The Portal
The Portal is a renovation/alteration project at 601 Rio Grande, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Nov 2026. The project has an estimated value of $2.0M across about 6,000 sq ft.
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TDLR #TABS2026011231Review Complete
Design review complete, construction may proceed
The Portal is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 601 Rio Grande, Austin, TX 78701 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $2.0M covering 6,000 sq ft. Anwen Baumeister is the property owner and SDstudio is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on January 29, 2026.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Portal?
The Portal is a renovation/alteration project at 601 Rio Grande in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: interior renovation and rooftop addition
Is The Portal open in Austin?
The Portal is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Nov 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is The Portal located?
The Portal is located at 601 Rio Grande, Austin, TX, 78701, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of The Portal?
Anwen Baumeister is the property owner/developer of record for The Portal, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for The Portal?
SDstudio is the design firm of record for The Portal, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does The Portal cost and how big is it?
The Portal has an estimated construction value of $2.0M and approximately 6,000 square feet (about $333/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
📋Scope of Work
interior renovation and rooftop addition
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.
📅Compliance Timeline
📅Project Timeline
Filed
Jan 29, 2026
Review Complete
Feb 26, 2026
Inspection Complete
Closed
28d
Review duration
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TENANT IMPROVEMENT REMODEL OF AN EXISTING REI RETAIL SPACE. WORK INCLUDES: REPLACEMENT OF RETAIL FIXTURES FINISHES ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING FIXTURES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RETAIL AREAS CASHIER RESTROOMS STORAGE AREAS AND STORAGE RACKING.
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
Interior Remodel/Garage Conversion Interior bathroom addition within existing garage. Minor partition modifications plumbing fixtures ventilation and electrical work. No change to building footprint.
Plug for tankless water heater
New pool and uncovered wood deck