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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
FY26 Classroom Refresh Design Bates Law Bldg #537 in Houston, TX
4104 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX, 77204
FY26 Classroom Refresh Design Bates Law Bldg #537 is a renovation/alteration project at 4104 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jan 2027. The project has an estimated value of $316K across about 2,168 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $316K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,168 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $146/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 9 months
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17 days after the preceding date shown.
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273 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About FY26 Classroom Refresh Design Bates Law Bldg #537
The University of Houston is renovating Classroom 144 in the Bates Law Building, a project filed under the name FY26 Classroom Refresh Design Bates Law Bldg #537. Located at 4104 Martin Luther King Blvd in Houston, this renovation covers 2,168 square feet of existing space. The work is classified as a renovation and alteration, with an estimated cost of $316,000.
Construction began in May 2026, following the completion of plan review by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in the same month. The project is scheduled to finish in January 2027. This timeline represents a build window of 275 days, which is longer than the 92-day median for similar renovation projects in Harris County.
Project Scope and Design
The scope of work involves a refresh of the existing classroom facility. THIEL Design Group serves as the design firm of record for this project. Janel Carona Bloom is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project is privately funded on private land for private use, consistent with the university's status as the owner of record.
Financially, the estimated cost of $316,000 places the project above the county median of $250,000 for renovation and alteration filings in Harris County. The cost per square foot is calculated at $146, which exceeds the county median of $80 per square foot. These figures are derived from TDLR registered filings and provide context for the project's scale relative to other work in the area.
THIEL Design Group has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $5,415,000, including work for MD Anderson Cancer Center and the University of Houston. The University of Houston itself has six other registered projects totaling $110,248,777, indicating a significant volume of construction and renovation activity associated with the institution in Houston.
The site is located in ZIP code 77204, which has a population of about 4,056 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. This location detail is relevant for understanding the site's environmental context, though it does not impact the scope of the classroom refresh directly.
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FY26 Classroom Refresh Design Bates Law Bldg #537 is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 4104 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77204 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $316K covering 2,168 sq ft. University of Houston is the property owner and THIEL Design Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 14, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the classroom renovation scheduled to finish?
The project is scheduled to finish in January 2027. Construction started in May 2026 after TDLR plan review was completed in May 2026.
Who is the design firm for this project?
THIEL Design Group is the design firm of record. Janel Carona Bloom is the registered accessibility specialist listed in the TDLR filing.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost is $316,000. This is above the Harris County median of $250,000 for similar renovation and alteration projects.
Is the project located in a flood zone?
It is located in FEMA Zone X according to the National Flood Hazard Layer.
What is the scope of work?
The scope is a refresh of existing classroom 144 in the Bates Law Building. The project covers 2,168 square feet of space.
What is FY26 Classroom Refresh Design Bates Law Bldg #537?
FY26 Classroom Refresh Design Bates Law Bldg #537 is a renovation/alteration project at 4104 Martin Luther King Blvd in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: refresh of existing classroom 144
Is FY26 Classroom Refresh Design Bates Law Bldg #537 open in Houston?
FY26 Classroom Refresh Design Bates Law Bldg #537 is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Jan 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is FY26 Classroom Refresh Design Bates Law Bldg #537 located?
FY26 Classroom Refresh Design Bates Law Bldg #537 is located at 4104 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX, 77204, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of FY26 Classroom Refresh Design Bates Law Bldg #537?
University of Houston is the property owner/developer of record for FY26 Classroom Refresh Design Bates Law Bldg #537, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for FY26 Classroom Refresh Design Bates Law Bldg #537?
THIEL Design Group is the design firm of record for FY26 Classroom Refresh Design Bates Law Bldg #537, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does FY26 Classroom Refresh Design Bates Law Bldg #537 cost and how big is it?
FY26 Classroom Refresh Design Bates Law Bldg #537 has an estimated construction value of $316K and approximately 2,168 square feet (about $146/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
refresh of existing classroom 144
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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4104 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX, 77204
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