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An architect specializing in hot humid ocean front homes throughout the Eastern US and beyond.

Kitchen featured in National Magazine

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The kitchen we designed for the Cains on Summer Islands at Kiawah Island, SC is featured in the current issue of Kitchens + Baths Ideas magazine.  Leonard Builders were the General Contractor and Kyle Strimpfel of KS Cabinets built the … Continue reading

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Newly completed Eugenia Avenue Residence Pool in The Post and Courier

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Check out the article below featuring the pool at one of our newly completed residences on Eugenia Avenue.

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20150808/PC1207/150809438/having-a-pool-in-the-back-yard-comes-with-more-options-than-ever

Thanks to builder, Nolan Sires and landscape architect, Glen Gardner.

The article also features a home in Fripp Island built by Tate Hilliard.

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Happy Birthday to General Contractor Bruce Canton

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We have had the privilege to work with Bruce Canton on several projects one of our recent ones was a whole house renovation at 323 Palm Warbler

Street View after Renovation

 

Street View before  Renovation

Front before renovation

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Happy Birthday to Kathleen Parramore

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We designed a contemporary home on Kiawah for Kathleen and her husband Steve Sinn. We wish her a wonderful birthday today.ExtDusk5x8 LivRm8 Kitch5.125h

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Progress at new residence on Marshgate Dr., Seabrook Island

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The first floor walls have been framed at this new residence on Marshgate Drive.
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A beautiful view of Captain Sam’s cut from the great room.
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View of the kitchen/ dining with steel wind frame.
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View of the hot tub above.

We’re excited to see continued progress! Look out for more updates!

 

 

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Today is the birthday of Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí

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Antoni Gaudí was born 163 years ago in Spain.  (1852 – 1926)  His architecture showed his passion for architecture, nature and religion.  Below is the nave of his masterpiece Sagra Familia, its hyperbolic paraboloid shapes inspired by nature and the columns symbolizing trees rising to the sky.

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Post Modern Architect, Robert Venturi turns 90 today

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Robert Venturi with his wife Denise Scott Brown were at the forefront of the Post-Modern movement.  He retired from his firm in 2012.  Below is the Vanna Venturi home he designed for his mother.

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Happy 108th birthday to Charles Eames, Jr.

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Charles and his wife and collaborator Ray Eames are considered one of the most important American designers of the 20th Century.  The Eames chair (pictured here) is a classic design that is still popular and in production.  He made modernism acceptable to non-elite Americans.  His driving principal was a life made better through design and technology.Unknown

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Congratulations to Carol Jordan, Associate AIA, LEED AP

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Today Carol Jordan celebrates her 13th anniversary with Chris Rose Architects.  She handles all projects and clients with the upmost professionalism.   She had worked as a project manager with several firms before joining us.   Participation in the design process and assisting bringing a client’s dream into reality are the parts of our profession that she enjoys the most.  Her concentration on the accuracy of information provided in the construction documents ensure a successful delivery of each project on time and within the client’s budget.

We look forward to Carol continue to contribute to the success of the firm for many years.Carol Jordan Color

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Contemporary Home gets approval at Kiawah ARB

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This contemporary home at 40 Ocean Course Drive received Preliminary Approval today from the Kiawah Architectural Review Board.  This home has breathtaking views of the Ocean Course golf course and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.

 

 

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