Project · Vargas Street, Austin

Two condos on Vargas Street

A design-build infill project in Austin: we designed two new homes, demolished the existing house, and built both units from the ground up through final exterior and driveway.

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Two condos on Vargas Street, Vargas Street condos design-build in Austin

TypeDesign-build, two-unit residential condo

LocationVargas St, Austin, TX

ScopeDesign, demolition, and new construction

Phase 01

Design

3D model of both units used to set layout, massing, and budget before permitting.

Phase 02

Demolition and site prep

Removing the existing house and protecting the mature trees on site.

Existing house before demolition, Vargas Street condos design-build in Austin — Existing house before demolition

Excavator demolishing the existing house, Vargas Street condos design-build in Austin — Excavator demolishing the existing house

Clearing demolition debris, Vargas Street condos design-build in Austin — Clearing demolition debris

Tree protection wrap on a mature tree, Vargas Street condos design-build in Austin — Tree protection wrap on a mature tree

Phase 03

Foundation

Forming, vapor barrier, and slab pours for both units.

Vapor barrier and form boxes before the pour, Vargas Street condos design-build in Austin — Vapor barrier and form boxes before the pour

Phase 04

Framing

Two-story wood framing for both homes.

Framing the garage opening, Vargas Street condos design-build in Austin — Framing the garage opening

Second-story framing, Vargas Street condos design-build in Austin — Second-story framing

Phase 05

Building envelope

Sheathing, windows, and siding.

Zip System sheathing and window openings, Vargas Street condos design-build in Austin — Zip System sheathing and window openings

Siding and trim installed, Vargas Street condos design-build in Austin — Siding and trim installed

Phase 06

Finished homes

Completed exteriors, garages, and driveway.

Finished exterior with siding and trim, Vargas Street condos design-build in Austin — Finished exterior with siding and trim

Completed rear unit and garage, Vargas Street condos design-build in Austin — Completed rear unit and garage

Driveway concrete poured between units, Vargas Street condos design-build in Austin — Driveway concrete poured between units

Finished condos with driveway and lawn, Vargas Street condos design-build in Austin — Finished condos with driveway and lawn

Questions

Common questions

Do you design and build small multifamily infill projects?

Yes. On Vargas Street we designed two condo units, demolished the existing house, and built both homes under one design-build contract.

Do you handle demolition?

Yes. Our crews demolish existing structures, clear the site, and protect trees that need to stay.

Can you help investors with infill development in Austin?

Yes. We price as we design so the project pencils before permits are filed, then build it with our own crews.