{"id":1135,"date":"2018-06-22T18:59:56","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T18:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/?p=1135"},"modified":"2018-06-22T18:59:56","modified_gmt":"2018-06-22T18:59:56","slug":"architecture-tourism-charleston-south-carolinas-sweet-southern-charm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/architecture-tourism-charleston-south-carolinas-sweet-southern-charm\/","title":{"rendered":"Architecture Tourism: Charleston, South Carolina’s Sweet Southern Charm"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of our last installments of Architecture Tourism, covered\u00a0the beautiful beachy\u00a0architecture of Key West, Florida. This week we\u2019re looking at the nuances of the architecture in another Southern City, Charleston, South Carolina and its surrounding beach towns. One of the major differences is the population and accessibility — Key West is far more remote, whereas Charleston has always been incredibly accessible. It\u2019s the South\u2019s busiest port city, at one point in time, counting itself as the nation\u2019s wealthiest major city. In addition to the laid back, bungalows, you find\u00a0opulent metropolitan architecture, both new and old.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Husk<\/p>\n

Colorful Carriage Houses and Charming Row Houses<\/b><\/h2>\n

Understated in scale, single houses in historic Charleston often have multi-storied piazzas and shuttered windows. And they certainly do not shy away from color! The entire city is awash in a saturated palette, contrasted by a liberal use of red brick and palm fronds.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Architectural details used to convey a message of power and wealth are the intricate stonework and iron. The city is incredibly walkable to tourists, many buildings separated from the walking retail districts by wrought iron fences, another distinguishable feature of elegant southern 20th century architecture. Inside, you\u2019re likely to find custom millwork, wood-paneled walls, crown moulding and original ceiling medallions. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Charleston: The \u2018Holy City\u2019<\/b><\/h2>\n

Charleston is often known as \u2018Holy City,\u2019 for its notable abundance of places of worship. These Colonial churches have a dominant, imposing presence and are ornate in design. Cathedral steeples pierce the Charleston skyline and church culture is still incredibly pervasive throughout the city today.\u00a0This photo is inside a church converted into a restaurant downtown:<\/span><\/p>\n

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South Carolina Beach Towns: Docks, Piers, and Storm-Proofing<\/b><\/h2>\n

The city and its surrounding beach towns boasts incredible contrast of various waterfront. You have both oceanfront and marshfront homes. Around Folly Beach, you have colorful beach homes situated atop piers to prevent flooding in times of high tide. Many of the homes are actually situated up high and far off the actual beach and have long boat docks. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Others you\u2019ll find are lower to the ground and closer to the water if they overlook marshland, rather than the ocean. Residents take advantage of the relaxing scenery with an emphasis on indoor-outdoor design: porch swings, rocking chairs, screening-in sun rooms, perfect for sippin\u2019 sweet tea!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Outdoor Shower at Folly Beach House<\/p><\/div>\n

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Underneath the piers of a Folly Beach house, which a lot of residents convert to a garage or install an outdoor kitchen to transform the space into the ultimate party pad!<\/p><\/div>\n

Edisto is a smaller beach town outside Charleston with a completely different architectural style altogether. These homes aren\u2019t as elevated off the ground, topping off around 40\u2019 and they\u2019re awash in a much more muted palette. It\u2019s quieter here and along the march you\u2019ll find gorgeous custom estates. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Shiplap<\/p>\n

Custom Waterfront Estates<\/b><\/h2>\n

Since you\u2019re about 10 minutes from most stores or restaurants in Edisto, as the island has strict commercial zoning codes as well, some of these homes have everything you\u2019d need to bunker down for a few days so you wouldn\u2019t have to leave and ample outdoor space so you never get stir crazy.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Outside<\/p>\n

\"Gorgeous<\/p>\n

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\"No

No photo could do this incredible chef’s kitchen justice!<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Pool<\/p>\n

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