That pools are generally a desirable feature in a home goes without saying. But while they may be included as a formulaic part of construction — or as an added afterthought — they are the exact opposite for chief architect…
One of the architectural design principles that heavily influences Marc Camens’ work is visualizing a property from the inside out — and that includes not only a thorough understanding of how the homeowners live, but also how the site informs…
Marc Camens’ unique approach to architecture is built on a foundation of several guiding principles, including the way he wraps a house around homeowners’ lifestyles. This means ensuring that the design of a home directly and intentionally relates to the…
Designing a home from the inside out is one of Marc Camens’ longstanding architectural design principles — and it’s one of the ways he seamlessly forms a figurative bridge between a property and its surrounding natural landscape. Sometimes, an actual…
When the owners of a Turtle Beach property wanted to fully embrace Kiawah Island seaside living through a renovation of their existing home, they called on Marc Camens for the job. Known for his outstanding architectural design work in Charleston,…
To create an Adirondack legacy property on a lake for a large family with kids, chief architect Marc Camens and his team envisioned a sophisticated, year-round summer camp with magnificent views and strategic spaces created across nearly 12,000 square feet…
Transformation doesn’t always start from the ground up in new residential architecture. Sometimes it’s about introducing new life to an existing space through extensive renovations. As one of the best residential architects working on Kiawah Island, Marc Camens also does…
Light and flow are two of the most powerful elements to create energy in a space. They are the life force of architecture: Light pumps vitality into a space and flow offers the energy necessary to achieve fluidity. With every…
Johns Island, South Carolina, is known for its love of outdoor living, gorgeous waterways, and sense of community. As the largest island in South Carolina and located just 20 minutes from the heart of Charleston, Johns Island is rich in…
Nature can be utterly breathtaking. It’s why we love experiencing natural wonders like the Grand Canyon, the Rocky Mountains, the mighty Mississippi River, and of course, the Coastal Carolinas. Nature can also be overwhelming. For brief periods of time, it’s…