A recording studio, rebuilt as a home for builders
911 S Main was Eagle Audio Studio, part of Fort Worth’s music scene since 1984. Today it’s a small, members-only workspace for founders and creatives in the Near Southside.
We’re Chris and Diesa Rupert. We run Nametag Films, a commercial production company, and for more than a decade we looked for a building it could call home.
In 2019 we found one: a 6,000-square-foot former recording studio at 911 S Main. The address happens to be our wedding anniversary, so it felt meant to be.
The renovation took years longer than we planned. Along the way it grew into more than an office for our own team. We added private offices, a coworking room, conference rooms, a podcast studio and an edit suite, and opened the doors to other founders who want what we wanted: a calm place to work and good people down the hall.
We keep it small on purpose, and we meet everyone before they join. That’s how SALT FW stays quiet, friendly and focused.
Chris and Diesa
2019 to 2024
How we built it
Building SALT FW was a family project. Here’s how it came together, from the day we found the building to the day we opened the doors.
01 · 2019The day we found it
The old Eagle Audio Recording building at 911 S Main, with our whole family out front.
02Demolition
The back of the old building comes down to make room for what comes next.
03Down to the frame
Inside the old studio, stripped back to the studs and the dirt.
04Checking the plans
Going over the floor plans on site.
05A blank slate
The first floor, down to concrete and studs.
06Steel and mud
Steel, a lift and a lot of mud.
07Going up
The new second floor takes shape.
08The whole crew
Climbing the new stairs together for the first time.
09The second floor
Our kids in the empty second floor, before the offices and desks.
10First to try it out
Testing the new benches before anyone else could.
11Almost there
Fresh concrete for the parking lot, with the finished building behind it.
- Today
Open for builders
Private offices, fixed desks, coworking, a podcast studio, an edit suite, conference rooms and a rooftop deck. In 2025, Fort Worth Magazine named us the Editor’s Pick for Co-Working Space.
Come see it
Why we called it Salt
Make the work better
A little salt brings out the best in food. The right room does the same for your work.
Share it
Salt is meant to be shared. We want neighbors who trade ideas and referrals, and lend a hand when it’s needed.
Protect what matters
Salt preserves. We protect focus and privacy so members can do their best work.
Leave it better
We hope every member’s business is stronger for the time they spend here.
Who works here
Right now our members include:
- Two architecture firms
- An AI tech startup
- A financial software company
- A logistics company
- Several serial entrepreneurs who have started and sold companies
- The team behind a Fort Worth film festival
- A real estate auction expert and a landman team
- A film production company and a camera rental house
Coworking is capped at 20 members, and there are only three fixed desks.
What people say
“Salt FW Collective is an absolute gem! This is the place to be if you're looking for a creative, intimate, and unique office space. Built with creatives in mind, it offers everything you need, from podcast rooms to an edit and presentation suite, plus a fantastic audio suite. The members-only coffee shop is a great perk and makes it feel like a true community. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or part of a team, Salt gives you the perfect environment to focus, create, and thrive. Highly recommend!”
“I work in TV production and travel constantly for work, so I have used a wide variety of coworking spaces across the country. Salt stands above them all.”
“Chris went above and beyond to make sure our meeting setup was perfect. All our clients were very impressed and everything went smoothly.”
Rated 5.0 from 20 reviews on Google. Read them all
Book a tour
Come see it for yourself.
Tours are by appointment, so members aren’t interrupted. Tell us a little about what you need and we’ll find a time that works.
Rather talk first? Call (817) 204-1131 or email hello@saltfw.com.
