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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Standard
1603 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78704
Standard is a renovation/alteration project at 1603 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Mar 2027. The project has an estimated value of $9.0M across about 20,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $9.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 20,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $450/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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📰About Standard
Standard Austin is a $9,000,000 interior renovation project located at 1603 S. Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas. The work involves the alteration of an existing hotel lobby, restaurants, bar, and shell retail spaces. The project also includes enclosing an existing interior courtyard and modifying current storefronts. This comprehensive scope affects approximately 20,000 square feet of the building's interior.
Project Scope and Design
Michael Hsu Office of Architecture serves as the design firm of record for this renovation. The firm has several other TDLR-registered projects in Texas, including West Heights in Houston and Rosewood Hall in Austin. For this specific project, the estimated cost per square foot is $450. This figure is above the Travis County median of $103 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings. The total estimated cost is also above the county median for this type of work.
The project is privately funded on private land for private use. CABC Ministry Investments, Inc. is listed as the owner and developer of record. Jesus E Lardizabal is the registered accessibility specialist for the project.
Timeline and Status
The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026. Construction is scheduled to begin in August 2026. The filing indicates a completion date targeted for March 2027. The status is listed as Project Registered. Plan review is pending. The scheduled build window is 189 days, which is longer than the Travis County median of 98 days for similar projects.
City of Austin permit records show four permits on file at this street address, issued between August 2021 and June 2026. These include electrical, mechanical, and building permits. Two of these permits have a final status. The most recent permit activity involves the installation of electric vehicle charging stations to existing parking and the replacement of HVAC condensers. These permits may relate to other tenants or suites at the same address.
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Standard is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1603 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $9.0M covering 20,000 sq ft. CABC Ministry Investments, Inc. is the property owner and Michael Hsu Office of Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 24, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Standard Austin open?
The project is under renovation. The TDLR record shows it is registered with a completion date targeted for March 2027. There is no information confirming the business is open or operating.
Who is the developer of Standard Austin?
CABC Ministry Investments, Inc. is the owner and developer of record for this project. The design firm is Michael Hsu Office of Architecture.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost is $9,000,000. This equates to $450 per square foot for the 20,000 square feet of work involved.
When is the project expected to be finished?
The filing indicates completion is targeted for March 2027. Construction is scheduled to start in August 2026.
What does the renovation include?
The scope includes interior renovation of the hotel lobby, restaurants, bar, and shell retail. It also involves enclosing an interior courtyard and modifying existing storefronts.
What is Standard?
Standard is a renovation/alteration project at 1603 S. Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior renovation of an existing hotel lobby, restaurants, bar, and shell retail as well as enclosing and existing interior courtyard and modification of existing storefronts. The project area affects approximately 20,000 sf.
Is Standard open in Austin?
Standard is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Mar 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Standard located?
Standard is located at 1603 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78704, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Standard?
CABC Ministry Investments, Inc. is the property owner/developer of record for Standard, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Standard?
Michael Hsu Office of Architecture is the design firm of record for Standard, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Standard cost and how big is it?
Standard has an estimated construction value of $9.0M and approximately 20,000 square feet (about $450/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior renovation of an existing hotel lobby, restaurants, bar, and shell retail as well as enclosing and existing interior courtyard and modification of existing storefronts. The project area affects approximately 20,000 sf.
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
1603 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78704
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