Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Scopa in Austin, TX
401 W 4th Street Suite 100, Austin, TX, 78701
Scopa is a new construction project at 401 W 4th Street Suite 100, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Oct 2027. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M across about 8,292 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.5M
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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
- 8,292 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $181/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 10 months
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77 days after the preceding date shown.
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293 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Scopa
Scopa is a new Italian restaurant planned for the ground floor of Republic Tower at 401 W 4th Street Suite 100 in Austin, Travis County. The project involves a first-generation tenant finish-out spanning 8,292 sq ft of total space, which includes 7,659 sq ft of conditioned area and 633 sq ft of patio. The estimated cost for this build-out is $1,500,000, resulting in a cost per square foot of $181. This figure is above the county median of $125 per sq ft for new construction filings.
Project Registration and Timeline
The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in October 2026. Plan review is pending, and completion is targeted for October 2027. The scheduled build window of 293 days is close to the county median of 304 days. This project is privately funded on private land for private use, with DW CAL 308 Guadalupe, LLC listed as the owner or developer of record.
Design and Market Context
Designtrait Architects serves as the design firm of record for this location. Larry W Stewart is the registered accessibility specialist for the project. Designtrait Architects has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $8,200,000, including E 11th Restaurant, Padel San Antonio, Austin Oyster Co., DeSano Pizza, and Audion Office. The surrounding ZIP code 78701 has a population of about 11,114 and a median household income of $154,867, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates.
City of Austin permit records show at least 25 permits on file at this street address. The 25 most recent permits were issued between July 2025 and August 2026, covering building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. Travis County unemployment was 3.9 percent in August 2026. The registration status for Scopa remains Project Registered with TDLR.
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Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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Scopa is a New Construction project located at 401 W 4th Street Suite 100, Austin, TX 78701 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M covering 8,292 sq ft. DW CAL 308 Guadalupe, LLC is the property owner and Designtrait Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 26, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scopa open in Austin?
The TDLR record covers construction only and does not record whether the business has started serving customers. The project is targeted for October 2027, so the timeline for opening is not yet complete.
Who is the owner of the Scopa project?
DW CAL 308 Guadalupe, LLC is the owner or developer of record for this privately funded project located at Republic Tower in Austin.
What is the total square footage of the restaurant?
The project includes 7,659 sq ft of conditioned area and 633 sq ft of patio, totaling 8,292 sq ft of space for the new Italian restaurant.
How much does the project cost?
The estimated cost for the Scopa tenant finish-out is $1,500,000. This results in a cost per square foot of $181 for the 8,292 sq ft space.
Who is the architect for this build-out?
Designtrait Architects is the design firm of record for the Scopa project at Republic Tower. Larry W Stewart is the registered accessibility specialist for the filing.
What is Scopa?
Scopa is a new construction project at 401 W 4th Street Suite 100 in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: First-generation tenant finish-out for an Italian restaurant on the ground floor of Republic Tower. 7,659 sq ft of conditioned area, 633 sq ft of patio = 8,292 sq ft total.
Where is Scopa located?
Scopa is located at 401 W 4th Street Suite 100, Austin, TX, 78701, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Scopa?
DW CAL 308 Guadalupe, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Scopa, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Scopa?
Designtrait Architects is the design firm of record for Scopa, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Scopa cost and how big is it?
Scopa has an estimated construction value of $1.5M and approximately 8,292 square feet (about $181/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
First-generation tenant finish-out for an Italian restaurant on the ground floor of Republic Tower. 7,659 sq ft of conditioned area, 633 sq ft of patio = 8,292 sq ft total.
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
401 W 4th Street Suite 100, Austin, TX, 78701
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