Our Approach


We don’t just design houses. We create environments where people can thrive. Whether new construction, an addition, or a renovation—our team leverages emerging techniques and technologies to deliver innovative, efficient solutions that are resilient and sustainable.

We’re right there with you from initial planning through construction, and our full service approach ensures the journey is seamless and enjoyable, and the result exceeds your expectations. We use a variety of visualization techniques to make sure you have a thorough understanding of the design before construction begins.

We have the experience and collaborative spirit necessary to achieve extraordinary results.

We understand the nuances of designing homes in the Lowcountry and bring the same streamlined process to every project we undertake. While we customize each project to suit specific needs, we approach each project with the same creative spirit, dedication to complete satisfaction, and offer unparalleled knowledge and expertise.

Our Services

  • The heart and soul of our practice is creating great architecture that makes the most of its environment, and residential architecture for hot, humid climates is our specialty. We believe where you live should be the house of your dreams, and reflect your personal style and vision, so we’ll listen to your ideas, ask lots of questions, and get to know you and your property. Together, we’ll develop a program and concept. Then we ask more questions, visualize, and sketch. We’ll work with you to refine every single detail. Then we draw some more.

    Working with an architectural review board is common in Beaufort County—we can handle the submittals and presentations for the design approvals.

  • Perfect lots with less than perfect houses are everywhere, and we love to transform yesterday’s houses to meet today’s needs. Whether you need a minor reconfiguration of your space, an update of your kitchen, or an addition to give your family a little more space, renovations large or small can be a cost-effective and sustainable solution.

  • As a full service architecture firm, the interior architecture is included in our basic services. Jane always says, “If you turn the house over and shake it, anything that doesn’t fall out–we select or design.” Choosing tile, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, cabinets, trim, and paint are all part of our basic services.

    We love to work with our clients on all the finishing touches needed to create their perfect home. Whether it’s styling and refreshing existing pieces, or selecting everything from furniture and art to window treatments, working with the same team from day one simplifies the process.

  • From the organization of the construction documents, to selecting a great builder, budget management, negotiating and construction contract administration, documenting and detailing everything to minimize surprises during the construction phase of your project is part of the Frederick + Frederick package. Many firms stop before this stage, but we think staying closely involved is vital to the long-term success of the project.

    Our team takes pride in our hands-on involvement all the way to move-in day, ensuring our houses are built precisely to our specifications. During construction, we visit the site regularly, sending field reports and photographs. Allowing us to coordinate construction documents helps take pressure off owners who may be based outside of the specific area or even out of state. Using our expertise across various disciplines, we can bring our capabilities and connections together to meet your project goals.

    Finding the right builder is critical for the success of your project. We will help you select a builder and add them to the team during the design development phase. With the builder’s input, we refine the design to stay within your budget. This collaborative approach eliminates big surprises when bids come in and big design changes late in the design process.

  • We offer pre designed plans to accommodate a more modest budget or timeframe, with the same design quality you expect from a Frederick & Frederick home. We make alterations to the plans at our current hourly rates and will provide an estimate of required hours prior to performing the work. Our team has extensive experience designing custom spaces to make your house work for you.

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