Whitecap NPI has selected Azali Homes and Newcastle Homes, award-winning local custom home builders, as its Showcase of Homes builders.

Both builders will begin constructing the Showcase of Homes in December 2024, with anticipated completion in the fourth quarter of 2025.

These custom-designed homes will enhance the coastal living experience and highlight the natural surroundings of the destination resort and residential community.

“We are proud to be part of the visionary Whitecap NPI community," said Sara Azali, CEO and owner at Azali Homes. “Having built along the Texas Coast for 20 years, this innovative project allows us to create spaces where residents can truly connect with the beauty and vibrancy of island living. We’re excited to bring our expertise to this remarkable development."

Newcastle Homes will be building three-story floor plans designed by Place Designers ranging from 2,358 to 2,787 square feet of livable space.

Azali Homes will construct two and three-story floor plans by Will & Fotsch Architects, ranging from 2,651 to 3,976 square feet of livable space.

These homes will showcase features including a rooftop terrace, elevator, pool, summer kitchen, boat dock, high-end appliances and professionally designed interiors.

"We are honored to be selected as one of the first home builders for this groundbreaking master-planned community in Corpus Christi," said John Pope, president of Newcastle Homes. "This is a unique opportunity to create homes that not only reflect our commitment to quality and craftsmanship but also embrace the island lifestyle and its natural habitats that make this area so special."

Upon completion, Whitecap NPI will span 240 acres and feature over 600 residential options, including single-family homes, villas, condos and cross-generational housing. The homes, many with canal access for boating and water sports, will be situated in island enclaves, creating unique neighborhoods connected by bridges, boardwalks and pathways to the rest of the community.

The development will also include a 30-acre nature preserve designed to meticulously restore the natural barrier island habitat and serve as a refuge for a myriad of species.

"This marks an exciting step forward in bringing our vision for Whitecap NPI to life," said Terence Johnson, executive vice president and general manager at Ashlar Development. "Both Newcastle Homes and Azali Homes bring deep understanding of the coastal lifestyle and their appreciation for preserving its natural habitats aligns perfectly with our vision for this development."

With the support of Strategyst LLC, homesites are currently available for sale.

Diamond Beach Holdings LLC, in collaboration with Ashlar Development LLC, initiated the groundbreaking for this master-planned community in May 2023.

About Whitecap NPI

Whitecap NPI is a master-planned residential community on the north end of Padre Island. Located at 14353 Commodores Drive, the 242-acre development, is the first ever master-planned community in Corpus Christi. Whitecap NPI will simultaneously transform the Texas Gulf Coast, whilst bringing new and expanded services to the community, improved water quality and infrastructure, and significant revenue to the city. With its stunning location and world-class amenities, Whitecap NPI is set to become the premier destination for those seeking the ultimate coastal lifestyle. Once completed, the site will feature over 600 premier waterfront residential options alongside the pristine coastline offering a blend of both a thrilling and serene beach experience. For more information and for sales inquiries, visit whitecaplivingnpi.com.

About Ashlar Development LLC

Headquartered in Dallas, Ashlar Development LLC is the master developer of numerous, well-established, successful master-planned communities, including The Groves in Northeast Houston, Whitecap-North Padre Island, Nichols Vale in Middle Tennessee, and Wildridge in North Dallas. Combined, these four communities comprise nearly 6,000 homes on approximately 3,500 acres. For more information, visit ashlardev.com.

About Diamond Beach Holdings, LLC

Diamond Beach Holdings, LLC is a subsidiary of the International Bancshares Corporation, a multi-bank financial holding company headquartered in Laredo, Texas with 165 facilities and 256 ATMs servicing 75 communities in Texas and Oklahoma.

About Strategyst LLC

Strategyst LLC — an international luxury residential, second home, and resort marketing and sales organization — has marketed and sold over $11 billion of luxury real estate in North America and the Caribbean, including branded properties with The Ritz-Carlton, Orient Express, Marriott, and Starwood. Strategyst’s experience and expertise encompasses a broad range of markets, including resort properties, as well as urban, residential, luxury high-rise, and master-planned communities. For more information, visit https://strategystllc.com.