DESIGNWORKS 2018

Skygarden Apartments

Charleston, SC

LS3P

Richard Gowe (principal in charge), Dylan Towe (project architect), Eric Aichele (project manager), Kelly Gilreath (interior designer), Krista Gorman (interior designer)

This new 190,000 SF student apartment building features 94 student apartments with indoor parking, game rooms, lounge rooms with kitchens, conference rooms, study rooms, a full size gym, bike storage, a roof top pool and an outdoor roof top garden with a fire pit overlooking the city. At 10 stories, this building is one of the tallest structures in the midtown district of this city.

The design team took advantage of the prime downtown setting, framing expansive skyline views and bringing natural light into the interior spaces. Though the residents are students and the budget was constrained, the client wanted the space to be luxurious and welcoming- even to pets, an amenity which necessitated durable and easy-to-clean flooring. A mix of tile, grey carpet in a sophisticated pattern, and bright area rugs unite the space.

(Cameron Wilson)

Judges Comments:

“This does not look like any student housing I have experienced!  Given the budget constraints the design team worked magic to evoke a sense of luxury without being pretentious.  Nice balance of raw finishes mixed with richer tones and textures to create a comfortable atmosphere.”