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Rethinking Architecture: From the Inside Out
Beauty rough Perseverence
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elding the homeowners' style with the architectural review board can be challenging, no matter
where one builds, but in the case of this Eagle Island home, this ARB was brand new and unsure
about how it wanted the small development to feel. The home was the first in the development to be built
with Camens' favored reverse floor plan, although several homes later followed the layout after this one
was completed. After as many as four redesigns to achieve the ARB's approval, Marc and the owners had
settled on a design and construction began.
On approach, the home is both grand and welcoming. As one passes the three-car garage and ascends the
exterior stairs, small details catch the eye: precise trim work, sophisticated materials, the intentional design.
Inside, the great room features a modified barrel ceiling with a unique beam detail. A coffered ceiling set on
the diagonal crowns the dining area adjacent to the kitchen. Custom cabinetry in the kitchen and a beautiful
marble-topped bar merge seamlessly with the living area, and the entire space feels cohesive and cozy. Small
details like custom trim and a herringbone design inside the fireplace add depth and energy to the space.
Inspired by one of Marc's other designs, the owners wanted a large, open stairway that allows filtered light
to fill the space through two levels of windows. Panoramic views are featured through each window, but
especially along the back of the home, where two levels of deck space allow for outdoor entertaining. The
infinity-edge pool and outdoor living spaces are perfect for warm summer days.
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC
