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Classy Coastal
F
or Marc, the opportunity to design this beachfront Kiawah home
was particularly special—not only because of its unprecedented
shorefront location, but also because the project carried an additional
layer of meaning; he had previously designed two other properties for the
homeowner's parents.
Its classic, shingle-style front façade belies the surprising twist of
transitional-modern panache in the back; the home merges the best of
both aesthetics. But the home's most signature element is how it is never
disconnected from the ocean beyond.
With the entire design oriented to the water, Marc maximized the use of
natural light and seamless flow to create vitality across the open floor
plan. Curved walls of floor-to-ceiling glass differentiate the spaces while
simultaneously blurring the lines between the inside and out. On every
level, the interiors softly open to outdoor living spaces—both public and
private.
The first level is an entertainer's dream with expansive outdoor dining,
seating, and lounge zones all centered around the infinity-edge pool with
an uninterrupted gaze to the ocean. The owners also enjoy the patio off
the primary bedroom on the second floor and there are viewing decks on
levels two and three, as well.
Absolutely no detail was spared in the design of this architectural stunner.
It is truly a class act.
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC
