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School of Civic Leadership (BIO Building Renovation) in Austin, TX
205 W 24th Street, Austin, TX, 78712
School of Civic Leadership (BIO Building Renovation) is a renovation/alteration project at 205 W 24th Street, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Sep 2028. The project has an estimated value of $62.8M across about 70,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $62.8M
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- Reported floor area
- 70,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $898/sqft
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- 2y 2mo
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📰About School of Civic Leadership (BIO Building Renovation)
The University of Texas at Austin is executing a full renovation of the Biology Building (BIO) at 205 W 24th Street in Austin. This 70,000 square foot project involves the entire structure, including four floors, the basement, and the subbasement. The scope includes demolition and site work, with an estimated cost of $62,835,004.
Registered with TDLR in October 2026, the project status is Project Registered. Plan review is pending, and the construction timeline is targeted for September 2028. The filing indicates a construction start date of July 2026, creating a scheduled build window of 770 days.
Project Scale and Cost
At $898 per square foot, this renovation is significantly above the county median for similar work. The estimated cost places this project in the top quarter of renovation and alteration filings in Travis County. For context, the median estimated cost for 15,071 comparable TDLR-registered projects in the county is $300,000, with a median size of 3,800 square feet.
BGK Architects serves as the design firm of record. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Elaine K Andersen. The funding source involves public funds, public land, or a Federally funded roadway project.
Owner and Design Firm History
The University of Texas at Austin has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $4,441,165. These include the Moody Center, Engineering Education and Research Center, and UT Austin Main Building. BGK Architects has six other registered projects totaling $80,935,000, including the Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall and Wooldridge Elementary School in Austin.
The project filing name is School of Civic Leadership (BIO Building Renovation). The work type is classified as Renovation/Alteration. The address is 205 W 24th Street, Austin, TX 78712. The Census estimates the population of ZIP code 78712 at about 206.
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School of Civic Leadership (BIO Building Renovation) is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 205 W 24th Street, Austin, TX 78712 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $62.8M covering 70,000 sq ft. The University of Texas at Austin is the property owner and BGK Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 13, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is renovating the Biology Building in Austin?
The University of Texas at Austin is the owner of record. BGK Architects is the design firm, and Elaine K Andersen is the registered accessibility specialist.
What is the estimated cost of the BIO building renovation?
The estimated cost is $62,835,004. This equates to $898 per square foot for the 70,000 square foot building.
When is the renovation targeted for completion?
The project is targeted for September 2028. Construction is scheduled to start in July 2026, with plan review pending per the October 2026 registration.
Is the Biology Building project open to the public?
No. The project is under renovation and alteration. The TDLR record indicates construction is pending and targeted for September 2028, so the building is not operating.
Where is the Biology Building located?
The address is 205 W 24th Street, Austin, TX 78712, in Travis County.
What is School of Civic Leadership (BIO Building Renovation)?
School of Civic Leadership (BIO Building Renovation) is a renovation/alteration project at 205 W 24th Street in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 70,000 GSF entire building renovation of (4) floors, basement and subbasement scope. Demolition scope and site work included.
Is School of Civic Leadership (BIO Building Renovation) open in Austin?
School of Civic Leadership (BIO Building Renovation) is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Sep 2028 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is School of Civic Leadership (BIO Building Renovation) located?
School of Civic Leadership (BIO Building Renovation) is located at 205 W 24th Street, Austin, TX, 78712, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of School of Civic Leadership (BIO Building Renovation)?
The University of Texas at Austin is the property owner/developer of record for School of Civic Leadership (BIO Building Renovation), per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for School of Civic Leadership (BIO Building Renovation)?
BGK Architects is the design firm of record for School of Civic Leadership (BIO Building Renovation), according to its TDLR filing.
How much does School of Civic Leadership (BIO Building Renovation) cost and how big is it?
School of Civic Leadership (BIO Building Renovation) has an estimated construction value of $62.8M and approximately 70,000 square feet (about $898/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
70,000 GSF entire building renovation of (4) floors, basement and subbasement scope. Demolition scope and site work included.
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.
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205 W 24th Street, Austin, TX, 78712
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