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AwardsA Triple Win at Overlook (22378) We’re excited to share that one of our recent designs, Overlook (22378), earned a trio of NAHB 2025 Lighthouse Awards—Best Overall, Best Exterior, and Best Bath. Beautifully built and finished by Front Light Building Co., the home reflects the kind of well-proportioned architecture we love: welcoming forms, balanced scale, […]
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AwardsBuilt in the mountains of North Carolina, Davidson Gap began as Southern Living‘s 2008 North Carolina Idea House—a project that proves sustainable homes can be both beautiful and livable. This home blends traditional mountain character with modern performance and thoughtful design. At 3,200 square feet, the house feels expansive yet welcoming, with an open kitchen, […]
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AwardsSome home designs stand the test of time because they’re rooted in something deeper than trend—they speak to a way of living. That’s exactly the story behind our Whisper Creek plan, a timeless cottage that began as the 2009 Southern Living Dream Giveaway House and has gone on to become one of our most beloved […]
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AwardsWhen you design with intention—listening to the client and the surrounding context—good things follow. For us, one of those proud moments came not just once, but three times, with multiple Best in American Living Awards (BALA), the nation’s premier residential design honor. 2006: Best Single Family Detached Home, 2401–3000 Sq. Ft. Award-Winning Project: Seagrove (The […]
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AwardsDesigning a home—and a community—is never one-size-fits-all. We believe good design should meet people where they are, and that includes creating homes that adapt to changing seasons of life. That belief is what inspired our work at Saluda River Club, where we introduced a new kind of housing option to an already vibrant master-planned community. […]
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AwardsFour of Our AIA Award-Winning Projects We believe the best architecture reflects both the people it serves and the place it’s rooted in. Over the years, we’ve been honored to receive several awards from the American Institute of Architects—each recognizing our commitment to intentional, place-based design. Here’s a look at four of those AIA-recognized projects—each […]
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AwardsWe’re honored to share that our Washington Duplex was awarded the 2024 Urban Guild Merit Award for Design Excellence—a recognition that celebrates innovative architecture rooted in tradition and responsive to the evolving needs of our communities. This plan began as a design challenge: How do you create housing that fits within the architectural language of […]
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AwardsOriginally selected as a Southern Living Showcase House in 2003, Shadowlawn is a timeless example of Lowcountry architecture designed with purpose and place in mind. Built in the Oldfield community of South Carolina, this plan captures the easy rhythm of coastal life—with deep porches, open rafter tails, and a metal roof that nods to tradition […]
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AwardsWhat It Means and Why It Matters With the NAHB Best Overall Design Award We believe that every home we design begins with the same intent: to create something timeless, personal, and grounded in place. Over the years, our team has been honored to receive dozens of design awards—but among the most meaningful are the […]
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AwardsIn 2003, we were honored to be selected by Southern Living to design their annual Idea House—a moment that marked a major milestone in our firm’s early story. The result was Newberry Park: a home that represents everything we love about traditional Southern architecture, paired with a livable, modern layout. It’s a home that honors […]
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AwardsAt Allison Ramsey Architects, we believe good design tells a story—one that honors place, elevates everyday living, and stands the test of time. Over the years, our work has been recognized with numerous NAHB Lighthouse Awards, presented by the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association. These awards celebrate architectural excellence across the Lowcountry—and we’re proud […]
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AwardsWhen HGTV was still a brand-new network introducing itself to the country, they came to us with a bold idea: design the next HGTV Dream Home. In 1998, we did just that—with a Lowcountry cottage full of classic Southern charm. The result was the Bermuda Bluff Cottage, created specifically for HGTV’s second-ever Dream Home Giveaway. […]
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AwardsIn 2006, we had the honor of being featured in a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Coastal Living and Cottage Living magazines. The project? A home that would showcase the best in Lowcountry architecture—timeless, welcoming, and grounded in place. The result was The Holiday House. Designed and built to represent everything we love about Southern coastal design, […]
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AwardsGreat design doesn’t just respect its surroundings—it elevates them. That’s exactly what happened with 710 Boundary Street, a project that took a long-overlooked corner of Beaufort, South Carolina, and transformed it into a celebrated example of thoughtful infill architecture. Best of Coast Design Award We’re honored to share that this building was named a Best […]
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AwardsWhen we talk about designing places, not just buildings, Midtown is exactly what we mean. In 2013, our Midtown project in downtown Beaufort, South Carolina, was honored as Southern Living’s Best Planned Community—a recognition that celebrates not just great architecture, but the creation of spaces where people genuinely want to live. This award-winning neighborhood was […]
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AwardsMorris Square isn’t just a project—it’s a story of resilience, collaboration, and the power of design to shape community. Located in the heart of Charleston’s historic district, this complex and rewarding development is one of our proudest examples of mixed-use residential architecture. Designed in collaboration with a visionary development team, Morris Square was built on […]
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AwardsAn increasingly popular mini neighborhood concept is that of cottage courts or pocket neighborhoods. This grouping of smaller, high-quality homes built around a common green area are cost-effective for the developer and…
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AwardsBest overall new home award from the Home Builder’s Association. Construction by Frontlight Building Company.…
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AwardsRenovation and addition for a private residence on Dataw Island, construction by Patterson Builders. Award for best overall remodel from the Home Builders Association.…
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AwardsBest Bath, Best Exterior, and Best Overall awards from the Home Builders Association. Construction by Frontlight Building Company.…
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AwardsHome Builders Association Lighthouse award for Best Exterior in New Homes category, built by Patterson Builders.…
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Awards2020 Lighthouse Award Winner – Best Bath, Best Exterior and the Best Overall awards from the Home Builders Association. construction by Southern Coastal Homes.…
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Awards2019 Southern Living Inspired Home on Cape Fear Station in Bald Head Island.…
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AwardsNAHB LIGHTHOUSE AWARD View the house plan: Holiday House (173190) [https://allisonramseyarchitects.net/plans/holiday-house-173190/] [https://allisonramseyarchitects.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/SSP_3249.jpg] [htt…
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AwardsWe worked with the client to create an elevated house design with a small smoke shack. This home design takes in the waterfront views and coastal breezes. This build was constructed by Kovach LLC on Fripp Island, SC.…
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AwardsWe designed this home which was constructed in Stock Farm, Bluffton, SC by Boshaw Residential Custom Homes. The garage/guest design with this home also received an award for its design and construction.…
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AwardsThis single-family residence is nestled in the lowcountry community of Islands of Beaufort, SC. Construction was completed by Patterson Residential.…
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AwardsThis Old Oyster Retreat was customized for the Kennedy Residence in Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina. Construction was completed by Reclamation by Design. An open floor plan with bunk beds and bonus space upstairs, this pl…
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AwardsThe Starr residence was designed to maximize the views in the front and rear of the house. Built by Reclamation by Design, this house sits in the neighborhood of Oldfield, SC.…
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AwardsGarage design accompanied the main house in Bluffton, South Carolina. This 2-car garage design includes a small loft above with full bath and living space. Construction by Boshaw Residential Custom Home Builder.…
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AwardsOne of our popular designs, this Bermuda Bluff Cottage was built by Patterson Residential in Pinckney Retreat, SC. Includes the classic wrap-around porch to maximize outdoor living space, as well as the upstairs bedrooms…
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AwardsThis residence is a prime example of how to design a new home is an existing historic district. A combination of painted brick and siding enhances the overall elegant feel of the exterior. All major spaces of the home op…
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AwardsIn 2013 Allison Ramsey Architects partnered with Bald Head Island, Ltd., Southern Living magazine and Whitney Blair to design and construct the island’s first “inspiration” home. As the first of a 24-unit inspired commun…
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AwardsLocated adjacent to the Village Center in Habersham, Allison Ramsey teamed with Patterson Residential to deliver a small group of quaint cottages to serve a small segment in the market that the village wasn’t reaching. A…
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AwardsBuilt as a private residence in the same year of its name, Anchorage is now thought to be the largest tabby structure in the U.S. In recent years the original 7,764 sq. ft. structure was used as as an office building. Af…
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AwardsAwarded the 2013 Best Planned Community by Southern Living, our Midtown project has proven to be a timeless, attractive community. Downtown Beaufort has a beauty and architectural charm that makes it a popular place to v…
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Awards2009 Merit Award from Residential Architect for Morris Square, a Mixed-Use Multifamily project in the historic district of Charleston, South Carolina.We were recently recognized with a Merit Award from Residential Archit…
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AwardsThe Shadowlawn was selected as Southern Living’s Showcase House in Oldfield, South Carolina. Throughout the coastal regions of the South, houses gain a welcoming, casual appeal, designed to take advantage of coastal bree…
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AwardsAllison Ramsey Architects was selected to design a single-family house for the St. Jude Giveaway in Norfolk, Virginia.…
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AwardsIn 2006 Allison Ramsey was proud to have been part of design, neighborhood planning, and architectural standards of the Overlook Pavilion at Battery Point in Beaufort, South Carolina. An AIA award winning project,this am…
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AwardsThese courtyard cottages in Old Shell Point were recognized by our local chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The Courtyard Cottages are small homes ranging from 700 to 1,100 square feet that share a common s…
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AwardsLocated in Beaufort’s Historic District, these homes are surrounded by history. Beaufort’s original firehouse sits across the street and The Arsenal, built in 1798, is directly east. As such, the design had to reflect th…
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AwardsThe Holiday House feature marked the first collaboration for Coastal Living and Cottage Living towards the goal of offering the season’s best in Low Country architecture. This insert is from the feature article in the De…
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AwardsFeatured as the Southern Living 2003 Idea House, the Newberry Park was built as a model of Southern elegance that also accommodates all the needs of the modern family. The Newberry Park does harken back to the days when…
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AwardsA renovation and addition to an existing site in Asheville, North Carolina, the Preservation Society of Asheville awarded this project the Griffin Award for Adaptive Reuse.An addition and renovation for the Habitat for H…
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AwardsOriginally designed as a show house for the NAHB Builder’s Show in Atlanta, Georgia, this house later became known as the Captain Planet Energy Show House for it’s energy efficiency. This home was built in Brookhaven, Ge…
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AwardsThe Bermuda Bluff Cottage was selected as the 1998 HGTV Dream Home Giveaway. Since it’s debut it has been one of our most popular plans. The Bermuda Bluff Cottage was designed by Allison Ramsey Architects in response to…
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Awards710 Boundary Street was the winner of Coastal Living’s Best of Coast Design. This building is located on Boundary Street, one of Beaufort’s major corridors, and replaced a dilapidated gas station in the city’s Historic D…
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AwardsBEST IN AMERICA LIVING AWARD IN 2007 FOR SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED 3001-4000 SQUARE FEET. View the house plan: [https://allisonramseyarchitects.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/parkside-playa.jpg] [https://allisonramsey…
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AwardsBEST SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE: 3001 TO 4000 SQ. FT. View the house plan: The Finley [https://allisonramseyarchitects.net/plans/the-finley/] [https://allisonramseyarchitects.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/DSC_017D-min1…
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