MORRIS ARCHITECTURE
Founded in 2004, Morris Architecture is a full-service, Charleston based firm specializing in both residential and commercial design. Our expertise spans a range of disciplines from restoration and renovation of historic Charleston homes, to new residences, large office and retail spaces, sports complexes and complete neighborhoods. A contemporary sensibility blended with a strong appreciation for the existing environment allows us to create extremely functional, stunning designs while still maintaining the integrity of the surroundings.
Well versed with the building department, Charleston Board of Architectural Review (BAR), private community and neighborhood architectural boards, zoning board and city engineers, we handle all stages of plan approvals and permitting properly and efficiently, taking the responsibility and hassle away from the client. With a reputation for maintaining excellent working relationships with clients and contractors, we manage projects effectively, ensuring all parties understand and share the same expectations for the final product.
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
We are passionate about design and quality, we believe every element of design should serve a purpose, we place immense value on history and environment, and we understand that a forward thinking approach is vital in providing ultimate functionality to the spaces we create. We are innovative within context, meaning we respect what exists while striving to improve upon it. A unique context emerges when the old is married with the new. Combining classic style and tradition with contemporary concepts yields practical designs with a timeless appeal.
A singular style should not define an architect. It is our ability to adapt to each individual project, assess its distinct environment, challenges and needs and establish effective solutions for that project. The seamless blend of dynamic solutions combined with the fundamental principles of design, function and flow shapes the ultimate direction of a project. The personality of a space should evolve as needs are identified, and every challenge is seen as an opportunity – an opportunity to create something special. A well-designed space demands much more than aesthetic appeal alone. It must be functional. It should flow, convey a sense of order, and most importantly, it should cater to the client’s needs.
Our work should be an honest representation of a client’s vision for the project, echoing each personality and complementing the lifestyle. In order for an architect to deliver the best possible product, it is crucial that the client effectively conveys that vision- participating throughout the entire process, maintaining a collaborative dialogue and providing feedback. Without the client’s input, the resulting design is left to the architect’s interpretation. Our relationship with the client is more than a business arrangement; it is a partnership.