low country living
SPRING ISLAND, SC
Landscape Design
PROJECT DETAILS:
Located 30 miles north of Savannah, Georgia, the Spring Island community has strict environmental standards to promote construction that is sensitive to the low country ecosystem. DDS created a planting plan that includes trees and shrubs to enhance privacy and several outdoor rooms. Research of local plants and careful coordination with the Spring Island design review board allowed DDS to embrace a new planting zone and the cultural traditions of the region. The smell of jasmine greets visitors at the front entrance. A terrace provides a quiet respite and is constructed of Old Tabby pieces, a traditional building material made from crushed oyster shells that are found on the island. A brick fire pit provides a cozy gathering spot that extends the season for outdoor living.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Sarah Weihman | Drake Design Studio, LLC
ARCHITECT: Peter Brower | BRZ Architects
