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Basil | Charleston | Architectural Design

Completed in August 2011, Basil Thai Cuisine is a 2-story newly constructed building in Seaside Farms commercial area in Mt.Pleasant, South Carolina, just outside of Charleston.  The building is 7500 square feet with another 2400 square feet of outdoor courtyard dining and deck areas, and has a total 270 seats. 

The building is uniquely located at the corner of a busy commercial area, facing a main thoroughfare where residents of several large neighborhoods pass through on a daily basis, a small public park on the southeast side, and a picturesque lagoon at the rear with a public walking path along the edge of the water. The building is designed to respond to these contextual influences as well as the southwesterly prevailing summer breezes for natural cooling, the midday south sun for natural lighting and the sunset views over the lagoon towards the west.  

The front of the building faces the commercial area and is designed with an urban feel, reflecting the height, scale, mass and rhythm of storefront windows of the surrounding retail buildings, while having a distinctive more modern look unto itself.  Features such as a canted storefront wall covered in a combination of charcoal-colored shiny and matte tile, concrete planters filled with bamboo set into recessed storefront window wells, and an entry area featuring a custom-designed lantern hanging from two cantilevered beams over the sidewalk and a large stunning Buddha statue in the entry window set this building apart from others.  The pale yellow brick and charcoal-colored trim details fit into the context while being reminiscent of the building that the original Basil Thai Cuisine resides in, in downtown Charleston. 

The southwest side and rear of the building face the park and lagoon and are designed to open up to the best views the site has to offer while taking advantage of the prevailing southwest summer breezes. Strong interior and exterior connections are reflected in all aspects of the design at these sides of the building. On the first floor, two dining “pagoda” structures are surrounded by a wraparound side and rear courtyard which starts at the front sidewalk to engage passersby, and extends down along the park, and around to the full lagoon views at the rear. Each of these pagodas has a large open glass corner window, the rear one sliding open for full engagement with the courtyard.  Large canopies and overhangs provide shelter from the summer midday sun and rain. The main dining room at the center rear of the building overlooks both the courtyard and the lagoon via another large open glass corner.  Finally, a 2nd floor bar, which has a loft-type feeling with exposed ceilings and ductwork, fully opens to the exterior by way of three large glass garage doors which extend the space out to a wraparound deck creating an indoor/outdoor bar with stunning views of the lagoon over the treetops.  These strong connections to the exterior are focused on the southwest side and rear elevations, resulting in a building design which fully maximizes the potential of the site, strongly connects patrons to the best features of the surroundings, and provides for maximum natural daylighting of the space. 

The entrance of the building is marked by a custom designed lantern hanging over the sidewalk, which draws patrons in and under a canopy where they are faced with the view of a stunning Buddha statue surrounded by a water feature.  This marks the start of one of two axes through the building.  The first axis begins with this lantern at the sidewalk and visually extends through the building and out to the rear courtyard and lagoon, ending with a feature of six “moonlight” globes floating in the lagoon.  A second longitudinal axis serves as the main corridor through the building and features a decorative curved translucent screen wall lined with bamboo harvested by the owner, and a continuous wood soffit that dramatically extends through the building connecting all patron areas and outdoor areas while serving the employees with a functional spine through the building. The two axes intersect at the Buddha statue, which can be seen from various parts of the building, and reinforce the strong connection to the outdoors.

Other special features of the building include an undulating wood ceiling in the main dining room, a dramatic gesture and pattern inspired by a request from a well-traveled owner; a large open glass cooking line in the main dining room, a feature which is carried through from the original downtown Basil, and an exposed wine room at the entry tucked under the main stair.

The building also has many architectural features custom-designed by the project’s architectural designer.  A functional and aesthetic centerpiece of the main dining room are the adjustable booths, which are a unique invention that allows the owner to create combinations of seating table sizes based on the location of a movable divider.  The booth fabric also has a custom stitching pattern, created to emulate the reed grasses in the lagoon just outside the windows. Another custom-designed feature is two large bamboo fixtures that hang from the large skylight of each pagoda, faced with black bamboo that the owner harvested and cut himself.  These two fixtures create a dramatic ceiling effect and provide acoustical softening of the space. The front entry lantern is a fixture containing a pendant globe surrounded by a custom designed decorative wrought iron surround, designed by the project architect and created and crafted by a local artist metalworker.  Finally, the building signage was also custom-designed to be reminiscent of the original Basil location, which had a historic green neon sign.  In order to decrease the energy use, the designer came up with a custom style sign which combines the long lasting LED technology, but gives a look that emulates a neon style sign at night.  





Basil Thai Cuisine | Mt. Pleasant, SC

121 Calhoun Office Building

Restoration project in the historic district of downtown Charleston, SC

Cordova Residence

Midtown of Charleston

The Midtown project is located on a 1.39 acre parcel, within Charleston, South Carolina’s Old and Historic District.  The overall architectural design of the project continues the language of the surrounding neighborhood, while individual building designs are a modern interpretation of the historic architectural proportions, details and streetscape rhythm.  A mix of new and traditional materials was used in a way that respects traditional building practices.  Details and materials like steel porches combined with IPE decking and bamboo ceilings are consistent through-out the project, creating a fluid language for the neighborhood while making a gesture to the historic language and forms.  The design process created collaboration between the architects and developers, the Charleston Board of Architectural Review, local planning and preservation groups, and the city’s residents.  The response to the Midtown development has been extremely positive.  The end result is a modern urban infill embraced by a unique historic city.


77 Wentworth Office and Condos

77 Wentworth is a historic three story, 15,000 square foot brick building that held the first Bell South company in Charleston.  The clients were interested in both modernizing the building and renovating it for energy efficiency. The storefront level of the building was designed to accommodate Yo Burrito restaurant, which includes an exterior courtyard adjacent to the sidewalk for outside dining.  The second floor was renovated into two luxury condominiums and the third floor is a third condominium unit and the offices of Neil Stevenson Architects.
Several changes were made to contribute to the energy efficiency of the building.  The roof was insulated on top and underneath and then replaced with a light colored roll material.  The roof material has the potential to be planted to make a green roof.  The windows were replaced with double insulated energy efficient models, as the older windows were not historic and/or could not be salvaged.  The mechanical system for the entire building was converted to closed loop Geo-Thermal.  In order to do this, (16) 250ft wells were drilled in the courtyard area.  A system to collect rainwater is currently under design and will be used to water the landscaping and perhaps convert some toilets to grey water use.

163 Rutledge Medical Office Building

An office building owned by two brothers is transformed into a new office complex to house their respective professional businesses. Situated between a historic residential neighborhood and a large medical complex, the design relates to both settings and meets the needs of neighbors, city officials, and members of the City of Charleston's Board of Architectural Review.

The Background The clients for this project are brothers, one a developer and the other a doctor. The doctor occupied a building that was quickly becoming too small and outdated for his practice. Our firm was asked to design a new building in the same location that would provide a larger office for the doctor as well as additional office space for his brother.
Constraints and Challenges This project is situated between a residential neighborhood and a large complex of medical buildings, therefore the design had to relate to both settings and include a sensitivity to pedestrian traffic.
Since the project is new construction, parking played a major role. New parking had to be provided on the site that wouldn't detract from the rhythm of existing buildings along the street. Also, the site is located in historic Charleston and the City Board of Architectural Review (B.A.R.) would have to review and grant design approval.
The Solution NSA designed the massing of the building to be in proportion with the typical Charleston single-style houses along the street. Even though the building is approximately 13,000 square feet, the massing was stepped back horizontally and vertically along the sides of the property to create the effect of a narrower building. Also, the massing on the side of the office building was syncopated with 4' wide niches at intervals that match the typical width of the other house facades.
The design screened the parking area behind a brick wall with curved concrete benches and screened openings above the benches. Planters were planned between the benches to grow foliage against the screens. The all-glass entry at the front of the building used the interior lobby elevator wall to screen the parking from pedestrian view.
The Result After meeting and discussing the design with the client, neighbors, and city officials, the members of the City of Charleston's Board of Architectural Review gave the design unanimous approval and the project is currently under construction.
This building's materials consist of masonry, steel, and glass. The brick walls have two story high window bays that replicate a more residential sized window yet overall, provides a scale that befits the office building design. The front of the building makes a bold, contemporary statement by cantilevering over the entry lobby with an all-glass, exposed steel façade. The cantilever offers an open-air entry lobby at the pedestrian level and the all-glass portions above create office lobbies with expansive views of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina campus. On the top floor, the massing has been stepped back and an exterior roof deck wraps around the building, providing an exterior space with unobstructed panoramic views.

Coming & Morris

A mixed-use redevelopment makes its mark on an historic neighborhood in Charleston, South Carolina. Offering 35 homes and a commercial building with two rental apartments, the project successfully marries the relationship between private, semi-public, and public spaces without simply "re-tooling" the historic "Charleston Single House" type. Considered by city planners and officials as a model for contemporary development, the project addresses modern concerns while complimenting its historic surroundings.
The Background This project is located in the downtown historic district of Charleston, South Carolina, at the corner of Coming and Morris Streets. This historic neighborhood has been experiencing rapid redevelopment and restoration in the past several years. Historically, this 1.5-acre site contained both residential and commercial buildings, and an old street that extended off of Coming Street into the interior of the property. By the 1990s, the site was being used as a gravel overflow parking lot for the College of Charleston.
The Constraints The project required that the new homes be sold below market value to make them affordable to a younger generation of buyer. Providing housing at a reasonable price in what was once a vacant lot, would require a dense development with completely new infrastructure, and space was at a premium. Other constraints involved the FEMA flood elevation requirements, which required the new buildings be raised 5 to 8 feet above the ground in a neighborhood of historic homes built very close to the ground. Furthermore, attempts to gain the support of the City Board of Architectural Review, the surrounding neighborhood groups, and the historical and preservation organizations, had to be balanced with the needs of the developer and the budget of the project.
The Challenge The challenge was to design an "all at once development" which could provide an urban infill, and continue the neighborhood fabric without overwhelming it. Due to the number of dwellings required, a new street and its infrastructure was created. It was also necessary to provide sufficient off street parking and outdoor space, as well as abundant natural light within each building.
The Solution A mixed-use solution was proposed and the property was rezoned to a new zoning district type; created by the City Zoning and Planning Office to encourage this type of development. The historic street was reestablished and extended over to Morris Street to provide access once again to interior lots. It was determined that there was to be 35 homes and a corner commercial building that contained a 1,000ft² of commercial space on the ground floor and two rental apartments above. Nineteen of the residential units are single-family detached structures and sixteen of the units are contained in eight duplex structures. The buildings are derived from five basic types that alter according to various site relationships. All residences utilize porches and rooftop terraces in order to replace the exterior spaces that were displaced by density at the ground level. The residences seek to achieve the complex relationship between private, semi-public, and public spaces that many Charleston neighborhoods accomplish so well without simply "re-tooling" the historic "Charleston Single House" type. To make this "all at once" development merge will with the surrounding neighborhood, strong connections between indoor and outdoor spaces in each house were developed as well as the small-scale details at the pedestrian sidewalk level. The residences also utilized contemporary construction techniques and materials such as cementitious siding, engineered lumber and metal clad windows, as a part of an effort to make the development more environmentally responsible.
The Result It is not solely by the mere replication of materials or historical forms that we feel arrives at an architecture which merges well with an existing context. It is more important that the overall composition is well thought out and honest in its expression of construction techniques. The prevalent connection to private gardens, hidden courtyards, back alleys, formal streets, and urban parks are similar idealistically rather than formally to the approach taken by more historical structures. As the development is nearing completion, it is already being referred to by city planners and officials as a model for contemporary development that addresses modern concerns while complimenting historic surroundings.

Coming and Morris | Residential Development

Residences at Longborough

This project is a series of single family residences commissioned by a developer in the newly re-developed Longborough neighborhood within the Wagener Terrace area of Charleston, South Carolina.  The three bedroom residences average around 1,800 square feet with detached garages that face a small alley.  The deep porches and Craftsman detailing is typical of the surrounding neighborhood.  Several homes feature roofdecks allowing a view of the Ashley River.


Lotus Vietnamese Cuisine | Park Circle

The Andrew Pinckney Inn

CO Banh Mi Noodles Bar

The Real Estate Studio

Dunes Properties, the client for this tenant up-fit, was interested in developing a real estate office that has the feel of a lounge, a place where people could come in, check their e-mail or the ballgame score and view the property available in the local real estate market.
The space was stripped down to its original brick walls, which were left natural.  The floors and ceiling were lightened to carry the natural light from the storefront as deep into the space as possible.  The ceiling has continuous cove lighting set in a curved mesh arch to accent the daylighting.  The client area was broken down into three seating groups with flat screen televisions that show virtual tours of local real estate.  A frosted glass wall in the rear portion of the space separates the realtor desk area.  The overall result was a light and airy space with clean modern lines set within the backdrop of a beautiful historic interior.  

The Real Estate Studio | Dunes Properties

Chai's Courtyard and Lounge

Completed in 2006, the courtyard at Chai’s Lounge and Tapas is a 2,000 square foot outdoor courtyard addition to an existing restaurant and bar on King Street, one of the main shopping and nightlife streets of downtown Charleston, South Carolina.  The courtyard location is right on the sidewalk and is flanked by 2-story brick and stucco walls on each side.  The goal was to design an outdoor partially covered bar,  dining and lounge area, with an inviting decorative wall & fence along the sidewalk to draw people in, and a fountain focal piece to add the soothing sound of water to the space. The courtyard is designed to hold a capacity of 100 people.  A mixture of wood, metal, concrete and glass was used to create a contemporary and sophisticated atmosphere, while lush landscaping and well-placed lighting were used to bring the space to life.  

The exposure to the sidewalk allowed the opportunity to create a very unique front wall assembly that would attract passersby and draw them into the space.  While the materials used to create this assembly are typical to Charleston’s historic fabric, the way that the wall assembly was designed created a unique and modern use of the materials.  The assembly starts with an elegant custom-designed wood and glass double entry gate.  One gate is a more solid pattern of wood with an asian touch, and the other is a wood and glass panel that allows for filtered views into the courtyard.   Both of these gate panels open and neatly tuck into custom designed side nooks to become finished side wall panels.  A glass canopy over the gates cantilevers out over the sidewalk to provide an inviting entry.

Adjacent to the wood and glass gates is a custom-designed poured concrete wall made to emulate large blocks of white travertine stone. This wall provides a solid definition to the edge of the sidewalk and a layer of privacy for the courtyard, while creating a dramatic feature on the sidewalk that marks the courtyard and holds the signage. The wall is split vertically up the center and then opens up to create a hole where a curved metal sign floats in the opening.  A pipe rises up in the vertical slot and holds a gas lamp that shines through the rear of the signage providing an element of movement that catches the eye along the sidewalk.

Along the rest of the sidewalk is a rust colored fence that has a very organic design meant to emulate tropical grasses, and is heavily planted with lush landscaping directly behind which allows filtered views into and out of the courtyard, and establishes a dialog between the public and private space.  

One enters the space through the gates and is first led through a path of bamboo to the host stand which is covered with a wood and glass canopy attached to the rear of the fountain wall. One is then led through the courtyard via a meandering brick pathway with square recessed paver lights.  The path wraps around the fountain focal piece, which is made of the same poured concrete to emulate large blocks of white travertine stone.  The back wall of the fountain opens up to create a “frame” to hold a sculpture resting on stone slab.  Water pours from below the slab into a small pond, where one can sit on the edges.  

The path then leads the visitor thru the rest of the uncovered dining and lounge areas which are  surrounded by bamboo, ivy and palm trees to create a cozy and tropical atmosphere and natural canopies and shade. The meandering path finally leads under the exposed wood canopy structure that provides shelter for the bar and lounge spaces.  

In the evening, the dimly lit atmosphere is accented with uplights at the columns, well-placed landscape lighting, and the recessed paver lights which dot the path as it winds thru the courtyard and continues into thru the bar, fusing the covered and uncovered space into one.


41 Pitt Street

This Gothic Revival style Plymouth Congregational Church (circa 1871) was transformed into a modern a living space.  Defined by Gothic arched double doors, original heart pine floors, bead board paneling, and fenestrations, the renovation reflects the history and patina of the original structure while respecting the historical fabric of its original state.
The Background The Plymouth Congregational Church, circa 1871, is located at 41 Pitt Street in historic downtown Charleston. Built in the Gothic Revival Style by African American Congregationalists who were experiencing new freedom after the Civil War, the church thrived at that location for more than a hundred years before moving to its new home west of the Ashley River. The vacant building soon fell into disrepair. After many years of neglect, in 1958, the building was sold to Charleston's Association for the Blind. Over the next forty years, the building suffered several horrific renovations. By the time, Bill and Julie Arnheim walked through it in 1997, the building was a mere shadow of its original grace, yet the Arnheims could easily see its potential as a living space. 
The Constraints After demolition and removal of the non-original interior walls and floor systems, the building was returned to an open, 35' x 64' box with a 30' ceiling at the ridge with six, 10' tall windows equally spaced down each side of the long walls.
The Challenge In one corner of the building, there was an 18"settling of the floor. This, coupled with major roof problems and countless other structural deficiencies, presented extreme challenges. The new design for the space included a large master bedroom/ bathroom/ closets/ sitting room suite, three guest bedrooms, two and a half additional bathrooms, a laundry room, reading area, music room, library, and potting room, all within the existing shell of the original church.
The transformation of a church into a home required the introduction of a second floor. The question became, 'how to gracefully introduce new spaces without losing the integrity of the original church?'
Removal of the ceiling revealed a previously hidden architectural element. At the peak of the ridge, 25' from the rear of the building, was a 6' mirrored, medallion. Originally designed to reflect light from a chandelier into the room, showcasing this "hidden" treasure in the public areas of the house, was integrated into the master plan.
The Solution A 15' tall, double lancet window was installed in an area in the front of the house that had been walled over many years earlier. A second floor mezzanine with music and reading areas was designed to look down upon the openness of the kitchen, living room, and dining areas while appreciating the drama of the 30' double volume space. The medallion works as a transition between the public and private areas of the home, and is accentuated by large, curved mahogany doors that open into the master bedroom on the first floor. The second floor bedrooms utilize the tops of the tall windows to introduce light and are acoustically sealed with insulated glass. The main first and second floor bathrooms were designed in the rear 'altar' space - symbolically and literally recalling a religious cleansing with water.
A 5' in diameter circle was cut into the second floor. A new stairwell was introduced directly beneath the medallion and a circular walled hallway was built. The medallion itself received a restored antique gothic style, circular chandelier and can be appreciated from all public spaces in the front of the house, while all bedrooms and baths are neatly tucked into the rear.
The Result The new design reflects the history and patina of the building while respecting the historical fabric of its original state. Large, wooden, gothic arched, double doors lead to original heart pine floors, bead board paneling, and fenestrations.
By transforming its original use as a place of prayer into a place of living with all of the modern amenities, style and grace, the Arnheims were able to save an architecturally valuable and beautiful historical property.

The Restoration on King Boutique Hotel

The Restoration on King is a 16 unit boutique hotel positioned on the corner of King and Wentworth Streets in Charleston, South Carolina’s Old and Historic District.  The renovation was originally planned as private condominiums.  As the economy faltered, the Owners were able to re-invent their concept as one of Charleston’s first boutique hotels.  The project is a compilation of three historic buildings connected through a modern glass and steel stair/elevator tower situated off of Wentworth Street.  The renovation was able to blend the warmth of the historic brick, tall ceilings and original wood floors with thoroughly modern finishes and fixtures in the kitchens and baths.  The units are a combination of lofts, one and two bedroom units.  Several units feature private roof decks and terraces, while a central roof deck allows hotel guests to enjoy the surrounding view and energy of Charleston.  

143 King George Street

This 2,600 square foot single family residence is located in the Daniel Island Park area of Charleston, South Carolina.  The traditional exterior massing and detailing is typical of Charleston’s Historic District.  The open floor plan and interior details reveal a more modern sensibility.  The porches and roofdeck allow a seamless connection to the outside from almost every room in the house.  Additionally, the large windows allow both an excellent quality of light into the interior as well as lovely views of the beautiful outdoor spaces.  


IN PROGRESS | Ashley Blvd Residences

Charlotte | Basil | Architectural Design | Commercial Design

The 2nd location of the successful Charleston restaurant, Basil Thai Cuisine, was opened in Charlotte, North Carolina in Spring 2009.  This was a first tenant upfit in a new high-rise building on a corner of the downtown commercial district in Charlotte.  The restaurant is 3200 square feet with a seating capacity of 108 and an additional sidewalk dining area, and features a vibrant bar area with wraparound high banquettes and a custom-designed backbar wall display. The highlight of the dining room is a large open glass cooking line, a feature which is carried through from the original downtown Basil.  Large expanses of storefront glass allow for good natural lighting in this space.  Wood flooring, exposed concrete columns and glass details blend to create an upscale urban aesthetic feel to the restaurant.  

Basil Thai Cuisine | Charlotte, NC

The Cottages at Longborough

The Cottages at Longborough is a 42 unit complex of multi-family housing.  The townhouse style two and three bedroom units are a collaboration between the City of Charleston and The Beach Company to provide well built, well styled, workforce priced housing.  The residences are located in the newly re-developed Longborough neighborhood within the Wagener Terrace of Charleston, South Carolina.  The buildings were designed to blend with the Craftsman detailing of the surrounding neighborhood.  Each unit has a private porch and entrance.  This project was selected as a finalist in the 2009 Jack Kemp Workforce Housing Models with the Urban Land Institute.

Point Break Surf Shop

This store is located on Charleston’s historic King Street within the heart of the shopping district.  The client was interested in a storefront design that revealed the character of the store.  King Street has a historic reputation as a street with slightly more whimsical architecture, therefore, we felt like an expressive dynamic storefront would be appropriate in this location.
The wave design was fabricated from steel and glass and inserted within the existing building structure.  The curve gives a unique feeling of movement as one strolls down the street.  

The Madison Hotel

The Madison Hotel located at 79 Wentworth Street in downtown Charleston is a six story building with 36 executive suites and a restaurant and bar located on the upper levels. While the project is located within the historic center of the Charleston peninsula, the design interprets the height, scale and mass of the existing context in a modern way.  Photos of constructed hotel coming soon!

Hampton Greene Law Firm

Located at 602 Rutledge Avenue at the corner of Congress Street, the Hampton-Greene Law Office is a renovation of an early 1900’s 2,000 sqft balloon frame wood structure.  The new law office is on the ground floor with a leasable commercial space on the second floor.  The interior was completely stripped and redesigned utilizing new mahogany paneling to arrive at a classic professional interior without losing a contemporary edge suitable to young lawyers.  The exterior renovation is a combination of refurbishment of the cast iron details with a new storefront.

IN PROGRESS | Bohicket Brew Pub

This renovation project is on the drawing table at Neil Stevenson Architects.  When complete, this brew pub will have spectacular views of the marsh and waterway at Bohicket Marina. Renderings and video by J&E Renderings

The Davidson Lofts

This project involved the renovation and addition of a 16,600sf portion of a 26,000sf mixed-use historic building in downtown Charleston on the corner King and George Street. The existing historic building was made up of several buildings that had been combined to form the old American Hotel.  Due to a large fire in it’s history, the entire roof structure had been replaced, and many of the thick brick walls separating the bays of the building had been damaged.  The existing 2nd floor space was being most recently used as10 office spaces.  

This project involved transforming the 2nd floor into 7 high-end condo units, using the rhythm of the existing bays of the old building and maintaining the two existing stair entries and a majority of the existing corridor from the historic hotel use.  A 3rd level was added in each to create loft spaces that overlook new roof decks.  

Special care was taken to retain historic details while adding modern features into the building. The 2nd floor had existing dramatic historic windows along it’s King and George Street elevations, which allowed for natural daylighting in each condo.  These windows were restored and replaced where necessary.  A detailed survey was done of each space to leave the brick exposed in locations where the historic brick had not been damaged by the fire. 

Modern details included lofts lined in glass to allow additional natural light to penetrate into the condos and give a modern feel within the historic fabric, steel stairs and private roof decks.  These roofscapes were all hidden behind the historic parapet of the building so that from the street view, the historic building remained unchanged.  Modern features such as an elevator and sprinkler system were also added to the building to create a safer and more accessible structure.

The result was 7 high end condos, each with private roof decks, in a unique historic building in the heart of downtown Charleston, South Carolina.



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