Best Architects in Charleston
At Expertise.com they are serious about their mission: "At Expertise, we make it easy to find the best local experts, every time." 2018 Best Architects in Charleston Award, awarded by expertise.com When Swallowtail [...]
Home Builder for Richardson Project Wins Local PRISM Award
The Charleston Home Builders Association recently awarded Alair Homes-Charleston the PRISM Award for their work on The Doar House Renovation. They were awarded in one of the Best Remodeled Home categories. Architect Rachel Burton of Swallowtail Architecture designed the renovation of this 1886 home in Summerville, SC.
Home Designed by Swallowtail Wins Pinnacle Award
The Home Builders Association of South Carolina recently awarded Alair Homes Charleston the Pinacle Awards for their work on The Doar House Renovation. Architect Rachel Burton of Swallowtail Architecture designed the renovation of this 1886 [...]
Swallowtail Architecture Gains Approval on Kiawah Island Residence
Swallowtail Architects is pleased to announce preliminary design approval for a Rhett’s Bluff Residence new construction project on Kiawah Island. The final submittal process is the next step, with construction planned for November and an estimated completion date of late autumn 2018.
‘When Dreams Meet Reality’: Why You Hire an Architect
Site and lot considerations nearly derailed my clients long dreamed of home. How working with a professional architect can remedy issues so that you can build you a one-of-a-kind home in the Barrier Islands.
On the Boards: Conceptual Design for Building Around a Live Oak on Kiawah Island
Part 2 of Designing a Custom New Home on Kiawah Island. Understanding the design goals of our clients who wanted a home that supported their lifestyle and maximized the views of the marsh.
An Architect’s Vacation: Paddling through the Boundary Waters
How did you spend your vacation? Did you find, like me, that having a getaway refreshes, rejuvenates, and gets you ready for the 50+ weeks to come? This summer, my husband Carl and I journeyed [...]
On The Boards: Site Considerations on Kiawah Island
Site Considerations for a new custom home on Kiawah Island required us to design around a beautiful 41'' diameter live oak tree. We detail the process of initiating the design in the post. Our clients intend to retire and live on Kiawah full time, so they want to make sure the design considers not just their current lifestyle but can continue to support them as they get older.
The Night Train From New York
Traveling from New York to Charleston on the night train I learned that any new adventure needs a little information to make things run smoothly. I took this to heart and wanted to share what you need to know when first engaging an architect.
Swallowtail Wins Four Awards for International Design Excellence
Architects Creating Homes’ awards Swallowtail Architecture four residential design awards for ArCH’s 2017 Design Excellence in Residential Design. The winners of this international competition were announced June 1. Burton’s winning designs include a coastal island renovation, two marshfront homes and a fourth award, in Dunes West, for “The Blue Kitchen.”
Swallowtail Opens a Second Office!
Swallowtail Architecture, Mount Pleasant; May 23, 2017 – Exciting things are happening at Swallowtail Architecture and we are pleased to announce that we have opened a second office! The new space is located at 1470 [...]
Swallowtail Architecture wins BZA Approval for Fort Moultire’s Ordinance Shop to Become a Special Exception Residential Building
Swallowtail Architecture of Summerville has BZA approval to classify a Fort Moultrie building dating back to the 1800s as a 'Special Exception.' The Sullivan Island project, one of Swallowtail’s three current Lowcountry historic renovations.
Architect News Profiles Rachel Burton
Profile about Rachel Burton of Swallowtail Architecture in Architect News. Water supports life wherever it flows and, for architect Rachel Burton, that flow has taken her around the world and to South Carolina.
Rachel Burton Profiled in Charleston Home + Design
Charleston Home & Design features Rachel Burton in the Spring 2017 issue. Burton details one of her projects to complete a major home renovation on Sullivan's Island. Swallowtail was engaged to transform the home into [...]
New Favorite, Deck Product
On the coast, its hard to find a good solution for a porch floor when you consider ease of installation, appearance, cost, and ongoing maintenance. What should you select? Wood? Brick? Composite wood? For a [...]
Swallowtail Architecture Wins Conceptual Approval for Renovation of Historic Fort Moultrie Building
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Recently obtained from the Atlanta Archives, this richly detailed copy of the map of Fort Moultrie shows considerable detail and information about the Fort. Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina; [...]
Average Rates for Architectural Services
Architects typically charge for their services in one of five ways: Hourly Cost per square foot Percentage of construction cost Fixed fee Combination For residential work, smaller projects and renovations the most common method [...]
Best of Houzz for Service 2017
Swallowtail Architecture won Best of Houzz for Service 2017. The Service Award is based on client review and client feedback. The Best Of Houzz is awarded annually in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. [...]
16th Annual ‘Best Projects’ Award Honors Commercial Design by Swallowtail
ENR Southeast, one of 10 regional publications from Engineering News-Record, announced the winners of their 16th annual 'Best Projects' in the Southeast. Swallowtail Architecture was honored to be recognized for their commercial architectural design work [...]
How to Get Realistic Construction Cost for Your Lowcountry Home?
Compiling a realistic budget figure for building in the Lowcountry takes a bit of work but if done correctly, sets you up for a successful project. It is essential that you determine your budget at [...]