High Performance Lowcountry Vernacular
Contemporary. Resilient. Energy Efficient.
A home-base from which to enjoy the pleasures of the lowcountry: sailing, boating, fishing, golf. It's luxurious and stylish; and it's resilient and energy efficient. It's a home built for hosting the whole family for the holidays and for enjoying a quiet, intimate moment as the sun sets over the marsh and river.
Featured in the Wall Street Journal and The Post and Courier, April 2023.
2022 AIA Charleston Merit Award
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Awards
AIA Charleston Merit Award
Contractor
Broad River Construction and Phifer Contracting IncLocation
Cane Island, Beaufort, SCPhotography
Kim Smith Photo
Contemporary Comfort
On a wooded lot, overlooking the Beaufort River, the owners wanted to maximize their view, their connection to the beauty of the site, and the natural light within the home. The great room is flanked by four twelve foot wide, ten foot tall glass sliding doors, and there is another connecting the kitchen and screen porch, resulting in ample daylighting.
Interior Design
A calming, neutral environment was the objective for the interiors. This was realized through the use of a muted color palette. On top of this neutral palette, we brought in natural materials to layer texture and create interest. The fireplace wall is rendered in Venetian plaster, the plaster is applied in thin layers which creates a soft, earthy look.
Sustainability and Resilience
The house is designed to be extremely energy efficient, with a predicted energy usage that is close to net-zero. Our approach to sustainability is holistic, starting with the placement of the house on the site to capture the breezes and utilize shade and sun in a thoughtful manner.
From the client
Working with Michael and Jane of Frederick + Frederick was an exceptionally pleasant experience. Their creativity, attention to detail, and desire to design and build the perfect home for us was demonstrated throughout the entire process. From the initial design through project management we knew they always had our best interests in mind. Their project manager worked well with our builders and made excellent decisions on our behalf. We put our complete trust into the team at Frederick + Frederick and the outcome exceeded our expectations. Jane also managed and created the interior design which turned out to be a perfect complement to the overall design of the house.
Rhonda Anderson
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The systems incorporated include a super-efficient geothermal heat pump which also provides hot water, 11.9kW solar panel array, Tesla Powerwall battery, along with a tight envelope, low solar heat gain coefficient windows, and occupancy sensors that activate ERV’s. In hurricane prone Beaufort, resilience is of the utmost importance. This house is raised up with its living spaces a story above the base flood elevation. It’s structurally designed and built to withstand 140 mph winds and debris impact and has impact resistant windows. The large sliding doors are protected by roll-down hurricane screens. In the event of a multi-day power outage, the house is operational, thanks to the solar panels and backup battery.
