 98 days, reflecting the scope of the interior work.
Project Details and Ownership
The owner of record is Seton Medical Center, which has six other TDLR-registered projects in the region totaling over $262 million. These include other medical center renovations and a temporary modular building. The design firm of record is HKS, Inc., a firm with a significant portfolio that includes large-scale projects in Texas and beyond. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Kimberly J Goss.
This project is privately funded on private land for private use. It is one of many filings by Seton Medical Center, indicating a sustained investment in facility improvements. The City of Austin permit records show at least 25 permits on file at this street address, with recent types including electrical, building, mechanical, and plumbing permits. One recent permit description specifically mentions remodeling the dining and servery on the first floor of the hospital, aligning with the scope of this TDLR-registered project.
TDLR completed plan review in January 2026. The status is listed as Review Complete. The project is part of a broader trend of healthcare facility renovations in Travis County, where the median cost per square foot for similar work is $103. The $374 per square foot for this dining room refresh reflects the specialized nature of healthcare interiors and the quality of finishes required for patient and visitor comfort.
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ASMCA Dining Room Renovation is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1201 W 38th Street, Austin, TX 78705 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $2.5M covering 6,575 sq ft. Seton Medical Center is the property owner and HKS, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on December 3, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the dining room renovation scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026. The project started in December 2025 and TDLR completed plan review in January 2026.
How much is the Ascension Seton Medical Center dining room renovation cost?
The estimated cost is $2,460,000. This covers a 6,575 sq ft refresh of finishes in the dining room and servery.
Who is the design firm for this project?
The design firm of record is HKS, Inc. The registered accessibility specialist is Kimberly J Goss.
Is the hospital open during the renovation?
The TDLR record only covers construction status. It does not specify business hours or operational status during the renovation period.
What is ASMCA Dining Room Renovation?
ASMCA Dining Room Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 1201 W 38th Street in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 6,575 sq ft refresh of finishes in the existing Dining Room and Servery.
Is ASMCA Dining Room Renovation open in Austin?
ASMCA Dining Room Renovation was scheduled to finish construction in Oct 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is ASMCA Dining Room Renovation located?
ASMCA Dining Room Renovation is located at 1201 W 38th Street, Austin, TX, 78705, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of ASMCA Dining Room Renovation?
Seton Medical Center is the property owner/developer of record for ASMCA Dining Room Renovation, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for ASMCA Dining Room Renovation?
HKS, Inc. is the design firm of record for ASMCA Dining Room Renovation, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does ASMCA Dining Room Renovation cost and how big is it?
ASMCA Dining Room Renovation has an estimated construction value of $2.5M and approximately 6,575 square feet (about $374/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
6,575 sq ft refresh of finishes in the existing Dining Room and Servery.
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.
Location & views
1201 W 38th Street, Austin, TX, 78705
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