By Brent Cole

February 17, 2010 – 4:22 pm

     Unlike any other Downtown Community, Solara Lofts has taken on a personality that inspires creativity and function.  The advantage of personalizing a floorplan to accommodate a lifestyle need has allowed homeowners to create the perfect home.   The following is a photo collage detailing some of the unique transformations that have been created:

This is a dramatic entry personified. With custom light boxes to accent beautiful etched glass artwork.

This is an example of a Flex Loft with a custom “pony wall” to separate live space from bedroom space. A great solution for those who like room separation, but want to maintain the open feel. 

Another view of the flex loft designed with a pony wall and custom closet. 

Style meets function. This is an example of a loft home which glass partition walls were added for privacy and room separation. For added privacy, a framed glass transom was added. The transom was designed with clear glass to allow for maximum light, accentuating beautiful custom lighting. 

Another example of the frosted sliding panel system with a clear glass transom. Art + Function. 

This is one of our most recent custom modifications, where the homeowner wanted a en-suite door to the master bedroom to be added to the guest bedroom. The homeowner also came up with a very functional design modification for the sink, which allowed for more usable counter space, with beautifully appointed fixtures. 

This is an example where a glass transom will be added to add natural light, to an otherwise dark bedroom. This is an example of a complete transformation of a loft to a traditional 2 bedroom type floorplan. 

This is an example of a studio loft that the home owner had us redesign to better accommodate the use of space. We added the wall with the open transom to allow light transfer. The wall shown has dual purpose: It divides the home space from the bedroom sleeping area, creating more privacy. Secondly, the wall provides the function of added closet space. By removing the original closet & adding the closet shown above and below, we actually created a more efficient use of the space. 

This is the reverse view of the closet, with usable storage space on top. 

In this example, the buyer required more closet space. To match the buyers elegant taste, a combination of contemporary sliding glass panels and mirrored panels were added. This allowed the use of the space to be maximized, accented with a modern elegance to compliment the design theme. 

This is the perfect example of overcoming the home buyers objection to not enough counter space. Originally this floorplan featured a space saving galley kitchen, but the buyer cooks and entertains guests frequently, so we designed a custom island return with lots of counter space, seating room and even a built in wine cooler!

We encourage you to stop by the sales studio to preview the remaining  homes available at Solara Lofts.  There are only 19 more homes available, which limits your opportunity for a fully customizable loft home.

Schedule an appointment with one of our sales agents to see all of the floorplan and custom design options.  We look forward to creating the perfect home for you!

Solara Lofts Sales Studio

Open Daily 10:00am-5pm

1551 Fourth Avenue

San Diego, CA  92101

619 231-2400

Urban Industrial Design cues with surprisingly refined inerior finishes is just one way to describe Solara Lofts...

Some of the more interesting and innovative ideas have come from one of Solara’s first residents, Zach Smith. 

Modern art comes in may mediums. This custom premolded concrete bed has an integrated planter box built into the headboard!

Zach has a knack for modern design and functional innovation that has translated into a beautifully designed custom home at Solara Lofts.  But Zach is no stranger to getting attention for his designs as he has been recently featured in Dwell and Riviera Magazines.  His specialty is working with molded concrete counter tops, but his personal venture has expanded beyond his usual call of duty as he completely re-Mod-eled his home by incorporating stained concrete floors, custom designed cabinetry, hand machined pull tabs, beautifully designed and functional bookshelves that were built into the window ledges, a premolded concrete bed, modern planter boxes, premolded concrete counter tops in kitchen and bath, and a beautiful teak overlay for his balcony.

Beautifully designed with wood slat inlay on the walls, and there is never enough storage space, so custom modular storage was created.

Integrated cabinets with custom concrete finished window ledges are not only a beautiful addition to Zach & Kims home, but an incredibly functional use of space too!

Kim getting handy with a ceiling fan installation.

A beautiful teak overlay was added to compliment Zach's concrete planter creations and mid century modern furniture.... Art + Function Personified!

What Zach and his wife Kimberly have created is a modern sanctuary that has been customed designed for just them….

But not everyone has the creative vision to Mod-ify their residence like Zach & Kim, so let the Solara Team work with you, offering creative design solutions that can enhance any of our floorplans to your specific needs and taste.

Come by our sales studio and design the perfect home just for you!

Solara Lofts Sales Studio

Open Daily from 10:00am-5:00pm 

(619) 231-2400 to schedule an appointment.

Having the ability to customize and create the “perfect” individual floorplan, not only adds long term value to the home, but breathes a personality into a community unlike no other.

Here are a few examples of homes that were personalized at Solara Lofts:

A beautiful one-of-a-kind loft was created with a litte bit of imagination.

A fabulous custom closet was designed specifically to accommodate for maximum storage. Something rarely found in an urban loft...

Meet Shay. One of Solara's new happy homeowners who had her loft "personalized" with surround sound, custom closets, and beautiful marble floors. Her urban loft is now a luxurious sanctuary, designed for her.

Having the advantage to create a custom home sets the Solara Lofts Community apart from the competition.  Why purchase a home and hire a general contractor to complete all of the modifications, when you can purchase a home at Solara Lofts that has been personalized by the builder for you?

Hiring your own contractor can be tedious and costly.  Let our builder work with you to create the perfect home, and we will have it done before you move in!

Call today to visit our sales center.  We are open daily from 10:00 am- 5:00pm.  We are officially in close out mode with approximately 20 homes available.  This will be the final opportunity to purchase a custom Solara Loft directly from the builder at Builder Close Out Prices!  We look forward to seeing you soon!

Call (619) 231-2400 to schedule a presentation today!

Solara Lofts is now officially in Close Out mode! 

We have now released our remaining 24 homes and drastically reduced the prices!  With some reductions up to $200,000 off the original release price, NOW is absolutely the time to take advantage of purchasing a brand new custom home from Skandia.  Once these remaining homes have sold, you will NEVER have the chance to buy a brand new home at Solara that has been designed specifically for you!

We reccomend that you schedule a viewing appointment today to preview from some of the best opportunities in all of Downtown! 

Our sales center is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Schedule an appointment with us today!

(619) 231-2400

That means that we only have 24 custom lofts remaining in our entire community!  Once these 24 homes have sold, you will no longer have the opportunity to purchase a brand new home, directly from Skandia that has been customized specifically for YOU!

Contact our Sales Studio today to schedule an appointment to preview from our various floorplans.  We currently have pricepoints starting from the high $200’s, with price reductions on various homes up to $200,000 off the original list price!  These are some of the most amazing deals being offered in Downtown, so don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to buy at CLOSEOUT PRICES at Solara Lofts.

See flyer below for more details:

There are also special incentives and tax credits that the helpful Solara Lofts Team can share with you.   It is truly an amazing time in the San Diego - never before could homeowners have the opportunity to purchase the ultimate luxury penthouse loft for such low prices!

The penthouse units at Solara Lofts come with 2 -3 parking spaces & a storage room. The gorgeous complex features a racquetball court, large jacuzzi, Fitness Center and men’s and women’s locker rooms complete with showers and saunas.

To learn more about luxury living at Solara Lofts, call 619-231-2400.

If the penthouse isn’t the unit for you, they will be happy to show you the other dramatically discounted units that have been added to the Builder’s Best Pricing.

A tax credit of up to $8,000 is available for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.

That means the clock is ticking!

Solara Lofts has about 30 new homes available, but they have been going  FAST!!!

Since our announcement of FHA & VA project approval we have doubled our sales in the past 90 days!  Some of the best floorplans are still available, so stop by our sales office for a presentation of our last remaining homes.

If you want to be one of those people, you are in luck!

Solara Lofts has just released it’s entire Penthouse level! The Developers of Solara Lofts are kicking off this incredible opportunity by offering the “Builders Best Home of the Week.”

Unit 809: features 1356 square feet, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.  It includes 3 parking spaces, a double sized storage unit, 2 years HOA dues paid,  granite finishing and 12 foot ceilings.

This home was originally priced at over 1 million dollars!! But as part of the “Builders Best Home of the Week” it is now $829,900!  And there is more — a designer will work with you and your $30,000 allowance to customize the unit any way you want it!

Some of the features homeownership at Solara Lofts gets you : Club Solara, a day spa, the only racquetball court in a residential community (downtown) and a gym. All included in you association dues!

Solara Lofts offers VA (0 down) financing as well as FHA financing with only a  3.5% down payment. Conventional loans are available, too.

Solara Lofts is located at 1551 Fourth Ave in downtown San Diego, CA; it’s within the prestigious 92101 zip code. Solara Lofts is very close to the Gas Lamp district, Little Italy and the Ball Park (go Padres!).

The Sales center is open 7 days a week from 10 am to 5 pm or later by appointment. You can call the office at 619-231-2400 or visit the website  www.solaraloftsnews.com

“Come to my penthouse at Solara lofts for the Holidays”  would make a great Postcard

1. Low Interest Rates
2. State & Federal Tax Credits for New Construction & First Time Buyers
3. FHA & VA Project Approval
4. Builder’s Best Pricing

In January,  Solara Lofts released a limited list of 18 homes with reduced pricing.  Since then the series of events listed above has created this “perfect storm” for home buyers at Solara Lofts.  Our First Release of  “Builder Best” Priced homes are now SOLD OUT.

Today we are announcing the Second Release of “Builders best” Priced homes.  These are some our most drastic reductions to date.  With the velocity that we have seen in sales in recent weeks we encourage you NOT to wait.   Schedule an appointment to preview from our available homes before it is too late!

Solara Lofts Sales Studio

Open 10:00am-5:00 Daily

619 231-2400

Heritage Security was just hired on to Solara Lofts to provide a higher level of security to compliment the community’s luxurious appeal…

Heritage Security Services has earned an unsurpassed reputation for excellence in the contract security services industry.  Their standards are some of the highest in the business: 

Officers are recruited on the basis of customer relation skills, appearance, experience and background. All security officer candidates undergo extensive background checks including past employers, military records, criminal records and interviews with references. Each candidate is screened for attitudes toward drug use, theft and dishonesty. Preferred recruiting sources include security training schools, military service, personal referrals and law enforcement agencies.

Professional and friendly security guards monitor and patrol the Solara Lofts Community with the highest level of integrity.  Homeowners enjoy the assurance of a top notch guard who improves the quality of life in the community.  Homeowners often have guests that request parking in Solara’s Guest Parking Spaces and with arrangements with the on-site guard, the guard can grant the guest access into the parking garage or building upon permission of the homeowner.  This is a great convenience eliminating the hassle of physically leaving the comforts of your home! 

Solara Lofts:  Life without the hassles!