Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Submersive
901 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, 78704
Submersive is a renovation/alteration project at 901 Barton Springs Road, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jun 2027. The project has an estimated value of $4.0M across about 13,360 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $4.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 13,360 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $299/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 1mo
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49 days after the preceding date shown.
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377 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Submersive
Submersive is a $4,000,000 renovation of a 13,360 sq ft commercial site at 901 Barton Springs Road in Austin’s Bouldin Creek neighborhood. The project transforms an existing one-story building and the first floor of a three-story structure into a personal improvement service space. This facility will serve as an immersive art space and bath house, representing a significant scale of work for the area.
The renovation is privately funded on private land. The owner of record is 901 903 Barton Springs LLC, with Dick Clark + Associates serving as the design firm. Andrea P Lacour is the registered accessibility specialist for this TDLR filing. The project was registered with TDLR in April 2026, and plan review is pending. Construction start is scheduled for May 2026, and the completion date on the filing is targeted for June 2027.
Project Scale and Context
The estimated cost of $4,000,000 places this project above the county median for renovation and alteration filings in Travis County. The median estimated cost for comparable projects is $296,677, while the median size is 3,800 sq ft. Submersive’s 13,360 sq ft footprint is larger than the median, and its cost per square foot of $299 exceeds the county median of $103. The scheduled build window of 377 days is longer than the county median of 98 days, reflecting the complexity of the interior transformation.
Dick Clark + Associates has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $25,200,000 in the region. These include work at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Riverside Condominiums. Nearby businesses include the Hyatt Regency Austin and The Long Center for the Performing Arts.
Business and Area Overview
Third-party sources describe Submersive as an immersive wellness concept. An Instagram post by the brand states it is coming to Austin in 2027, describing the space as elevated and future-focused. Archpaper.com reported the announcement of a 20,000-square-foot flagship facility, though the TDLR filing lists 13,360 sq ft. A Facebook post by everythingimmersive noted that the first half of the spa is set to open in 2026, while the completed structure will debut in 2028. Forbes described the concept as rewriting the future of immersive wellness, with the first location set to open in Austin in 2026.
The surrounding area, ZIP code 78704, has a population of about 50,479 people according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. The median household income is $97,160, and the median owner-occupied home value is $862,000. Housing in this area is mostly renter-occupied. Travis County’s unemployment rate was 4 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier. The project is in the registration phase, with specific construction milestones yet to be verified by inspection.
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Submersive is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 901 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $4.0M covering 13,360 sq ft. 901 903 BARTON SPRINGS LLC is the property owner and Dick Clark + Associates is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Submersive open in Austin?
The TDLR record shows the project is registered with construction start in May 2026. Third-party posts mention a 2026 opening for part of the spa and a 2028 debut for the full structure. The official completion date is targeted for June 2027.
Who is the design firm for Submersive?
Dick Clark + Associates is the design firm of record for this renovation. They have several other registered projects in Travis County, including work at the airport and residential complexes.
What is the square footage of the Submersive project?
The TDLR filing lists the project at 13,360 sq ft. This includes the renovation of an existing one-story building and the first floor of a three-story building.
What type of business is Submersive?
It is a personal improvement service space designed as an immersive art space and bath house. The scope includes renovation of existing commercial structures in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost is $4,000,000. This figure is above the county median for similar renovation projects in Travis County, which is $296,677.
What is Submersive?
Submersive is a renovation/alteration project at 901 Barton Springs Road in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING ONE-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING + FIRST FLOOR OF EXISTING THREE-STORY BUILDING. NEW BUILDING USE TO BE PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT SERVICES FOR AN IMMERSIVE ART SPACE + BATH HOUSE.
Where is Submersive located?
Submersive is located at 901 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, 78704, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Submersive?
901 903 BARTON SPRINGS LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Submersive, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Submersive?
Dick Clark + Associates is the design firm of record for Submersive, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Submersive cost and how big is it?
Submersive has an estimated construction value of $4.0M and approximately 13,360 square feet (about $299/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING ONE-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING + FIRST FLOOR OF EXISTING THREE-STORY BUILDING. NEW BUILDING USE TO BE PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT SERVICES FOR AN IMMERSIVE ART SPACE + BATH HOUSE.
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
901 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, 78704
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