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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Design Within Reach in Dallas, TX
144 Oak Lawn Avenue Suite 2A.03, Dallas, TX, 75207
Design Within Reach is a renovation/alteration project at 144 Oak Lawn Avenue Suite 2A.03, Dallas, in Dallas County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Aug 2027. The project has an estimated value of $2.0M across about 8,100 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $2.0M
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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
- 8,100 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $247/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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133 days after the preceding date shown.
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182 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Design Within Reach
The Seam is a retail tenant fit-out planned for 8,100 square feet at 144 Oak Lawn Avenue Suite 2A.03 in Dallas. This renovation and alteration project is registered with TDLR under the name Design Within Reach Dallas, with an estimated cost of $2,000,000. The owner of record is 1444 Oak Lawn LP, and the work is privately funded on private land for private use.
Construction is scheduled to begin in March 2027, with the project targeted for August 2027. The registration was filed in October 2026, and plan review is pending. Michael Lynn Kelley is the registered accessibility specialist associated with this filing.
Project Scale and Context
This 8,100 sq ft renovation is significantly larger than the typical project in the region. Among 32,665 similar renovation filings in Dallas County, the median size is 4,218 sq ft. The estimated cost of $2,000,000 places this project above the county median of $250,000 for its type. The cost per square foot is $247, which is higher than the county median of $73 per square foot. The scheduled build window is 182 days, longer than the county median of 92 days.
The owner, 1444 Oak Lawn LP, has four other TDLR-registered projects totaling $27,670,000. These include The Seam Building 6, Oak Lawn Plaza Building 6 Suite 625, Oak Lawn Plaza Building 1 Suite 140, and the main Oak Lawn Plaza project. All four previous projects have completed review or inspection. The local area, ZIP code 75207, has a population of about 7,850 and a median household income of $84,149 according to U.S. Census estimates. Housing in this area is predominantly renter-occupied.
The Dallas County unemployment rate was 3 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier. This project represents a significant private investment in the Oak Lawn Avenue corridor. The specific scope is defined as a retail tenant fit-out, indicating interior construction and finishing rather than structural building work. The registration status confirms the project is in the planning and review phase, with physical construction not yet started.
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Design Within Reach is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 144 Oak Lawn Avenue Suite 2A.03, Dallas, TX 75207 in Dallas, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $2.0M covering 8,100 sq ft. 1444 Oak Lawn LP is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on October 19, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Seam open in Dallas?
The project is not open. Construction is scheduled to start in March 2027 and is targeted for August 2027. The TDLR record shows the project is registered and plan review is pending, but no business operations have begun.
Who is building The Seam at 144 Oak Lawn?
The owner of record is 1444 Oak Lawn LP. The filing is associated with Design Within Reach Dallas. Michael Lynn Kelley is the registered accessibility specialist listed on the TDLR registration for this renovation project.
What is the estimated cost of the The Seam renovation?
The estimated cost is $2,000,000. This amounts to $247 per square foot for the 8,100 square foot space. This cost is above the median for similar renovation projects in Dallas County.
When will construction start and finish?
Construction is scheduled to begin in March 2027. The project is targeted for August 2027. The registration was filed in October 2026, and plan review is pending with TDLR.
Is The Seam in a flood zone?
According to the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, the location at 144 Oak Lawn Avenue is in zone X, which indicates low risk.
What is Design Within Reach?
Design Within Reach is a renovation/alteration project at 144 Oak Lawn Avenue Suite 2A.03 in Dallas, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Retail tenant fit-out for 8,100 SF
Is Design Within Reach open in Dallas?
Design Within Reach is still under construction in Dallas, TX, with an estimated completion of Aug 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Design Within Reach located?
Design Within Reach is located at 144 Oak Lawn Avenue Suite 2A.03, Dallas, TX, 75207, in Dallas County.
Who is the owner or developer of Design Within Reach?
1444 Oak Lawn LP is the property owner/developer of record for Design Within Reach, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Design Within Reach cost and how big is it?
Design Within Reach has an estimated construction value of $2.0M and approximately 8,100 square feet (about $247/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Retail tenant fit-out for 8,100 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.
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144 Oak Lawn Avenue Suite 2A.03, Dallas, TX, 75207
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