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Big Bend Renovation in Austin, TX
5505 West Parmer Lane, Austin, TX, 78727
Big Bend Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 5505 West Parmer Lane, 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 $1.5M across about 5,975 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 5,975 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $251/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 5 months
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13 days after the preceding date shown.
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48 days after the preceding date shown.
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150 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Big Bend Renovation
Riata Vista BLD 06, filed as Big Bend Renovation, is a $1,500,000 renovation of a 5,975 sq ft auditorium and theater space at 5505 West Parmer Lane in Austin. The project is owned by Apple Inc. and designed by OZ Architecture. Construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026, with work starting in May 2026.
The scope of work includes a back-of-house renovation of the existing auditorium, specifically adding a control room behind a new megapixel screen. The project also features new camera additions around the theater, a green room renovation, and minor finish updates in the seating area. These updates enhance the technical capabilities and comfort of the performance space.
The estimated cost per square foot is $251, which is above the county median of $103 for similar renovation filings in Travis County. The scheduled build window of 150 days is longer than the county median of 98 days. TDLR completed plan review in March 2026, and the status is listed as Review Complete. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
Project Context and Records
Apple Inc. has four other TDLR-registered projects in the region, including Capstone AC09 and various interior renovations. OZ Architecture has worked on several other large-scale projects, including Rambler Northgate and Culpepper at TAMU. The location is in the Milwood neighborhood of Travis County, an area with a median household income of $107,194 according to U.S. Census estimates for the ZIP code.
City of Austin permit records show at least 25 permits on file at this street address, with the most recent issued between December 2024 and May 2026. These permits include electrical, mechanical, building, and plumbing work. The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Blair Baker.
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Big Bend Renovation is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 5505 West Parmer Lane, Austin, TX 78727 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M covering 5,975 sq ft. Apple Inc. is the property owner and OZ Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 4, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary scope of this renovation?
The project involves a back-of-house renovation, adding a control room behind a new megapixel screen, new camera additions, a green room renovation, and minor finish updates in the seating area.
Who is the owner and design firm?
Apple Inc. is the owner of record, and OZ Architecture is the design firm of record for this renovation project at 5505 West Parmer Lane.
When is the construction scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026, with work starting in May 2026 and plan review completed in March 2026.
How does the cost compare to other projects in Travis County?
The estimated cost of $1,500,000 is above the county median for renovation and alteration filings, and the cost per square foot of $251 is above the county median of $103.
What is Big Bend Renovation?
Big Bend Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 5505 West Parmer Lane in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: BACK OF HOUSE RENVOATION OF AN EXISTING AUDITORIUM/THEATER. - ADDING A CONTROL ROOM BEHIND THE NEW MEGAPIXEL SCREEN - NEW CAMERA ADDITIONS AROUND THE THEATER - GREEN ROOM RENOVATION - MINOR FINISH UPDATES IN THE SEATING AREA OF THE THEATER
Is Big Bend Renovation open in Austin?
Big Bend 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 Big Bend Renovation located?
Big Bend Renovation is located at 5505 West Parmer Lane, Austin, TX, 78727, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Big Bend Renovation?
Apple Inc. is the property owner/developer of record for Big Bend Renovation, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Big Bend Renovation?
OZ Architecture is the design firm of record for Big Bend Renovation, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Big Bend Renovation cost and how big is it?
Big Bend Renovation has an estimated construction value of $1.5M and approximately 5,975 square feet (about $251/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
BACK OF HOUSE RENVOATION OF AN EXISTING AUDITORIUM/THEATER. - ADDING A CONTROL ROOM BEHIND THE NEW MEGAPIXEL SCREEN - NEW CAMERA ADDITIONS AROUND THE THEATER - GREEN ROOM RENOVATION - MINOR FINISH UPDATES IN THE SEATING AREA OF THE THEATER
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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5505 West Parmer Lane, Austin, TX, 78727
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