The Latest from Dan's Board

We are excited to announce that in addition to the two model homes that we designed for Golden Oak at Disney World, we currently have five custom homes on the boards that will be built there as well. One residence will be Italianate style with 10,500 square feet, four bedrooms, a detached guest house, and a Mickey Mouse shaped swimming pool.

Also under design are homes in Lake Butler Sound, Waterstone, Lake Drawdy Reserve, Casa del Lago, Winter Park, and North Carolina.

Renovations and additions continue to be a popular trend in this economy. We are renovating a 10,000 square foot home on Lake Butler in Windermere.

Golden Oak at Walt Disney World

Bella Collina Models

We designed this 2,850 s.f. model for Continental Homes to be built the exclusive community of Bella Collina in Lake County, Florida. This home is smaller than most of its neighbors, but is teeming with character and charm.

Golden Oak Model

Here's our rendering of the model for Lot 18 in Golden Oak at Disney World.

Origins is going to Disney World!

We are pleased to announce that Jones-Clayton Construction has selected Origins to design a home for the Estate section of the new Golden Oak community at Walt Disney World. Golden Oak is a one-of-a-kind, luxury residential resort community located on Disney property. Golden Oak, named after Walt Disney’s Golden Oak Ranch in California, will offer single-family, custom homes priced between approximately $1.5 million and $8 million, with fewer than 30 home sites available for sale this year.

On our boards is a 7,000 square foot, two-story home, featuring a contemporary floor plan with a Tuscan elevation. The home will have six bedrooms and seven and one-half baths surrounding a luxurious swimming pool. The master suite and guest suite feature pocket sliding doors allowing direct access into the pool. The pool cabana includes in-pool seating and the breakfast bistro sits atop the pool's edge. Beamed ceilings, sunken sitting areas, lofts, wine rooms with fireplaces, and outdoor firepits are just some of the exciting elements included in this unique home design. Parking areas include a three-car garage, as well as a Personal Electric Vehicle garage.

We are pleased to be part of this exciting new venture at Disney World, and will keep you updated with the latest design details as they emerge.

Origins' Concept Plan 2010

The January 2010 issue of Builder Magazine featured "A Home for the New Economy". While the home is very affordable and simple to build, and is adaptable to various lifestyles, we saw an interesting opportunity to adapt the plan to our specific regional market, using the same envelope and square footage. some adjustments we made were: moving the living area to the rear of the home, a garage that is connected via a loggia, and a full size laundry room. Bedroom sizes were increased to make them more usable. This plan is our response to an affordable, efficient, and liveable home:

Welcome

Welcome to Origins’ newly redesigned website. We have added a few new features and new photographs, floor plans and elevations. We will keep you updated with the latest projects on the boards.

The current state of the economy is uncertain, but in truth, now is the best time to build a new home. The cost of construction materials is low, and builders and craftsmen are offering competitive costs and quality service. If you have been considering building a new home, or remodeling your existing home, Origins would be happy to help you from the earliest planning stages through the completion of construction.

We pride ourselves for the individual attention we offer to assist our clients through the building process. We provide inspiration and creativity, while understanding the importance of building in harmony with our environment and energy management.

Origins Residential Design would be happy to meet with you at any time to discuss your dreams and ideas for building and/or renovation. Please give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to talking with you.

Daniel F. DeLong

President