Secure Vestibule at Blanton Elementary School - PR No. 4 - Exterior Door in Austin, TX

The Secure Vestibule at Blanton Elementary School is a $100,000 renovation project located at 5408 Westminster Dr in Austin, Texas. The Austin Independent School District is the owner of record for this 500 sq ft alteration, which focuses on improving secure entry points for the school’s cafeteria. The work involves the addition of an exterior door and canopy leading to an outdoor play area, along with a new walkway, ramp, and secure gate. Fuse Architecture Studio is the design firm of record for this specific filing.

The project was registered with TDLR in April 2026. Plan review was completed in June 2026, and construction was scheduled to begin in the same month. The filing indicates a completion date of August 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Mark S Robinson.

Project Scope and Cost Context

The estimated cost of $100,000 places this project in the bottom quarter of Travis County renovation and alteration filings over the last 24 months. The median estimated cost for similar projects in the county is $298,000. While the total cost is below the median, the cost per square foot is $200, which is above the county median of $103 per square foot. The scheduled build window of 71 days is shorter than the county median of 98 days for comparable projects.

Austin Independent School District has six other TDLR-registered projects in the area, with a combined value of $8,112,002. These include facilities such as Covington Middle School and Noack Sports Complex. Fuse Architecture Studio has also registered six other projects totaling $12,647,000, including work for Samsung Austin Semiconductor and Applied Materials. The project involves public funds and public land, consistent with its status as a public school facility.

City of Austin permit records show seven permits on file at this street address, issued between May 2025 and July 2025. These include electrical, mechanical, building, and plumbing permits. Four of these permits have a final status. The most recent permit descriptions reference enclosing and securing an existing entry corridor and creating a vestibule. This aligns with the scope described in the TDLR filing for the secure vestibule project.