by Michael Spivey | Residential, Site selection
Building a dream home along the coast of South Carolina is a goal to which many people aspire. The beauty of the waves and sand, milder winters, and great dining and golfing are just a few of the reasons people picture themselves vacationing or retiring here in their...
by Michael Spivey | Architecture, Residential
According to the Oxford Dictionary, an architect is “a person who designs buildings and in many cases also acts as your agent during the construction process. In reality, an architect is someone who can make building your home a dream come true—or a living nightmare....
by Michael Spivey | Architecture
If you are like most people, you only get one chance to build your dream home, so you want to get it right and have the process go as smoothly as possible. One variable that has a large effect on the end result is the professionals you choose to work with. You are...
by Michael Spivey | Architecture
When someone says “luxury home,” many people picture an enormous home with ten bedrooms, a six-car garage, opulent features, a grand foyer, original masterpieces hanging on the walls, fountains dotting the lawn, and a 10-foot wall surrounding the property. While this...
by Michael Spivey | Architecture, Residential Design Process
Owning a luxury home on Kiawah Island can make you feel like you are on an extended vacation in paradise. Stunning custom homes blend seamlessly into the environment around them, keeping the emphasis on the beauty of the island itself, with its marshes, lagoons,...