PORTFOLIO · SELECTED WORK SISU · EST. 2021

A few of the homes,
Daniel built.

VOLUME ONE

REGION RIO GRANDE VALLEY
MCALLEN · MISSION · DONNA

A selection of work across the Valley. Spec builds, modern townhomes, and full renovations. Each one personally led by Daniel and the Sisu crew, slab to keys. The same care now goes into every custom build we take on.

CONTENTS · SEVEN ENTRIES 2021 → 2026
No. 01The Three SistersMcAllen, TX↓ No. 02The SageMcAllen, TX↓ No. 03The CornerMcAllen, TX↓ No. 04The StoneDonna, TX↓ No. 05Brass RowMission, TX↓ No. 06The FarmhouseMission, TX↓ No. 07The Pool HouseMcAllen, TX↓
No. 01 Modern Townhome Series

The Three Sisters.

Downtown McAllen, TX

A three unit modern townhome series in downtown McAllen, three personalities sharing the same DNA.

Three Sisters · street view of modern townhome with shed roof 01
Sister 01 · The eldest

The smallest footprint.

3 BD2.5 BA1,262 SF
Three Sisters · middle unit shown between its two sisters 02
Sister 02 · The middle

Same DNA in a wider stance.

3 BD2.5 BA1,460 SF
Three Sisters · end unit front elevation 03
Sister 03 · The youngest

Twin of the middle sister.

3 BD2.5 BA1,460 SF
Plate I to XIII · Three personalities, one set of bones Three Sisters · McAllen
Three Sisters · upper balcony with sliding doors and view to street I · Balcony
Three Sisters · stair with brass sputnik chandelier and wood handrail II · Stair & Sputnik
Three Sisters · sage shaker kitchen with brass dome pendants III · Sage Kitchen
Three Sisters · alternate kitchen with light shaker cabinets and quartz island IV · Light Kitchen
Three Sisters · kitchen island with black faucet and brass pendants V · Island
Three Sisters · primary bath with double vanity and walk in shower VI · Primary Bath
Three Sisters · half bath with vessel sink and matte black wall faucet VII · Half Bath
Three Sisters · exterior detail VIII · Exterior
Three Sisters · kitchen island top view with quartz counter and brass dome pendants IX · Quartz Island
Three Sisters · secondary bath with tub shower combo and quartz vanity X · Secondary Bath
Three Sisters · twin entry corridor between units XI · Twin Entry
Three Sisters · great room looking back from the front door, sliding doors to back yard, kitchen at right XII · Great Room
Three Sisters · rear elevation showing the row from behind with the back yards XIII · Rear & Yards
No. 02 Townhouse · Brick & Stucco

The Sage.

McAllen, TX

A brick and stucco townhouse with metal roof, two car attached garage, quartz kitchen, and a downstairs powder room built for entertaining. Sits a few blocks south of downtown McAllen with a Walk Score of 81. Finished turn key with appliances, custom drapes, professional landscaping, and a full sprinkler system.

Beds3
Baths2.5
Living1,400 sf
Walk Score81
The Sage · rear elevation with paver patio, brick and stucco facade, upper balcony with pergola REAR ELEVATION
Plate I to VIII · Interior & Exterior The Sage · Turn Key
The Sage · open living and kitchen with backyard view I · Living & Kitchen
The Sage · kitchen island with black pendant lights and sage cabinets II · Kitchen Island
The Sage · kitchen range and quartz backsplash detail III · Range & Quartz
The Sage · downstairs half bath with wood slat wall and organic mirror IV · Half Bath
The Sage · primary bath with double vanity and wood slat wall V · Primary Bath
The Sage · main bedroom with sliding door to balcony VI · Main Bedroom
The Sage · upper balcony with brick wall and street view VII · Upper Balcony
The Sage · stair with wood handrail and lit treads VIII · Stair
The Corner · front elevation with Dove Gray stucco, black garage and metal screen detail FRONT ELEVATION
No. 03 Townhouse · Corner Lot

The Corner.

McAllen, TX

Living space plus a master terrace, a back porch, and a two car garage. Sits on a corner lot in McAllen. Dove Gray stucco, Master Mesa Tan brick veneer, Tex Rib metal roof in matte black, and a bronze polycarbonate pergola at the entry.

Beds3
Baths2.5
Living1,400 sf
Terrace114 sf
Porch160 sf
Plate I to VII · The Corner The Corner · McAllen
The Corner · open living and dining looking through to kitchen, sectional sofa, warm staging I · Open Living & Kitchen
The Corner · corner profile showing Mesa Tan brick veneer, Dove Gray stucco and Tex Rib metal roof II · Corner · Brick & Stucco
The Corner · kitchen with gray shaker cabinets and three slim pendant lights over the peninsula III · Kitchen
The Corner · master bedroom with sliding doors to the master terrace IV · Master & Terrace
The Corner · nursery with rocker, dresser and crib V · Nursery
The Corner · side elevation showing the shed roof profile and white stucco VI · Side Elevation
The Corner · back porch with wicker furniture under a brick column and balcony above VII · Back Porch
The Stone · front elevation with sloped roofs, white James Hardie walls and stone column entry SLOPED ROOFS · JAMES HARDIE
No. 04 Custom · Contemporary

The Stone.

Donna, TX

A contemporary build with sloped roofs, white James Hardie fiber cement walls, dark trim, and stone column detail. The most architecturally distinct home in the collection and a different direction from the Valley spec landscape.

Beds3
Baths2.5
Living1,654 sf
Lot9,762 sf
Plate I to XIII · A Different Direction The Stone · Donna
The Stone · aerial view showing the sloped roofs and modern profile I · Aerial
The Stone · covered walkway with skylight slats and stone wall II · Pergola Walkway
The Stone · stone tile entry detail with recessed picture window III · Stone Entry
The Stone · foyer with wood slat divider and brass sputnik chandelier IV · Foyer
The Stone · kitchen with brass chandelier and wood slat partition V · Kitchen
The Stone · kitchen island with quartz waterfall edge and dual chandeliers VI · Kitchen Island
The Stone · living room with sliding glass doors to back yard VII · Living
The Stone · primary bedroom with sliding doors VIII · Primary Bedroom
The Stone · primary bath with double vanity and walk in shower IX · Primary Bath
The Stone · walk in closet with built in shelving and drawers X · Walk In Closet
The Stone · half bath with quartz vanity XI · Half Bath
The Stone · rear elevation showing sloped roofs and sliding doors XII · Rear Elevation
The Stone · covered back patio with ceiling fan and back yard XIII · Back Patio
No. 05 A Row of Three · Mission

Brass Row.

Mission, TX

A three home stretch on one street in Mission. Two are matching modern farmhouses, four bedrooms apiece. The third is a slightly smaller home next door. A row designed to feel like a family of homes, with shared design DNA and finishes tuned to each lot.

Brass Row · modern farmhouse pair with wood column entry, twin of 2013 A
Farmhouse A

Four beds, three baths.

4 BD3 BA1,749 SF
Brass Row · symmetric twin pair front elevation, framed on the left unit B
Farmhouse B

The matching twin.

4 BD3 BA1,749 SF
Brass Row · smaller two storey modern farmhouse with white board and batten facade and black garage C
The smaller plan

The neighbor next door.

3 BD2 BA1,534 SF
Plate I to X · Shared DNA, Tuned Finishes Brass Row · Mission
Brass Row · bath with sloped ceiling, walk in shower and patterned tile floor I · Sloped Bath
Brass Row · open kitchen and dining with branched chandelier and sliding doors II · Open Living & Kitchen
Brass Row · farmhouse dining with lantern pendant III · Dining Nook
Brass Row · kitchen with arched opening and grey and white checker tile floor IV · Arched Kitchen
Brass Row · guest bath with marble counters and brass shower fixtures V · Marble & Brass · Guest
Brass Row · black island with cane bar stools and chandelier VI · Island Seating
Brass Row · master bath with double marble vanity, arched wood mirrors and brass cross handle faucets VII · Marble & Brass · Master
Brass Row · main bedroom with chandelier and view to backyard VIII · Main Bedroom
Brass Row · farmhouse kitchen with white shaker cabinets, subway tile, stainless hood and X-detail island IX · Farmhouse Kitchen · X Island
Brass Row · open kitchen and living looking through to dining with lantern pendant and white finishes X · Open Kitchen & Living
The Farmhouse · front elevation with board and batten and black accent tower FRONT ELEVATION
No. 06 Spec Build · Modern Farmhouse

The Farmhouse.

Mission, TX

A modern farmhouse on a cul de sac lot in Mission. HardiPlank exterior, quartz counters, tile throughout, and walk in closets. ERI energy certified, finished inside Sharyland ISD.

Beds3
Baths2.5
Living1,430 sf
SchoolSharyland
Plate I to XIII · Exterior & Interior The Farmhouse · Finished
The Farmhouse · alternate front angle showing modern farmhouse profile I · Street View
The Farmhouse · open kitchen and dining with branched black chandelier II · Kitchen & Dining
The Farmhouse · dining with chandelier and kitchen vent hood beyond III · Dining
The Farmhouse · kitchen with painted vent hood and shaker cabinets IV · Kitchen Hood
The Farmhouse · kitchen with sliding door to back yard V · Kitchen & Yard
The Farmhouse · powder room with organic mirror and waterfall quartz vanity VI · Powder Room
The Farmhouse · stair with wood-look tile treads and lit risers VII · Stair
The Farmhouse · bedroom with sliding door and ceiling fan VIII · Bedroom
The Farmhouse · primary bath with marble shower and organic mirror IX · Primary Bath
The Farmhouse · secondary bath with patterned mosaic tile floor and marble shower X · Tile Bath
The Farmhouse · garage with epoxy finished floor XI · Garage
The Farmhouse · rear elevation with black trim and board and batten siding XII · Rear Elevation
The Farmhouse · aerial back view showing cul de sac lot XIII · Aerial · Cul de Sac
No. 07 Renovation · Down to the Studs

The Pool House.

North McAllen, TX

A single story home in north McAllen taken down to the studs and brought back to life. New kitchen, new baths, new flooring, fresh lighting throughout. The same hands that frame and finish a new build can also renovate an older home with the same care.

Beds3
Baths2
Living1,631 sf
ScopeFull reno
The Pool House · front elevation after renovation FRONT ELEVATION Full Renovation
Plate I to VIII · Interior & Exterior The Pool House · After
The Pool House · living room with octagonal tray ceiling I · Living Room Full Renovation
The Pool House · kitchen with skylight, quartz counters II · Kitchen Full Renovation
The Pool House · primary bedroom with arched window and tray ceiling III · Primary Full Renovation
The Pool House · bath with tiled tub surround IV · Bath Full Renovation
The Pool House · kitchen sink and counter detail V · Kitchen Detail Full Renovation
The Pool House · covered brick entry porch VI · Entry Porch Full Renovation
The Pool House · foyer looking through to kitchen and bath VII · Foyer Full Renovation
The Pool House · back yard with paver patio VIII · Back Yard Full Renovation
ONE BUILDER · EVERY SITE

One pair of hands on every build.

Every home on this page was personally led by Daniel from foundation to final walkthrough, with the same crew at every site and no subcontracted project managers in between. That same level of attention is what Sisu now brings to custom builds for Valley families who want a home designed and built around how they actually live.

Daniel Estrada, Sisu Development
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