14994 Renovate Music Building 1007 Mixing Space in Denton, TX

The Music Building renovation at 415 Avenue C in Denton involves converting 1,007 square feet of space into a professional mixing and mastering studio. The University of North Texas is the owner of record for this project, which is designated as a renovation and alteration under Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filings. The scope specifically targets Room 1007, transforming it into a dedicated audio production environment for the university community.

The estimated cost for this work is $200,000, which translates to $199 per square foot. This figure is above the Denton County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings. The total project value is close to the county median estimated cost of $235,000 for this type of work. The scheduled build window was 32 days, which is shorter than the county median of 92 days for comparable projects.

Marcela Abadi Rhoads served as the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project involves public funds and public land, consistent with its status as a university facility. The TDLR registration was completed in May 2026, with plan review finishing in June 2026. Construction was scheduled to begin in June 2026, aligning with the start of the planned build period.

Project Status and Context

The completion date listed on the filing is July 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. This means that while the scheduled timeline has passed, the official closure of the project remains pending in the administrative system. The status is listed as Review Complete, reflecting the approval of plans rather than the physical completion of the work.

The University of North Texas has six other TDLR-registered projects in Denton, totaling $12,454,972. These include the Pohl Recreation Center, UNT Coliseum, Willis Library, Discovery Park, and East of Chilton Hall. This Music Building renovation fits within a broader pattern of facility updates at the university. The local area, ZIP code 76201, has a population of about 29,832 and a median household income of $37,863, according to U.S. Census estimates. The housing market in this area is predominantly renter-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $250,200.

Denton County unemployment stood at 4.3 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This economic context frames the labor market available for construction projects like this one. The specific focus on audio technology within a university setting suggests a specialized use case for the renovated space. The project’s relatively small size and focused scope distinguish it from larger institutional renovations in the county.