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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Moody Center - Premium Lounge & Recording Studio in Austin, TX
2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, TX, 78712
Moody Center - Premium Lounge & Recording Studio is a renovation/alteration project at 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M across about 1,100 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.0M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 1,100 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $909/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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11 days after the preceding date shown.
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95 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Moody Center - Premium Lounge & Recording Studio
The University of Texas at Austin is renovating 1,100 sq ft of existing space on the event level of the Moody Center to create a premium lounge and recording studio. Located at 2001 Robert Dedman Drive in Austin, this interior alteration project involves converting a current boardroom and lounge area. The work is registered with TDLR and is targeted for December 2026, with construction scheduled to begin in September 2026.
Gensler serves as the design firm of record for this $1,000,000 renovation. The scope is strictly interior, focusing on the adaptation of the 1,100 sq ft area into a specialized facility. The estimated cost of $909 per square foot places this project above the median cost per square foot for similar renovations in Travis County. The scheduled build window of 95 days is close to the county median of 98 days for renovation and alteration filings.
Project Context and Comparisons
This filing is part of a broader portfolio of work by The University of Texas at Austin, which has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $8,941,165. These include the Engineering Education and Research Center and the UT Austin Main Building, both located in Austin. Gensler has six other TDLR-registered projects in the state, including multiple phases of the 1100 Louisiana development in Houston and 600 Congress in Austin, with a combined value of $28,512,500.
The ZIP code 78712 has a Census-estimated population of about 206. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. David C Deming is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project status is Project Registered, with plan review pending.
The renovation aligns with other high-value interior projects in the region. The cost is in the top quarter of estimated costs for renovation and alteration filings in Travis County over the last 24 months. The median estimated cost for comparable projects is $297,371, with a median size of 3,800 sq ft. This project’s specific focus on a recording studio and premium lounge distinguishes it from standard office or residential renovations.
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Moody Center - Premium Lounge & Recording Studio is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, TX 78712 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M covering 1,100 sq ft. The University of Texas at Austin is the property owner and Gensler is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 3, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Moody Center Premium Lounge open?
The project is targeted for December 2026 and is in the registration phase. It is not yet open for business.
Who is designing the Moody Center renovation?
Gensler is the design firm of record for the Moody Center premium lounge and recording studio renovation.
What is the scope of the Moody Center work?
The scope includes interior renovation of an existing boardroom and lounge to convert it into a premium lounge and recording studio.
What is Moody Center - Premium Lounge & Recording Studio?
Moody Center - Premium Lounge & Recording Studio is a renovation/alteration project at 2001 Robert Dedman Drive in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior renovation only. Includes renovation of an existing boardroom and lounge to be converted to a premium lounge and recording studio (1,100 sf) on the event level of the Moody Center.
Is Moody Center - Premium Lounge & Recording Studio open in Austin?
Moody Center - Premium Lounge & Recording Studio is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Moody Center - Premium Lounge & Recording Studio located?
Moody Center - Premium Lounge & Recording Studio is located at 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, TX, 78712, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Moody Center - Premium Lounge & Recording Studio?
The University of Texas at Austin is the property owner/developer of record for Moody Center - Premium Lounge & Recording Studio, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Moody Center - Premium Lounge & Recording Studio?
Gensler is the design firm of record for Moody Center - Premium Lounge & Recording Studio, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Moody Center - Premium Lounge & Recording Studio cost and how big is it?
Moody Center - Premium Lounge & Recording Studio has an estimated construction value of $1.0M and approximately 1,100 square feet (about $909/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior renovation only. Includes renovation of an existing boardroom and lounge to be converted to a premium lounge and recording studio (1,100 sf) on the event level of the Moody Center.
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.
Location & views
2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, TX, 78712
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