IDYLE Featured on NC Modernist’s Sold-Out “Modapalooza” Tour
Raleigh, NC. – IDYLE, Downtown Raleigh’s first Net-Zero Energy-capable townhome collection, has been selected as one of nine stops on Modapalooza, the sold-out Modernist bus tour organized by NC Modernist. The event, which highlights bold examples of Modernist architecture across the Triangle, will feature IDYLE as a pioneering project redefining sustainable urban living.
Johnny Chappell, Owner/Founder of Chappell, recently joined NC Modernist’s George Smart at the Compass Midtown meeting to discuss the importance of protecting Raleigh’s architectural heritage while championing forward-thinking projects. “We’re incredibly proud to represent IDYLE in Downtown Raleigh,” said Chappell. “This collection doesn’t just bring luxury living to the city center—it sets a new standard for how modern homes can balance beauty, performance and environmental responsibility.”
“This collection doesn’t just bring luxury living to the city center—it sets a new standard for how modern homes can balance beauty, performance and environmental responsibility.”
– Johnny Chappell, Owner/Founder of Chappell
During the session, Smart spotlighted the sold-out Modapalooza tour and its lineup of significant Modernist works. IDYLE, designed by the award-winning Raleigh Architecture Company and delivered by local builders, stood out as the Triangle’s first Net-Zero-Ready townhome community.
“George Smart has been a tireless advocate for modern design, and we’re honored to partner with NC Modernist in this celebration,” said Chappell. “Working alongside George and his team reinforces our commitment to both preserving Raleigh’s past and pushing its design future forward.”
ABOUT IDYLE: DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S FIRST NET-ZERO ENERGY TOWNHOMES
IDYLE offers a collection of 10 environmentally friendly townhomes for sale in Downtown Raleigh, combining modern styling with innovative eco-capabilities. Now move-in-ready, buyers who go under contract this summer will receive a complimentary Tesla Powerwall upgrade.
Each residence spans approximately 2,700 square feet, with three to four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, and expansive rooftop patios offering skyline views. The collection’s first fully Net-Zero-Energy Certified townhome—scoring a HERS rating of 0—has already been delivered, complete with ENERGY STAR and Indoor AirPlus certifications.
Eco-forward features include solar-ready infrastructure, EV charging capabilities, Tesla Powerwall integration, and advanced ventilation systems. Together, these systems reduce emissions, enhance indoor air quality and create healthier, more resilient living environments. Purchasers may also qualify for energy and tax credits valued between $4,500 and $31,000 for a limited time.
Positioned in the heart of Downtown Raleigh, IDYLE pairs modern metro convenience with sustainable design. Walkable access to restaurants, concert venues and cultural amenities makes it an ideal choice for homeowners seeking a lifestyle that’s both connected and future-ready.
WHAT’S NEXT
IDYLE, featured on Modapalooza, is not the only eco-focused collection brought to market this year by the Chappell team. Nearby, City Hike, a collection of twelve turnkey solar-ready townhomes offers future homeowners easy Downtown Raleigh access and commuter-friendly accessibility to anywhere in the Triangle. These homes are now move-in-ready, and offer two fully-staged model homes to tour virtually anytime via Chappell Keys.
Outside of its solar-capable collections, Chappell is also bringing multiple Missing Middle housing opportunities to market throughout the Triangle, providing embedded inventory for incoming homeowners looking to put down roots in one of the country’s fastest growing urban cityscapes. In Raleigh, Chappell and its partners are representing multiple home collections, each varying in price-point, square footage and locale. In the Village District area, Phase I of construction is completed at Oberlin Heights, 11 luxury rooftop townhomes with private elevators, and Phase II is nearly finished. So far, almost 20% of homes have sold, with sales activity quickly gaining momentum.
Just down the street, Oberlin Villas is currently under construction, with crews working to bring the latest collaboration between Nick Hammer Architecture and Chappell to life as Historic Hayes Barton’s newest courtyard-style luxury duet collection.
Outside of ITB Raleigh, Chappell and its collaborators are making multiple move-in-ready communities possible. In the Lake Johnson area, Wrenwood, an over 60% sold-out collection of 26 duet-style homes, is underway, with Phase Two construction recently coming to a close just in time for its first buyers to come home. Nearby, Pleasant Grove Townes, a now over 80% sold-out collection of 24 townhomes, offers buyers easy ITB accessibility from its convenient Raleigh locale.
Beyond Raleigh, Chappell and its development partners, Lock 7, are bringing two innovative residential collections to the greater Triangle area. In Downtown Durham, the teams are representing North & Broadway, a modern collection of lock-and-leave townhomes that’s already over 65% sold-out. Further out, the teams have already begun construction on Coker Place, a collection of over 100 condos & townhomes for sale coming to N Estes Drive in Chapel Hill.
Chappell [Powered by Compass] is the real estate broker for IDYLE. The Raleigh Architecture Company is handling the architecture, The Raleigh Construction Company and Concept8 are completing construction, Jenn Cobb of Verity Design Studio contributed to the project’s interior design, and Southern Energy Management NC is validating the development’s NZE capabilities. Rich Paravella of Prime Lending is the preferred lender for the project, while Mann, McGibney & Jordan, PLLC, is the preferred attorney. DevPointe is the developer.
For more information on IDYLE Raleigh, visit IDYLEraleigh.com or contact 919.877.6647. For a full look at the community’s sustainability specs and FAQs, visit IDYLEraleigh.com/about.
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