Southern Methodist University - Bridwell Library Renovations in Dallas, TX

Southern Methodist University has registered the Bridwell Library Renovations project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Located at 6005 Bishop Blvd in Dallas, this renovation focuses on the lower level of the facility. The scope of work involves interior renovations and limited demolition, specifically to build out a new paper making studio, a printing press studio, and additional collections storage.

The project is estimated to cost $1,955,278 and covers 2,254 square feet of construction area. This results in a cost of $867 per square foot. The filing lists Mackey Mitchell Architects as the design firm of record and Michael Lynn Kelley as the registered accessibility specialist. The work is privately funded on private land for private use.

Timeline and Status

The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026. The filing indicates that plan review is pending and completion is targeted for March 2027. This scheduled build window spans 177 days.

Context from TDLR-registered filings in Dallas County shows this project's cost is above the county median for its type. The median estimated cost for similar renovation and alteration filings is $249,002. The median size is 4,225 square feet, and the median cost per square foot is $72. The median scheduled build window for these projects is 92 days. Southern Methodist University has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $98,520,411, including the Dedman Center and the Heroy Science Lab Building.

Mackey Mitchell Architects has five other TDLR-registered projects totaling $97,500,000, including Kokernot Residence Hall in Waco and Abilene Christian University projects. The Bridwell Library renovation is part of a broader pattern of institutional development in the region. The facts provided describe the construction scope, cost, and timeline without indicating business operations or public access status.