Rush Dixon Architects

Interior view of the living and dining areas in the Mount Pleasant Modern Residence Photo: Tripp Smith Photography

Front view of the Mount Pleasant Modern Residence highlighting horizontal lines of the massing. Exterior materials include stucco, Nichiha cementitious siding, steel and glass. Photo: Tripp Smith Photography

Interior view of the Mount Pleasant Modern Residence showing the kitchen design with concrete countertops and Siematic cabinets. Photo: Tripp Smith Photography

Interior view of the cantilevered stair in the Mount Pleasant Modern Residence. Photo: Tripp Smith Photography

View of front exterior of the Mount Pleasant Modern Residence showing stucco walls, steel column and Nichiha cementitious soffits. Photo: Tripp Smith Photography

View of front exterior of the Mount Pleasant Modern Residence showing stucco walls, steel column and Nichiha cementitious soffits. Photo: Tripp Smith Photography

Interior view of living area in the Mount Pleasant Modern Residence with fireplace wall allowing privacy yet natural light and transparent rear wall with views to the courtyard. Photo: Tripp Smith Photography

A favorite design moment is the custom wood scrim wall which not only separates the entry from the Dining Room but displays artifacts from the Owners many travels. Each of these special pieces were measured and we created several iterations of the wall detail until we landed on this solution.

Photo: Ebony Ellis

The lots in Fulton are intentionally modest in size which creates a rich density similar to the courtyard living of Rosemary Beach, FL and other neo-traditional neighborhoods. This does create a challenge when laying out the house and exterior living spaces as the goal is to create privacy and functionality. The exterior architectural massing reflects the interior function; cementitious lap siding, board and batten siding, stucco and metal roof panels create a textured and durable solution.

Photo: Tracie Tomae

Simple + modern fireplace in the living room. Photo: Ebony Ellis

The site borders on beautiful wooded wetlands which we wanted to embrace as a natural backdrop and short view. The main entrance is centered on the dining room and living room which creates a view corridor through large full glass sliding doors to the woodlands. The master bedroom is another beneficiary of the wooded view. Photo: Ebony Ellis

The house was designed to have functional and easy spaces to live in, that can work equally well for entertaining, family time or solitude. Photo: Ebony Ellis

The entry provides the guest with a glimpse into the owner’s aesthetic while the custom screen shelving shields the living spaces from full view. Photo: Ebony Ellis

Photo: Ebony Ellis

Clean and simple lines make up this modern kitchen. Photo: Ebony Ellis

Carrara marble water fall kitchen island. Photo: Ebony Ellis

A small office was designed adjacent to the kitchen. Photo: Ebony Ellis

Photo: Ebony Ellis

Photo: Ebony Ellis

Photo: Ebony Ellis

Conceptual rendering of the modern infill housing solution for Carrere Court in downtown Charleston.

Study model showing the massing, building heights and density of Charleston’s Cannonborough neighborhood.

Elevation and streetscape study for the Carrere Court Residences in downtown Charleston.

Exterior elevations of one of the Carrere Court Residences in downtown Charleston.

Exterior view of the ‘John Blake Building’ constructed circa 1792, within the original walled city and marks the beginning of Rainbow Row.

1945 Survey of 107 East Bay Street in Charleston, SC showing main house on corner, enclosed courtyard and brick out-building.

First floor plan of 107 East Bay Street in historic Charleston, SC.

Elliot Street exterior elevation of main house, courtyard wall and brick out-building in historic Charleston, SC.

Building section of 107 East Bay street through the existing courtyard where the new kitchen was located. The City of Charleston Board of Architectural review required any new architectural fabric be hidden from pedestrian site lines.

Progress photo of the courtyard under construction at 107 East Bay Street.

View from Elliott Street into kitchen through original brick arched opening. Photo: Callie Cranford

By utilizing the internal courtyard for the kitchen, the client was able to create a space that is relevant to a modern family while showcasing the property’s history. Photo: Callie Cranford

View from within brick out-building turned family room into kitchen; Owner’s use of antique and imported architectural components through out adds a layering of eras to each space. Photo: Callie Cranford