Surf's Up
By:William Lyon Homes
Designed By: William Hezmalhalch Architects

William Lyon Homes brings you "Surf's Up" - the best little lifeguard tower on the beach!

Upstairs in busy Lifeguard Tower #5 is a beach lover's dream featuring pop-out cabana style windows, lighted interior and exterior, wood floors, a beach scene mural, real lifeguard flags and other necessary tools of the trade. Watch the sunset and check surf conditions on the chair-lined observation deck. Parked out back is an adorable kid-sized Jeep to help patrol the sandy beaches.

Lyon Homes has participated in Project Playhouse for nine years and is grateful to the contributors who generously donated their time and expertise to help build our lifeguard tower. We are excited to be part of HomeAid's efforts to provide shelter for the temporarily homeless in our community.

Special Thanks to Our Contributors:

Aquatic Technologies Architectural Color Design California Ad Company Cal-West Nurseries City of Newport Beach Fire Department, Lifeguard Division Custom Coffee Plan Dunn Edwards Paint Ford Framing Co. Frank Radmacher & Associates

Joe Justus Kim Karpacz Newmac Custom Painting Signs by Beach T. McGee Electric Trimco Finish Triumph Sheet Metal Walter's Wholesale Electric

By: ETCO Development
Designed by: JBZ Architecture + Planning

Stroll back in time to a simpler way of life at The Gamble House, a miniature replica of Pasadena's famous architectural treasure. ETCO Development proudly presents this custom-built masterpiece that is both elegant and charming. From the moment you see the slate and copper roof and custom beveled glass, you'll know just how special The Gamble House is.

Inside features plenty of room for children who want to let their imaginations run wild. There's indoor plumbing and the custom-stained maple cabinetry add a grown-up touch. The designer slate floor is a perfect addition to the interior of the cottage and the custom wood windows add a timeless beauty.

The Gamble House has all the warmth and comfort of the place we affectionately call "home."

Special Thanks to Our Contributors:

All Star Electric American Deck Systems Canac Kitchens Chameleon Merchandising & Design The Glass Eye R. L. Garrett Landscape Eric Holtz Construction Interior Specialists

Jayar Manufacturing Company Merit Masonry Paramount Framing Plumbing Concepts Roy Miller Painting Signature Interiors Southland Windows Szabo International

By: David Mulvaney wit the LeBon Family
Designed by: Richard Krantz, AIA

From the diary of Rebecca Austen, shipwrecked 1899 en-route from Portsmouth, England to the West Indies.

"I was so surprised to be alive. My last memory was the shrieking of the ship as it pulled apart and the thrashing of the horses in the water as I frantically held on to my brother Charles. Suddenly, a calm and peace as I'd never felt before surrounded us as a nest of silky gray dolphins floated us to shore. We were alone. Over the weeks we assembled a beach structure, aided by bits and pieces of the ship's final sighs and surrender to the battering of the waves. Chests with treasures intact, the chandelier...and even silverware came to us as we set up housekeeping.

We were alive, but lonely.

Our uncle's acquaintance, H.G. Wells, had regaled is with his theories of time travel several years ago, which after many attempts became a reality as our beach hut was lifted off the sand in one giant whoosh. When we lurched to a stop we found ourselves in the most unearthly, beautiful place. I struggled to make out the words "Fashion Island" on a signpost...we ventured out into our new world."

Modern day shipwreck survivors will find all the latest conveniences including electrical, cable, and modem hook-ups. An audio system with built-in speakers, authentic English hardware, antique crystal chandelliers, custom cabinetry, limestone countertops, ships wheel and bell, hurricane lamps, bamboo-clad exterior, hand-finished venetian plaster walls, an observation deck and many other custom touches will make the occupants hope a rescue party never arrives!

Many thanks to the wonderful contributors and craftspeople who have given so freely to help provide shelter to those who have found themselves on rough waters.

Special Thanks to Our Contributors:

Scott Allen Hardwood Floors Associated Building Supply, Inc. Array Builders Beach Plumbing Rupert Briggs Sheet Metal, Inc. Bruce Hardwood and Laminated Floors --Distributed by Virginia Hardwood Co. Builders Specialties Unlimited Buena Park Lumber Company California Interior Plants & the Tachovsky Family Chiarini Marble & Stone Amanda Folgner Watercolors Robert Derham Heather DiPetrillo Mr. & Mrs. Lee Coit

Guillermo Castillo Painting Doug & Cindy Gillmore Draper Drywall Grivel Landscape Development Ganahl Lumber Company & Robert Derham Fawn Memories & the Nelson Family Island Living Instant Jungle & the Wallace Family Kuno's Grading La Vie en Rose, Heather DiPetrilloLinda Mulvaney Designs & Fabrications Jacqueline Nicolas, French Hardware Sally Taylor and Michelle Perez Moultrop Finish Hardware The Nelson Family Orpac Millwork Products Pacific Window & Pressure Washing Daniel Pehkoff Construction

Michelle Perez R & B Electric The Wallace Family Schmid Insulation Stephen Shelley Roofing Sepulveda Building Materials Signature Millworks South Coast Plastic Recycle Szemenyei Construction Thoemmes Cabinet Makers UNI-LITE, & the Vanags Family Village Nursery White Cap Industries Ysidro Martinez Construction Clean-Up

Frog Hollow
By: New Urban West with Cox, Castle, Nicholson, LLP
Designed by: Bassenian/Lagoni Architects

It's not easy being Greene and Greene, especially on such a diminutive scale. But that's the idea at the heart of Frog Hollow.

Based on the Greene brothers' famed Gamble House in Pasadena, Frog Hollow echoes the elements of their Craftsman style--the broad overhanging eave, the door and window detailing, and the rich texture of stone and shingle--only, here it's accompanied by the laughter of children.

The house is set behind an enchanting lily pond that functions as a "moat" complete with footbridge and flanking stone pillars. Gnomes and topiary deer surround the place with a magical air.

There's magic inside, too: up in the loft you'll find Kermit, three feet tall, wearing the Greenes' trademark straw hat. You can almost hear him saying, "Welcome to Frog Hollow. And thank you for your donation. That's very green of you!"

Our thanks to our contributors:

Art Manufacturers, Inc. Astro Electric B&M Contractors Carisch-Moore Centennial Lighting Coastline Patio & Deck FCM Fireplaces Color Design Art Digital Security Systems Garris Plastering

J&S Floors James Hardie Kane Construction KAS Supply Kastle Stairs LA Group Landscape Development, Inc. Lifetime Coating Lorem ipsum Advertising N. Evenhaim, Inc.

Nelstar & Assoc. Normar Sales Nuwalco Pacific Coast Roofing Paragon Insulation Simi Valley Glass Southcoast Sheetmetal Stonecraft Industries Terry Ames Construction Terry Lumber Vista Paint

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To express their dedication and service to the community, the Newport Beach Firefighters Association proudly teams with Robert Hidey Architects to create this scale replica of our very own Balboa Island Fire Station 4.

Clang! Clang! Clang sounds the alarm, and another exciting adventure awaits the children responding to the emergency 911 call from Newport Station 4 ½. Whether upstairs in the "day room" or on the balcony, the always ready-for-action firefighter quickly responds to the apparatus room to don full "turn-outs" and hop aboard the shiny red fire engine.

Housed in the apparatus bay are a red fire engine and a fire chief's command vehicle. These two replica pedal cars come complete with mobile radios and headsets that are used to communicate with the crews working on the hose lines and scaling the ladders.

After a hard day of fighting fire the emergency crews return to the station to ready the equipment for the next alarm. Inside Station 4 ½ the young firefighter is surrounded by hand painted murals depicting authentic firehouse scenes. Built-in for added excitement and a quick response to the rig, Station 4 ½ is equipped with an interior fire pole and an exterior slide. The design team captures the classic theme of the real Balboa Island Fire Station consisting of stucco exterior and tile roof. This hometown theme is accented by the freestanding flagpole in front and clock tower perched at the roof peak which overlooks the community the firehouse stands to protect.

The Newport Beach Firefighters Association sincerely thanks all those that gave financial and product support towards the completion of this project. The Firefighters Playhouse Building Committee also thanks the rank and file Newport Beach Firefighters for their generous gift of volunteer hours and financial support to assist HomeAid. Because of their combined effort, the dream of excitement and adventure the child in all of us feels when we hear the scream of the siren and clang of the fire bell is brought to life in Newport Beach Fire Station 4 ½.

A Special thanks to our contributors:

Battery Mart Buy2way.com Saeed Danosian Deleo Clay Tile Engineered Storage Systems, Inc. Foam Concepts Greentrac.com Hoag Hospital Emergency Physicians Group The Home Depot Industrial Metal Supply JP's on the Bay

LI Metal Systems Minney's Yacht Surplus Native Landscaping Nikki's Flags Old Quaker/ Sherman Williams Omega Products Intl. Inc. Page Private School RD Systems, Inc.- Electronic Security Systems Ric Namey Robertson Construction UPI Sealant Products

"A cottage in the French countryside," like "a summer afternoon," is the sort of phrase that evokes a misty-eyed and dreamy response. Here life doesn't race past in the same way - things happen at a slower pace. Living in a country cottage implies a relaxation of the barriers between indoors and out. Doors and windows can be left open so that the smell of lilacs can waft into the kitchen.

Here you can enjoy the pleasures of a country cottage conceived by architects whose dreams were fulfilled by craftsman who gave their undivided attention to every nook and cranny. And the charm of this magical country cottage is matched only by today's most modern conveniences, including a security system, slate roof, copper flashing, hardwood floor, shutters, operational plumbing and electrical, flagstone decking, stone veneers and inlaid wood and stained glass doors.

May the inhabitants of "Une Maison Conte d'Fée" enjoy the pleasures, along with the satisfaction of knowing that their generosity has given others less fortunate a much-needed hand.

Special Thanks to Our Contributors:

B&B Framing Bill Holt Painting C+S Drywall Carisch-Moore Clary Roofing Classic Plumbing CME Masonry Cross State Electric Design Tech Designers Workroom Don Ruyle Enchanted Garden Stained Glass Excell Cabinets

Frank Radamacher Landscape Design Gary Fraley Group West Advertising Interstate Sheet Metal Jerry & Diane Melendez Joe Verska Grading Lee Ekola Marble Works Mark Hargrove Modern Electric Neff Rentals Oak Valley Finish

Outdoor Dimensions Precision Glass RDE Plastering Sand Canyon Plants Sierra Landscape Southland Flooring Swings n' Things Sylvia & Louis Cleaning Technology One Village Nursery Western Insulation

Imagination is the cornerstone of youthful adventure and "Bullwinkle's Lodge", is a stone and wooden lodge of whimsy and fantasy reminiscent of a hidden forest retreat. Young imaginations can soar to the stars through the solarium, safely encounter cartoon creatures on the lodge TV and comfortably enjoy appointments such as a stone fireplace, hewn wood floors and cabinets from custom leather lodge chairs on a "bearskin" rug.

Pacific Design Estates, their contributing suppliers, renowned architect, Robert Sinclair AIA, and acclaimed interior designer, Karen Butera, collaborated to create a child's call to the wild world of woodland imagination as their contribution to Project Playhouse in support of HomeAid's continuing efforts to provide housing for the temporarily homeless of Orange County.

List of Subcontractors/Donors:

A-2-Z Deck Coating Chamley Landscape Debbie Sclafani - Coast Newport Properties Finton Associates Gaetano Flooring Good Sounds Greenleaf Grading Company, Inc. Greg Pautsch Building Hodson Lighting Holland Construction

HR Steel Judy Juarez Karen Butera Designs Liverpool Plumbing Manhattan Finishes Moultrup Hardware Mr. Paint Neutron Electric Newport Glass Company Pacific Design Estates

Peridian International Ragusa Construction Ron Millar - Coast Newport Properties Sue Kolbas - Stewart Title Venetian Stone Wilshire Fireplace Young Ideas

There's no one happier than our Three Little Pigs, coming home after a long day's work to their comfortable new house.

The interior is absolutely "comfy" with a lounge chair and window seat for reading and relaxing. There's a bubbling pot of "wolf stew" on the fire in their quaint kitchen with all the amenities. There's even a bowl of milk for their pet kitten, who's also enjoying dinner.

And, of course, it's carefully constructed from all three preferred building materials - sticks, straw and bricks. But not to worry, it's a quality, Pardee-built home, so no amount of huffing and puffing will blow this house down!

Special Thanks to Our Contributors:

Allan Zukor Advertising Design B W Carter Painting, Inc. Color Design Art Doorway Manufacturing Company ELP Euro Design, Inc. Foshay Electric, Inc. Garden Art Garris Plastering H. L. Masonry Builders, Inc. H. N. R. Framing Systems, Inc. Hardwood Creations

Jayar ManufacturingLifescapes International Magnesite Specialties Mega Western Sales Open Line Petersen-Dean, Inc. Pro-Scape, Inc. Saber Plumbing San Diego Mirror and Window Schmid Insulation T. J. Roger Drywall, Inc. Valley Crest Valley Crest Trees

It's California beach culture meets Hawaiian flare at "Hale Kai" - House by the Sea. Imagine a cozy beach house in casual California style with a New England orientation.

This wonderful playhouse has all the amenities children need to let their imaginations soar. Walk through under the covered porch and through the double Dutch doors to view a children's paradise. The kitchen has running water, a built-in dining nook and cabinets, and Corian countertops.

A second-floor balcony lets children view the action from above ground and imagine adventures in far-away places. The exterior of Hale Kai features copper trim, cedar shingles, and shutters that beautify the cottage and lend it an authentic Cape Cod style. The durable Pergo flooring will hold up to any amount of children's play and the custom Wanescott interiors add the perfect finishing touch.

Come live by the Sea...come to Hale Kai.

Special Thanks to Our Contributors:

American Hardwood American Roof Guard Baldwin Hardware Chateau Interiors Crown Custom Hardware D.M. Color Express Environmental Landscape Products G.W. Surfaces J.E.S.

Kyla Marie Whitelock Lampost Pizza/Backstreet Brewery Landconcern Milgard Manufacturing New Plumbing Oak Mill Inc. Pacific Coast Nursery Pacific Sheet Metal Pro Coat

Ranchland Escrow Roy Cabinets Roy Miller Painting RWD Construction Schamber Electric Style Design Interiors Walter's Wholesale Electric

This bamboo clad, hand painted playhouse is reminiscent of the bures that the people of Fiji have lived in for several centuries along the beaches and in the rainforest areas of this beautiful country.

Beyond the beauty of the islands is the warmth, generosity and inner beauty of its people.

This bure has been built by the hands of people generous in spirit that want to see the children of Orange County and their families sheltered from the elements and protected from harm.

Thank you to our contributors:

Artistic Maintenance, Inc. Floria Interiors Renee French Ronald Gonzalez Jim Haid Sam Maimone Nathaniel Rivera

Bobbie and Glenn Samford James Silva SPJ Lighting Shaw & Sons Concrete Upholstery Creations Taylor Baysinger, for her patience with her mom

The sun is shining and the surf is pumping! You're just steps from the summertime fun in this classic barefoot beach cottage, so grab your board and catch a wave!

The Crystal Cove Hideaway, by Taylor Woodrow Homes, is the perfect place for hangin' out when you're not hangin' 10. This high-tech cottage is wired for the 21st century, yet is the perfect place to just relax and soak up some rays....and when the sun goes down, enjoy something most surfers only dream of...a state-of-the-art entertainment center with a plasma screen TV and "Endless Summer" playing on DVD in surround sound stereo!

Now that's cool!

Special thanks to our contributors:

ALM Painting Ametex Fabrics Armstrong Garden Center Audio Visual Entertainment Awning Masters Bargia Bay Ornamental Iron & Welding Beach Drapery Bemus Landscape, Inc. Blue Canoe Build-A-Bear Workshop California Images of Architecture Charm and Company Chuck Zaremba Contract Resources, Inc. Creative Rug Designs Crown Custom Hardware Custom Quality Davey Roofing

Davis Brothers Duralee Fabrics Eon Reality EuroDesign Folia Fine Fabrics and Wallcoverings Ford Plastering Furniture Source G & D Paperhanging Ganahl Lumber Company Glass Crafters Henfeathers Home Depot Hydro Glass INS International IVY Landscape Architects J and J Labor Jenny Silk John L. Ginger Masonry Karen Drazin Kenneth McDonald Designs

Kelgrade Fine Graders Kovach Marketing Lee Ekola Woodworks Lithocraft Michele Burch Faux Printing Mission Sheet Metal Oma Talley Design, Inc. NuCoast Graphics Paragon Insulation Paul Carter Surfboards Pella Windows Perry Smith R and L Weather-stripping Residential Design Service Residential Electric Restoration Hardware Richard Marshall Flooring Rock Formations Sara St. James Shake Shack Something Very Special

Sony Southern California Rain Gutter Southwest Doors Speakercraft Spicher and Company Studio B The Ruhe Family Theme Accessories TOES on the NOSE TotsLot.com.TL Ultra Woodworks Unicorn Delivery Valley Crest Valley Crest Trees Village Nursuries West Coast Drywall Western Home Security Willow Green

Feel the beat of the steel drums playing the warm tropical breeze. CWI Development and its team of contributors invite you to sit back and hear the sounds of calypso music floating in the warm ocean air. Feel the sand between your toes as you run outside onto the beach in your backyard.

"Calypso Dreams," designed by Urban Arena, will whisk you away to Key West and beyond. This fanciful Caribbean cottage displays the Keys' gingerbread craftsmanship of fine wood detailing with a windward lanai. This whimsical cottage features intricate glass mosaics, trompe l'oeil and Quicksilver Inc. fabrics.

The kids will gaze above into the tropical sunset as they fall asleep on the hidden bed having Calypso Dreams.

List of Subcontractors/Donors:

A & B Custom Upholstery Adel Rakhshani, Artist Aginagwa - Mulch Atlas Sheet Metal Boyer Company Buena Park Lumber Cannery Paints, Marilyn Poliquin Louise E. Cartter Chumo Construction Inc. Concept Studio Custom Weatherstripping Derwood

Frazee Paint, Paul Stanton Susie Gross The Hope Depot Hyatt Custom Draperies John Janis Plumbing Katherine Lam Design Matt Multz Mission Shutters M.G. Swing Company Moultrup Finish Hardware Newport Brass Newport Sash & Door

Normandy Hardware Leslye Page Quicksilver R. Morris Collection Rob Harrison Shaw & Sons SPJ Lighting South Coast Stairworks Subtle Tones The Weeda Group, Inc. Walker Zanger Yoshi Nursery