
Construction
was recently completed on a trio of luxury homes - referred to as the Rival
Collection - in the Mission Hills section of San Diego, CA. The design of two
new spec homes was inspired by renowned San Diego architect Homer Delawie,
whose 1965-built house is part of the collection.
Nestled in the Mission Hills area of San Diego, CA, is a trio of luxury modern residences - featuring open floor plans and natural materials - that are reflective of their habitat. The homes, which have been named the “Revival Collection,” were inspired by the mid-century architectural works of Homer Delawie - a renowned San Diego architect.

The
two newly constructed homes feature wide-open floor plans with 24- x 24-inch
travertine floor tiles running throughout the first floor.

For
the residence known as “3433 Jackdaw,” slabs of granite were used to form the
top and sides of a large center island in the kitchen. The movement contained
in the light-colored stone adds contrast to the subtle tones of the travertine
floor.
Nakhshab went on to explain that his firm came up with the concept of building into the hillside. “Our goal was to come in and build the most efficient homes,” he said. “We wanted to use natural materials, and we also wanted a minimal use of materials. We feel that you don’t need to overdo it to come up with beautiful styles.”

The
beige color of the travertine, along with the rich wooden cabinetry, create a
warm and welcoming interior environment.
The spacious floor plans of the two 4,400-square-foot spec homes help to achieve a clean open look for each interior space. Further contributing to the overall design of each residence are large-format travertine floor tiles that create a fluid transition from room to room.

Completing
the look of the two new residences in the Revival Collection, the 24- x 24-inch
travertine tiles were carried outdoors to the patios. “There are large slider
doors which make the houses look a lot bigger when standing in the room,” said
Soheil Nakhshab, CEO of Nakhshab Development and Design (NDD), the project
developer.

The
large-format travertine tiles were also employed for the exterior to create a
fluid transition from the interior of the home to the exterior.

Although
the homes in the Revival Collection feature modern-style designs, the
travertine tiles used for the patio bring a classic Tuscan feel to the space.
Both homes also feature a gas fireplace, fronted by a bench that runs the full length of the living room wall. The benches are made of black slate from India. The dark color of the slate, as well as the Walnut wood steps of a floating staircase, provide a nice accent to the travertine.

Both
new spec homes feature a fireplace fronted by a bench that runs the full length
of a living room wall, which is made of black slate from India.

In
the kitchen of the home known as “3427 Jackdaw,” CaesarStone was used for the
large center island and countertop. “We used it because we mainly wanted
clean-cut lines,” said Nakhshab. “It looks flawless. With natural stone, you
can get some inconsistencies.”
The 24- x 24-inch travertine tiles are also prominently used throughout the interior of the renovated Delawie home. Additonally, Brazilian Cherry floors were also employed in some areas of the living space. The rich tones of the wood complement the stone tiles - adding to the overall warm environment of the residence.

It
took approximately 15 months of construction to finish the work on all three
residences. The stone materials were all supplied by Tosca Natural Stone of San
Diego, CA.
According to Nakhshab, it took approximately 15 months of construction to finish the work on all three residences. The stone materials were all supplied by Tosca Natural Stone of San Diego, CA. The stone installation was completed by a team from NDD.

In
the kitchen of the Delawie house, the 24- x 24-inch beige-colored travertine
floor tiles were accented by black granite countertops.
The Revival Collection
Mission Hills
San Diego, CA
Original Architect:Homer Delawie (renovated home)
Designer/developer:Nakhshab Development Design, San Diego, CA
Stone Supplier:Tosca Natural Stone, San Diego, CA
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