THE SANDSTONE

October 5th, 2009 by The Excel Design Team

Here’s a look at one of our newest and most innovative residential designs…

Southern coastal design with a modern modular twist.

Sandstone rendering
The southern, coastal design of this floor plan makes it the perfect choice for relaxed seaside or lakeside living. This home is designed with narrow beach front lots in mind, with an option to move the two-car garage to the side of the home instead of the back (as shown here).

First floorSecond floorThe second story balcony is perfect for relaxing during summer nights or enjoying a view of the nearby ocean. The spacious loft area brings the feeling of being outdoors inside for you and your guests to enjoy.

The optional bedroom suite is perfect for larger families or for investors looking to rent out a vacation home.

SPECIFICATIONS:

SQ FOOTAGE: 2,640 sq. ft.
# BEDROOMS: 4
# BATHROOMS: 3.5
SPECIAL FEATURES: First-floor master, Jack & Jill bath, loft/media area and professionally designed kitchen with separate cooktop and oven.
MISC: ENERGY STAR certification option available.

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THE GEORGIAN HICKORY

September 21st, 2009 by The Excel Design Team

Here’s a look at one of our newest and most innovative residential designs…

This design screams elegance and stability. It’s also proof that modular homes can not only look like every other house on the block, they can actually look better.
Hickory Rendering
This Georgian style home offers ample living space and upgrade customization options to suit the most discriminating tastes. The first floor includes 9-foot ceilings, while the second floor offers 8-foot ceilings. The exterior of the home showcases modular’s ability to blend in with other homes with its solid brick front, varying pitched roofs and a side-entry two-car garage.

floorplans
SPECIFICATIONS:

SQ FOOTAGE: 2,619 sq. ft.
# BEDROOMS: 3
# BATHROOMS: 2.5
SPECIAL FEATURES: Two-car garage, sizable formal two-story foyer, separate family room, formal dining room and a large professionally designed kitchen with separate cooktop and wall oven.
MISC: ENERGY STAR certification option available.

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THE COMMERCIAL-MEETS-RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX (PART 2)

September 9th, 2009 by The Excel Design Team

This reimagining of urban commercial-meets-living space features a spacious commercial environment on the first floor and two very spacious residential dwellings above.

Front elevation commercial 2First floor commercial 2

The commercial space can be left open with only the stair, the bathrooms and minimal structure for future tenants or customized to fit the needs of a known tenant. As shown, the space is set up for a bar or small street café restaurant.

The residential spaces are set up as single-floor loft-style homes. Bay windows help to maximize views and take in as much natural light as possible. The floors and ceiling of the lofts are manipulated with simple geometries to define spaces and add character. Street facades can be manipulated to match the surrounding structures or made to stand out as a jewel.

2 and 3 floor residential commercial 2SPECIFICATIONS:

SQ FOOTAGE: 5,876 sq. ft. max
MAX FOOTPRINT: 31’-6” x 61’-6”
# BEDROOMS: 2 per unit
# BATHROOMS: 1 per unit and 2 in the commercial space
SPECIAL FEATURES: Open loft design
OPTIONS: Length and width can be adjusted to fit lot
MISC:  Two or three level configurations available

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