PORT ARANSAS, Texas, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Austin's own Jay Corder, AIA, founder and principal partner of the architectural firm Designhouse, serves as Village Architect of Cinnamon Shore, a new beachfront resort on Mustang Island and the first master-planned New Urbanism development on Texas's Coastal Bend. Corder will design Cinnamon Shore's key amenities, including a 16,000-square- foot retail plaza for shops and restaurants, a flagship restaurant in the community's Town Center, beach boardwalks, pool-area facilities and a central observation tower that will provide panoramic views, as well as be an icon for the community. According to Corder, the amenity structures will showcase the Gulf Coast architectural vernacular he created for all homes and buildings within the mixed-use property. "It's a distinctive yet timeless style that fits Cinnamon Shore's New Urbanism concept and seaside setting," he said. "Clean lines, simple massing, attention to architectural details and colors that complement the coastal landscape are its signature elements." He added, "Phase I of the community is well underway, with completion scheduled by 2008." "Jay and his staff bring over a decade of design, management and construction experience to our project," said Jeff Lamkin, CEO of Sea Oats Group, Cinnamon Shore's developer. "As a Port Aransas native, he has particular expertise in Gulf Coast architecture -- giving our community a look and personality all its own." Corder has designed a variety of residential and commercial buildings, including custom single-family homes, restaurants, concert venues, spas, golf course facilities, offices and swimming pools. Some of his residences received the cover story of Tribeza Magazine (2006) and Custom Home Magazine (2002), and were featured on Designing Texas, a syndicate television show. In 2002, his was also the AIA Tour of Home's Premier Home. Corder has won numerous awards, such as the AIA Honor Award in 2002, and five Design Awards at the 2004 Parade of Homes, including: Most Innovative Design, Best Floor Plan and Best Master Suite. For more information on Corder, visit http://www.designhouse-tx.net/. Cinnamon Shore comprises 64 acres, including 1,200 feet of beachfront, on Mustang Island, Texas, a Gulf Coast barrier island near Corpus Christi. When complete, the New Urbanism community will feature approximately 250 homes and condominiums; a town center with shops, restaurants, hotel and office space; numerous parks and recreational amenities; and a traditional grid of pedestrian-friendly streets that interconnect the entire community.
