Ithecaw Creek Residence

This home demands a higher level of craft precision than structural daring. Its architecture is rooted in proportion, balance, and detail— meaning the builder’s greatest challenge is not in bold engineering but in the relentless pursuit of alignment and finish quality. The project highlights the importance of careful sequencing: foundation brickwork, roof integration, and interior millwork all require foresight to avoid conflicts later in the construction process.

Full Project Overview

This residence draws from the Lowcountry vernacular, updated with modern proportions and luxury finishes. The façade is symmetrical and anchored by a central porch, flanked by projecting wings. The standing-seam metal roof is an excellent choice for both longevity and coastal resilience.

The front porch demonstrates traditional detailing. The scale of the stairs and brick foundation gives the house a sense of permanence. Brickwork is a highlight here—not only at the base but also as a cladding element for the outdoor fireplace.

Inside, the house showcases its craftsmanship in millwork and ceiling detailing. The coffered ceilings in the kitchen and living areas require both exact framing and finish carpentry. Each beam intersection must remain sharp and accurate, as the paint-grade finish leaves no room for cover-ups.

The kitchen, defined by white cabinetry and marble countertops, epitomizes precision joinery. Cabinet installation must be exact to align with tall window openings and the prominent range hood wall.
The covered porch, with its brick fireplace and tongue-and-groove ceiling, blurs the line between indoors and outdoors.

Location

Daniel Island, Charleston, SC

Partners and Collaborators 

Architecture by Studio 291 Designs

Anderson Windows and Doors/Southern Lumber and Millwork/Ferguson Enterprises/Sherwin-Williams/James Hardie Siding/US Brick