Mi Arbolito has been designed with the finest amenities the market has to offer. After entering Mi Arbolito -- either from the front portico at Sixth Avenue or from the below-grade parking structure -- the building’s lobby is an elegant composition of subtle lighting with polished Italian porcelain floors and distinctive wall coverings. Stepping into one of two well-appointed elevator cabs, a private elevator foyer is immediately outside your "front door". This foyer is only accessible by a keyed-switch in the elevator or from an audio/visual control panel within the residence, which is connected to the front gate for admittance of guests.

The private elevator foyers will be detailed to match the entry lobby, as well as serving as a transition to the private residence. After opening the large, elegant front door, the entry pavilion will have Italian porcelain floors and low-voltage lighting fixtures and track lighting for art, photographs, as well as for the display of plants, furniture, books and memorabilia. Immediately upon entering the residence, and viewing down the similarly detailed galleria, the splendor of San Diego is captured through the floor-to-ceiling glass window wall. This view is further accentuated by solid hardwood floors in the living and dining rooms, running parallel to the line of sight, and its higher volume.

The spacious living room, with twenty-five linear feet of floor-to-ceiling window wall, will have on its west wall a closed system fireplace. On its north wall, the exposed concrete wall will accommodate a fully-wired entertainment center. Adjacent to the living room is the intimate dining room with seating for 12 people; this room opens to a pair of French doors and the large wrap-around balcony. Free form, low-voltage track lights define both the living and dining areas.

In the kitchen, the floor will be Italian porcelain tile, the counter tops will be of granite, and the custom cabinetry will feature the finest hardware. Moreover, appliances and fixtures are GE® Monogram or Profile and will be finished in stainless steel and chrome. The layout of the kitchen is functional elegance designed for complete interaction between the living and dining rooms, as well as the adjacent balcony - these three spaces will have splendid views of the park and southern environs. Sitting at the raised "bar-counter", which separates the kitchen from the dining/living area, the chef becomes more than a cook. The lighting in the kitchen is low-voltage fixtures, under cabinet fluorescents, and low-voltage "tek" tracks over the "bar-counter". The kitchen sink is a three-bowl Elkay stainless steel with Grohe fixtures. In addition, the laundry room is adjacent to the kitchen; this space will accommodate a side-by-side washer and dryer. The trash chute, in its own closet, is conveniently located off the entry pavilion.

The main master suite ("east-suite") is accessed either from the entry pavilion or just off the dining room. This suite has a large, floor-to-ceiling window facing south, affording views to Balboa Park. The hardwood floors are wall-to-wall and the lights are low-voltage fixtures and tracks. The large walk-in closet -- which has a north facing window for daylight -- has a built-in shelving and hanging system. The floors of the master bath, as well as the wainscot, will be Italian porcelain tile. The countertops, which contain double sinks, are granite. Moreover, the shower surround is etched, frameless glass. Likewise, the Roman tub is completely surrounded in Italian porcelain tile. In addition, the water closet is in its own compartment; all plumbing fixtures are Kohler and Grohe. In a similar fashion, the "west-suite" will be detailed to match the "east suite". Unique characteristics of this suite are the views afforded to the northwest, and in particular, from upper level residences, Hillcrest, Mission Bay, the Sea World Tower, and Mt. Soledad.

At Mi Arbolito, the design approach to the residential interiors is functional elegance with a contemporary edge.