Golf Lounge 18 at Tech Ridge in Austin, TX

Golf Lounge 18 at Tech Ridge is an 11,600-square-foot interior build-out for a new golf simulator facility located at 2901 N IH 35 SVRD NB Building 2, Unit 200, Austin, TX 78753. The project involves a renovation and alteration of existing space within The Shops at Tech Ridge, specifically targeting the creation of a dedicated gaming and hospitality environment. The filing describes the scope as including a golf simulator area, associated gaming zones, a kitchen, a bar, restrooms, and necessary support spaces. This specific unit is being developed by RB Tech Ridge LLC, the owner of record for the property.

Project Scope and Design

The design firm of record is Curious Projects LLC, which is responsible for the architectural and planning aspects of this build-out. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is David C Deming. The estimated cost for this renovation is $500,000. This figure places the project above the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration filings in Travis County, which stands at $297,371. The cost per square foot is calculated at $431, which is higher than the county median of $103 per square foot for similar work. The scheduled build window for this project is 129 days, a duration longer than the county median of 98 days for comparable renovations.

The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in August 2026. The status of the project is registered, with plan review pending. Construction is scheduled to begin in September 2026. The completion date listed on the filing is February 2027, meaning the project is targeted for February 2027. The funding for this development is private, conducted on private land for private use. RB Tech Ridge LLC has two other TDLR-registered projects in Austin, including the Shops at Tech Ridge and Parmer and I35, indicating a continued investment in the Tech Ridge area. City of Austin permit records show one electrical permit issued at this street address between June 2026 and June 2026, though this may relate to other tenants at the same location.

The surrounding area, identified by ZIP code 78753, has a population of approximately 58,449 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this area is $62,334, and the median owner-occupied home value is $344,100. Housing in this region is mostly renter-occupied. The Travis County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in July 2026. This context helps situate the project within a growing suburban corridor along Interstate 35, where mixed-use developments like Tech Ridge are expanding. The presence of a dedicated golf simulator facility adds to the recreational and entertainment options available in this specific commercial building.