Modern Takes on Southern Vernacular: A Fresh Voice for Lowcountry Living
Southern vernacular architecture is rooted in pragmatism: its forms, materials, and spatial logic evolve from climate, landscape, and way of life. In our coastal Lowcountry, traditions like raised piers, deep porches, narrow floorplates, and cross‑ventilation were not aesthetic afterthoughts; they were essential strategies for comfort and resilience.
