On the Boards
Vernacular Traditions
This house is based on the vernacular Beaufort T House. The floor plan is shaped like a T with a wrap around porch, this allows the rooms to have great cross ventilation.
Designed for Resiliency
The first floor is raised out of the flood plain and is finished with materials that can get wet. The large overhangs protect the walls from the rain. The impact glass in the windows and doors protect them in high winds. The house is design to be net zero, meaning that the energy produced on-site from photovoltaic panels is equal to or greater than the energy required to run the highly efficient house.
Designed for Outdoor Living
The large screened porches overlook a lagoon. One of the screened porches is dedicated to cooking and dining while the other is for relaxing.
Close to Custom
This house will be included in our C2C Collection and is available for purchase. Our Close to Custom plans are based on vernacular forms, and the T-house plan builds on the theme of providing plans that inherently preform well in our hot, humid climate. See the other plans here.
"Suited to a T"
T House featured in Residential Design Magazine!
The new national magazine, Residential Design, chose to publish our T-House in their second-ever issue! We couldn't be more pleased with the article, which so accurately captures the essence of our town and our firm. This project was great fun and our enjoyment of the design and process is reflected in the final product.
Editor Claire Conroy wrote, “Although much new building in the area evokes the “Lowcountry” look without a thoughtful understanding of its practical aspects and pleasing proportions, several local firms are mining these antecedents in fresh, appealing ways. Frederick + Frederick is one of the best examples. Jane and Michael have a deep knowledge of the climate, sensibilities, and sensitivities of the place they call home and headquarters for the firm. They understand the traditions of the Lowcountry, and the subtle ways to honor and elevate them at the same time.”
The issue focuses on small houses. Conroy commented “A small house is like a poem. Each design choice must fit the rhythm perfectly. It’s often as much about editing out what’s not essential as it is about choosing what to include.”
Check out the article from Residential Design here.
View more photographs of the T-House on our portfolio page, here.
See this project from beginning to end in our video "The Architectural Process."