project detail
Meridian House
A stacked, greenery-wrapped home proving compact urban lots can still feel expansive
LOCATION
Charleston, South Carolina
BUILT YEAR
2025
Propety area
1800 SQFT
Category
Architecture
Project Overview
Project Name: Meridian House
Client Background: A family of four wanted strong outdoor connection despite a tight urban site.
Objective: Layer private outdoor space across every floor using greenery and balconies.
Scope
- Design a three-story stacked volume with cantilevered balconies
- Integrate planters directly into balcony edges
- Design a glass storefront-style ground-floor entrance
Key Details
- Location: Charleston, South Carolina
- Total Built-Up Area: 1,800 sq. ft.
- Number of Floors: 3
- Special Features: Layered balconies, integrated planters, glass entry facade
- Completed: 2025
Design Approach and Execution
Concept and Vision
- Design Philosophy: Every floor deserves its own outdoor connection.
- Key Features: Stacked massing, greenery-integrated balconies, offset floor plates for privacy.
- Inspirations: Vertical urban housing from dense European cities.
Execution
Phase 1: Site Study
- Studied the lot to determine an efficient stacked massing
- Mapped sun paths to position balconies for maximum use
Phase 2: Architectural Design
- Offset each balcony level to reduce overlooking
- Integrated planter boxes into balcony edges
Phase 3: Facade Development
- Chose a textured concrete finish to balance the building's mass
- Designed a transparent glass entry facade
Phase 4: Construction
- Coordinated cantilever loads with structural engineers
- Selected drought-tolerant balcony plantings
Results and Acknowledgments
Outcome
- Space Efficiency: Maximized outdoor living on a compact footprint.
- Greenery Integration: Softened the building's concrete presence.
- Privacy: Offset balconies reduced overlooking between floors.
Credits
- Lead Architect: Lintel Studio
- Structural Engineer: Lowcountry Structural Group
- Landscape Consultant: Coastal Greenscapes
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