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Features of the Lowcountry Style
Roughly defined as South Carolina's outer Coastal Plain, the Lowcountry has a look circumscribed by history and climate. Here are some features of that style.
Great emphasis upon natural ventilation and breezes. Ample porch space, along with raising a structure off the ground, encourages good airflow. Windows and doors on opposite exterior walls are usually aligned. High interior ceilings enable heat to rise above living zones. Operable shutters are employed as screening devices.
A need for sun control. Broad roof overhangs help shade a house while allowing air to circulate.
Durable materials. Stucco on brick or concrete is a viable exterior finish. For roofs, metals such as tin or copper, as well as other long-lasting materials, are top choices.
Here along with a marshland panorama, the porch offers protection from insects.
In Quest of Sunlight
From Kitchen to Dining Room
Though centrally located within the house, the kitchen doesn't break up the open floor plan. Instead, an ingenious built-in frame at the sink enables the upper cabinets with their glass doors to be suspended. This provides unobstructed views into the living room.
Adjacent to the kitchen, the dining room is defined by windows and matching transoms."This is my favorite space in the house because there are no solid walls," Jim Strickland, president of Historical Concepts, says.
Working in Harmony
This residence is a testament to the homeowners and the designers. Jim summarizes this best: "It was very satisfying that every participant contributed to a home that exceeded what any of us could have done alone."
Copyright Southern Progress Corporation Feb 2002
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