Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
The Portal
601 Rio Grande, Austin, TX, 78701
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.
- Estimated project value
- $2.0M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 6,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $333/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 9 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordReview complete · TDLR filing
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28 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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17 days after the preceding date shown.
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260 days after the preceding date shown.
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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.
Location & views
601 Rio Grande, Austin, TX, 78701
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