“Simple elegance” is a term that we hear a lot here at Camens Architectural Group and the truth is simple elegance isn’t always easy. In fact, only the best residential architects can achieve the look that’s both refined and relaxing.…
Charleston Style & Design Magazine recently featured one of our latest homes in an article with the appropriate title: “Love Letter to the Lowcountry.” Each home that chief architect Marc Camens builds represents the love he has for both the…
From childhood, Architectural Designer Yvette Metz wanted to build houses. Her career has taken her on a dynamic journey, from cartography, master planning, and her work as a residential architect, building student housing to now, as an Architectural Designer in…
There are many factors to take into consideration when building a custom home. While it seems obvious, the lot you choose to build on can affect the home's overall architectural design. Here at Camens Architectural Group, we thrive at finding…
There’s something extraordinary about living on the coast. It’s as if every part of nature conspires to make you feel relaxed. Located on a tidal area site with an inland creek, deep water access, and a stunning vista of both…
One of the defining principles here at Camens Architectural Group is: light defines, and texture refines. We take cues from a space to understand how it’s used and how we should behave in it. A formal space of a government…
Who says you can’t enjoy resort-style living every day? For one couple, capturing the ocean's essence and living in luxury were their custom home goals. What resulted was an unparalleled oceanfront home. Showcasing both the best of Charleston's luxurious living…
Marc Camens has a passion for building incredible homes and stunning commercial spaces. As he approached three decades of work, the idea of writing a book for his children and grandchildren became a reality. Over the course of three years,…
It’s no understatement to say 2020 was a unique year for us all. We began spending more time at home, and the needs of our residences became clearer. As we move into 2021, many home design features aren’t changing, but…
One of the most important aspects of architectural design is how a home and the site interact. Whether he’s in the Adirondacks or the Lowcountry, where preservation requirements necessitate an environment-first approach, or somewhere else in the world that’s less…