The Moderne Rice Village offers sleek design
The design behind the concept of a high-rise starts with an overall approach to a finessed building that takes on every aspect of the home.
At The Moderne Rice Village, every detail has been taken care of for a sleek, clean and contemporary living space, according to Jerry Hooker, principal with Mirador Group.
The exterior speaks for itself with a 360-degree view for this exclusive building home with only six residences. It is currently Houston’s only condominium offering one home per floor. It also has a semi-private elevator for residents.
Within these spacious floor plans, homeowners can find a generous amount of special touches, Hooker said. Condominiums are two bedrooms with 2½ baths along with a study, resulting in a home with 2,239 square feet. There is also a covered outdoor living area of 310 to 416 square feet.
Finishes, such as hardwood flooring and Armony cabinetry in the kitchen and bath, were chosen for a variety of reasons.
“The finishes at The Moderne were chosen for a combination of aesthetic and durability purposes. From sleek and contemporary quartz countertops to warmer wood tones and textures in the cabinetry, the finishes help create a modern, yet timeless, feeling to these homes in the sky,” Hooker said.
Additional finishes in bathrooms include quartz countertops, Delta polished chrome or matte black plumbing fixtures, Duravit wall-hung toilets with soft-close lid, porcelain flooring and wall tile, a lighted vanity mirror, and Delta towel bars and paper holders. In the master bathroom, there is also a large soaking tub and frameless glass shower enclosure.
The kitchen also has exceptional touches for contributing to the overall appearance of the highrise, including undercabinet lighting, quartz countertops, a Delta faucet and a large single-compartment sink.
Hooker said the selection of these finishes all had a purpose to being part of the design.
“We wanted the interiors to feel sleek and clean, but not feel cold,” Hooker said. “By introducing wood textures, penny tiles in the bathrooms, and exposing some of the concrete structural walls, these make the interiors appear sleek, but also warm and appropriate to this building.”
Interior highlights bring the home together with 9to 12-foot ceilings; home automation packages; double-glazed, commercial-grade windows; and solid-core, flush-styled 8-foot interior doors.
The appeal of The Moderne Rice Village lies in the the individuality of the property, Hooker said. Buyers have their own favorite aspects of the design.
“Buyers love little touches of uniqueness combined with function. The wall-hung toilets give Houston buyers a little something they don’t see every day and feels more European. The Italian cabinetry helps organize the area while the kitchen establishes itself as the heart of the home,” he said.