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Rethinking Architecture: From the Inside Out
Aquatic Contemporary
T
he owners traveled the world by boat for two years before deciding to build the home of
their dreams. Living by the sea was essential, and Marc took the owners' love of the ocean as
inspiration for this home's design. The reverse floor plan features the master bedroom on the top
floor, overlooking the ocean. The suite's barreled ceiling and private balcony make it a romantic
hideaway for the couple, who love the privacy of the room and have left the French doors and
surrounding windows bare to wake up the ocean at sunrise. While the exterior had to be integrated
with the older architecture of the neighborhood, inside, the owners' love of contemporary design
makes for a clean, open feel. In the combined living and dining space, Marc stepped the design out
a bit to create a view that looks past the homes next door and all the way down the coast. With
such wide expanses of glass, fine wood detailing, and a contemporary aesthetic, you almost feel as if
you've stepped onto a luxury yacht.
Outside, two additional outdoor living spaces—one on the main floor, one on the entry level—provide
ample space for entertaining or simply listening to the waves.
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC
