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Meridian House<\/h1><\/div>

A stacked, greenery-wrapped home proving compact urban lots can still feel expansive<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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LOCATION<\/p><\/div>

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Charleston, South Carolina<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

BUILT YEAR<\/p><\/div>

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2025<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Propety area<\/p><\/div>

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1800 SQFT<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Category<\/p><\/div>

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Architecture<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Project Overview<\/h2>\n

Project Name:<\/strong> Meridian House<\/p>\n

Client Background:<\/strong> A family of four wanted strong outdoor connection despite a tight urban site.<\/p>\n

Objective:<\/strong> Layer private outdoor space across every floor using greenery and balconies.<\/p>\n

Scope<\/strong><\/p>\n

  • Design a three-story stacked volume with cantilevered balconies<\/li>
  • Integrate planters directly into balcony edges<\/li>
  • Design a glass storefront-style ground-floor entrance<\/li><\/ul>\n

    Key Details<\/strong><\/p>\n

    • Location:<\/strong> Charleston, South Carolina<\/li>
    • Total Built-Up Area:<\/strong> 1,800 sq. ft.<\/li>
    • Number of Floors:<\/strong> 3<\/li>
    • Special Features:<\/strong> Layered balconies, integrated planters, glass entry facade<\/li>
    • Completed:<\/strong> 2025<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
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      Design Approach and Execution<\/h2>\n

      Concept and Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n

      • Design Philosophy:<\/strong> Every floor deserves its own outdoor connection.<\/li>
      • Key Features:<\/strong> Stacked massing, greenery-integrated balconies, offset floor plates for privacy.<\/li>
      • Inspirations:<\/strong> Vertical urban housing from dense European cities.<\/li><\/ul>\n

        Execution<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Phase 1: Site Study<\/strong><\/p>\n

        • Studied the lot to determine an efficient stacked massing<\/li>
        • Mapped sun paths to position balconies for maximum use<\/li><\/ul>\n

          Phase 2: Architectural Design<\/strong><\/p>\n

          • Offset each balcony level to reduce overlooking<\/li>
          • Integrated planter boxes into balcony edges<\/li><\/ul>\n

            Phase 3: Facade Development<\/strong><\/p>\n

            • Chose a textured concrete finish to balance the building's mass<\/li>
            • Designed a transparent glass entry facade<\/li><\/ul>\n

              Phase 4: Construction<\/strong><\/p>\n

              • Coordinated cantilever loads with structural engineers<\/li>
              • Selected drought-tolerant balcony plantings<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>

                Results and Acknowledgments<\/h2>\n

                Outcome<\/strong><\/p>\n

                • Space Efficiency:<\/strong> Maximized outdoor living on a compact footprint.<\/li>
                • Greenery Integration:<\/strong> Softened the building's concrete presence.<\/li>
                • Privacy:<\/strong> Offset balconies reduced overlooking between floors.<\/li><\/ul>\n

                  Credits<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  • Lead Architect:<\/strong> Lintel Studio<\/li>
                  • Structural Engineer:<\/strong> Lowcountry Structural Group<\/li>
                  • Landscape Consultant:<\/strong> Coastal Greenscapes<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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                    Everything You Need to Know<\/h2><\/div>

                    Answers to the questions we hear most, so you know exactly what to expect.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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