Univ of Houston - Garrison G202 Reno

The University of Houston is undertaking an interior remodel of Susanna Garrison Hall, specifically Room 202, located at 3875 Holman Street in Houston. This renovation project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as 'Univ of Houston - Garrison G202 Reno,' covers 2,331 sq ft of existing lecture hall space. The estimated cost for this alteration is $899,000, which equates to $386 per square foot.

Construction is scheduled to finish in November 2027, with work starting in April 2027. TDLR completed plan review in September 2026, establishing the timeline for this Harris County project. The scope includes new finishes, seating replacement, and updates to the ceiling, lighting, paint, and flooring. Additionally, the renovation will involve fire protection upgrades and HVAC improvements to modernize the facility.

Design and Funding

Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, INC serves as the design firm of record for this project. Meghan Broussard Simecek is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project involves public funds and public land, reflecting the University of Houston's commitment to infrastructure maintenance. This investment is part of a broader portfolio; the University has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling over $109 million in Harris County, indicating a significant ongoing commitment to campus facilities.

Contextually, this project's cost is above the Harris County median for renovation and alteration filings, which stands at $250,000. The median size for similar projects in the county is 4,000 sq ft, while this project is smaller at 2,331 sq ft. The median cost per square foot in the county is $80, making this project's $386 per square foot significantly higher. The scheduled build window of 243 days is longer than the county median of 92 days, consistent with the complex nature of interior systems upgrades like HVAC and fire protection.

The site is located in ZIP code 77020, which U.S. Census Bureau estimates place a population of about 25,583 residents. The median household income in this area is $49,481. This geographic detail provides context for the site's risk profile, though the primary focus of the filing remains on the interior renovation of the lecture hall.