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Rethinking Architecture: From the Inside Out
Beauty rough Perseverence
M
elding the homeowners' style with the Architectural Review Board (ARB) 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
