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Residential — South Carolina, USA

Magnolia Court
South Carolina

Year 2019
Area 590 m²
Status Completed
Type Private Residence
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A refined courtyard residence in Charleston celebrating proportion, rhythm, and southern light.

Location
South Carolina, USA
Year
2019
Floor Area
590 m²
Budget
Confidential

Inspired by historic Charleston typologies, Magnolia Court organizes its program around a central garden. Tall windows, operable shutters, and shaded verandas mitigate humidity while encouraging cross ventilation.

The palette blends limewashed brick, white oak flooring, and hand-forged iron details.

Magnolia Court exterior view
Design Intent

Architecture as
Quiet Presence

The house honors regional memory while speaking in a contemporary architectural language.

01
Central Courtyard

Enhances airflow and privacy.

02
Climate Responsiveness

Deep porches temper southern sun.

03
Craft Detail

Custom ironwork articulates thresholds.

2024
Wallpaper Design Award
Best Residential Interior
2024
Architectural Record
House of the Year
2024
Dezeen Award
Highly Commended — House
2024
AD100 Feature
Architectural Digest Europe