Habersham Charrette

I. HABERSHAM LOCATION II. PROJECT TEAM III. COMMUNITY SUMMARY IV. COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE V. POND COTTAGE VI. PARK HOMES VII. VILLAGE HOMES VIII. MARSH HOMES IX. BOULEVARD HOMES X. MANOR HOMES TABLE OF CONTENTS

M I S S I O N A N D OV E RV I E W A Revival of the Classic American Waterfront Hometown There was a time when neighbors knew and genuinely cared for one another. A time when homes defined streets, streets defined blocks, blocks defined neighborhoods and neighborhoods made up towns. All the ingredients of a town had a purpose and when blended, created a wonderful place that everyone was proud to call home. WHERE ARE THESE PLACES NOW? Most are places that are traveled to by millions of tourist each year. People take vacation time and pilgrimages to visit such places as Beaufort, Charleston and Savannah and hundreds of other historic towns and districts throughout the U.S. It is these revered historic communities where the ingredients of the town are combined through thoughtful design which creates a better whole. WHAT HAPPENED? After WWII specialization and production became paramount over cohesiveness and craftsmanship. Society became fragmented, and designers began to break apart. The engineer’s primary concern was to move traffic. Architects' designs were based on individualism with little regard for the surrounding built environment. Land Planners became landscape architects and focused on filling the void between monumental architecture and infrastructure. Zoning became a primary tool to protect citizens from the built environment and individualism that blighted the landscape. WHAT CAN WE DO? At Habersham, we turned back the hands of time and incorporated a design technique that has not existed since WWII. By weaving the specialties of architecture, land planning and engineering, we have created a place built for the human scale. A place where all the parts add up to a better whole. We worked with environmental groups, real-estate agents, and governmental agencies to gather information to meet the needs of the market yet, preserve the inherent beauty the land has to offer. With extensive tree surveys, wetland preservation and marsh buffers, we have created a place that is as sensitive to the environment as it is to the human scale. Our intent is to create a place of sustainable character and charm… a place that protects the present while preserving the values for future generations to come. All the ingredients of a town had a purpose and when blended, created a wonderful place that everyone was proud to call home.

LOCATION MAPS A Revival of the Classic American Neighborhood 116 170 280 281 802 802 802 21 21 BEAUFORT PORT ROYAL Joe Frazier Road Cherokee Farms Rd. Broad River Blvd. BROAD RIVER «

A great deal of thought went into the planning of Habersham. Led by the planning firm of Duany Plater-Zyberk & Co. and skilled architectural firms of Steven Fuller Design Traditions, Moser Design Group, and Historical Concepts, the plan for Habersham was a collaborative venture based on the planning principals inherent to small southern towns throughout the region. Prior to developing the plan, the design team toured many small southern towns and studied the details that make up the aesthetic and functional character of these great places. Setbacks, street widths, curb radii, sidewalk widths, spatial relationships etc. were all studied and used in the planning of Habersham. The marriage of the design concept to the site was another challenge to the team. Prior to the first conceptual layout, an extensive tree survey of more that 3500 trees, topography map, an aerial map, and archeological map were developed. The Habersham plan was intricately laid among the delicate natural landscape. Areas of environmental sensitivity were designated as parks and greenways. Ponds were designed in low-lying areas to filter any storm water pollutants prior to discharge into the marshes. As one walks through the neighborhood, one can truly appreciate the work involved in developing the best possible plan for the site. Our goal was to create a series of neighborhoods with discernable centers and gathering places along with a town center that functions as the commercial entity for the entire development. Neighborhood centers were defined as small commercial pockets adjacent to a civic site or park area. The parks function as social gathering spaces and are policed by the homes that define its edges. Another goal of the design is to create wonderful public spaces all around the homes. This “public realm” as the planning profession defines it, is a critical element in pulling residents out of their homes and on to the porches. By creating streets that are safe and pleasant, one is naturally drawn out of the home to spend more time walking and getting to know neighbors throughout the community. This community interaction is vital to the success of any neighborhood. As a result of neighbors knowing and caring for one another, there evolves an inherent sense of security. MASTER LAND PLAN A Revival of the Classic American Neighborhood Civic Community Dock Mum Grace Park South Park Restaurant Inn Town Center

THE HABERSHAM PROJECT TEAM The Developer HABERSHAM L AND C OMPANY, I N C . Habersham land Company Inc. formed in 1996. The partnership of Bob Turner, Stephen Davis, Emmett Davis Jr. and Emmett Davis III incorporated to develop the 283-acre former antebellum plantation site. Managing partners Stephen Davis and Bob Turner have worked together for eight years in a variety of roles for other development companies throughout Beaufort County. Bob Turner worked as the development manager for the nearby Spring and Callawassie Islands. In 1992, he went out on his own as a managing partner with the Newpoint Company Inc. Over the next four years, Bob and his partner managed all aspects of development for the nationally acclaimed Newpoint. Newpoint has been featured on CNN and in such publications as Coastal Living, Southern Living, Southern Accents, and the Wall Street Journal. Newpoint was also awarded the Stewardship Award of South Carolina for quality environmental design and the Georgia AIA award for quality development. As Newpoint neared completion in 1995, Bob formed the partnership of Village Renaissance Inc. to develop an in-fill site for the town of Port Royal. As featured in Architecture, Builder and Southern Living magazines, the Village at Port Royal functions as an excellent example of how a Traditional Neighborhood can support the needs of a diverse market with multiple uses. In 1996, the Village at Port Royal was selected as one of the top ten Traditional Neighborhoods in the country by The Congress for the New Urbanism. Stephen Davis has developed several projects in the Greenwood area and commercial projects in Charleston. In his role as Project Engineer for Davis and Floyd Inc., a multi disciplined engineering firm, Stephen has worked with many developers throughout the state and has gained tremendous insight into the critical components of the development process. While working on projects in the Beaufort area such as Spring Island, Brays Island and Newpoint, Stephen has refined a keen sense for the environmental needs required for developing land in such a pristine region of the country. Through Stephen’s environmental knowledge, the design of Habersham blends technological advances and natural environmental design to create a plan where man and nature can co-exist with minimal impact to the surrounding environment. Bob’s and Stephenss combined experience, their conviction to create a special place that every resident will be proud to call home and their patience to deliver the vision will make Habersham a wonderful environment in which to live.

THE HABERSHAM PROJECT TEAM The Builder QUALITY B UILDERS OF B EAUFORT, I N C . Quality Builders of Beaufort, Inc., has been in the home construction business for 35 years – a record few other builders can rival, in the Lowcountry or elsewhere. Established in September 1962 by Louis and Helen Pinckney, Quality Builders of Beaufort, Inc. began accepting remodeling and addition jobs. But, by his second year Louis built his first custom home. He continued building in the Beaufort area until 1980, at which time he and his family moved to Charleston. During the next eight years, Louis branched out into commercial construction, yet still built custom homes when opportunity arose. In 1988 the couple moved back to Beaufort. His decision to go back to residential construction began in 1990 when he started building in Port Royal Landings. In 1993, Lou, Jr., Louis’s son returned to the company to work alongside his father as a construction supervisor. It was at this time that Louis and Lou, Jr., began building the Village at Port Royal, a new “walking” neighborhood that, upon completion, will include 45 homes. Louis’s daughter, Anna, joined the company in April of 1996, and took on the administrative duties that were previously handled by her mother. Anna holds a B.A. in Interior Design, training which she utilizes for the company on interior and exterior selections. In the August 1997 edition of Builder Magazine, Quality Builders of Beaufort, Inc., was especially noted for its construction of the Village at Port Royal. Quality Builders of Beaufort, Inc. – and the Pinckney family – have built over 325 homes in its 35-year history. Their next endeavor – Habersham- promises to be the most challenging. It will also serve as a sort of homecoming for Louis, the construction will take place on the land where he where was born and raised.

THE HABERSHAM PROJECT TEAM The Builder J ORDAN OF CAROLINA Jordan of Carolina demonstrates a passion for the “art of building”: the creation of art, with a strong emphasis on design, and laboring of craft, coupled with a meticulous loyalty to detail and quality of construction. Using classical traditions, each residential design is allowed to develop so that context, proportion, scale and fenestration are carefully arranged. Each vernacular form of architecture is traditional and timeless, yet distinctive to every individual client. The firm’s beliefs arise from two partners who credit the importance of both “the art” and “the craft” in residential building. Edward Jordan in 1978 established Jordan Homes, a custom residential building firm in the Atlanta area. His team has crafted many unique, quality homes and neighborhoods. Joining Eddie in 1982, Richard N. Black brought to the firm an artistic approach to designing practical and functional architecture. This design/build partnership has evolved over the past seventeen years. In their latest commitment, Jordan of Carolina emphasizes “the art” and “the craft” in a unique service for the residential client at Habersham. The creation of an artistic idea is developed into a design, guided by the client’s functional, budgetary and scheduling needs. The trust and relationship built during this phase prepares the client for an easy transition into the “craft of construction” phase. Our designs benefit because we are craftsmen, and our craft benefits because we are designers. The client benefits by retaining the experience of both professions united.

THE HABERSHAM PROJECT TEAM The Town Planner D UANY P LATER - Z YBERK In 1980 Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk opened a practice in the city of Miami. Among the firm’s earliest projects was the regulating plan and building codes for the Town of Seaside, Florida. Since 1980, Duany and Plater-Zyberk and company (DPZ) have designed over 140 new towns and revitalization projects. Their designs and writings recreated the practice of Town Planning in the United States. DPZ has received numerous awards including two State of Florida Governor’s Urban design awards for excellence. The Town of Seaside is the first authentic New Town to be built successfully in the United State since WWII. Time Magazine featured Seaside as one of the “Best of the Decade”. The firm has been featured in other national media such as NBC news, ABC news as well as many publications including: “Time”, “Newsweek”, “The New York Times”, “Washington Post”, “Wall Street Journal” and Major Professional Magazines. The work of Duany & Plater-Zyberk begins with the recognition that design affects behavior. Duany & Plater-Zyberk see the structure of function and of a community as interdependent systems. Because of this they believe a designer’s decision will permeate the lives of residents; not just visually but in the way residents live. They believe that design structures form relationships, quantitatively and qualitatively, and that it is a sophisticated tool whose power exceeds its cosmic attributes. The work of Duany & Plater-Zyberk begins with the recognition that design affects behavior.

THE HABERSHAM PROJECT TEAM The Builder S OUTHERN TRADITIONS C USTOM HOMES After 25 years of climbing the corporate ladder and becoming a successful executive with a Fortune 500 company, Doug Thompson decided to change his career and become a builder of unique and distinguished homes. As a young man he worked along side of his father who built and remodeled several homes in North Carolina, which sparked an interest in Doug becoming a builder. Doug has built many custom homes in Aiken, South Carolina during the past 9 years. He has specialized in homes of exquisite quality, with emphasis on the unique details of each individual home. After Doug met and became friends with Jim King, a master carpenter, considerable research and planning resulted in the decision for them to locate Southern Traditions Custom Homes in Beaufort, South Carolina. They have built over 400 custom homes throughout their career, and offering over 25 years of building experience. Their success has been built on customer service and customer satisfaction. During Doug’s search for a location to build homes in Beaufort, he was introduced to Habersham. After many discussions and much research, a decision was made that Southern Traditions Custom Homes would join with Habersham to help create a truly unparalleled and distinguished lifestyle.

THE HABERSHAM PROJECT TEAM The Engineers DAV I S & F LOYD The Firm Davis & Floyd, Inc. established in 1954, has been actively and continuously engaged in the furnishing of engineering and architectural services for over 40 years. The company is a multi-disciplined firm providing service to local, state and federal government agencies and many industrial, municipal, and private clients. Mr. Emmett I. Davis and Mr. Phil R. Floyd organized the firm in 1954. Originally the firm was a civil engineering firm concentrating primarily on surveying and site development work. Over the years, the company has evolved into a broadbased, full-service, architectural and engineering company with all of the major design disciplines in-house. For over 40 years, Davis & Floyd, Inc. has been regarded as one of the leading environmental and engineering firms in the southeast, and is ranked 241st in the top 500 firms by “Engineering News Record” . The company’s record speaks for itself, over 90% of the firm’s business is from repeat clients. Currently, Davis & Floyd is working on several development projects throughout the Low country and has a complete understanding of the challenges that face development in such a pristine location.

THE HABERSHAM PROJECT TEAM Designer S TEPHEN F ULLER In a notable career, Stephen Fuller has received more than 40 awards of excellence for superior design, including three “Best in American Living” commendations from the National Association of Home Builders. Professional accolades are gratifying. Just as meaningful. though, are the countless affirmations Steve hears from families who draw unending pleasure and comfort from his creativity. In a world populated with me-too inspirations, Stephen Fuller’s instinctively fresh approach gives his designs noted personality. With Stephen, there’s always a surprising newness, even in his respectful interpretations of long loved styles. Instead of expected corners, you’ll see sunlight bathing open spaces. In place of rote predictability, you’ll find sensitive responses to family needs. And in every room, you’ll spot the signature accents that underscore true quality. Through his community home designs, Stephen Fuller gives full expression to an abiding philosophy: that a home should live in harmony with its surroundings, and that tradition should live in harmony with time. A Stephen Fuller home is more than a residence; it’s a thoughtful balance between nature and man. It’s a place where the best of the past coexists with the demands -- and opportunities -- of today. These are the secrets that open the door to livable, functional style that is always elegant and distinctive.

THE HABERSHAM PROJECT TEAM Designer ERIC MOSER For more than a dozen years Eric Moser and his staff have produced designs for over 500 of the southeast’s finest homes. His designs have been featured in prominent periodicals such as Southern Living, Professional Builder Architecture,and even the Wall Street Journal. Eric’s work has bridged a wide range from the casual elegant style of resort architecture predominant on Hilton Head Island to a more traditional form rooted in the heritage of the South. The homes all incorporate Moser’s special talent for integrating bright flowing interiors into the whole. Moser’s designs introduce the exciting use of angles moving the eye from space to space. The result is always refreshing and unique. Perhaps, surprisingly, gaining a more efficient and effective use of space is gained. The gauge of his success is the overwhelming number of clients who, on completion of construction, have told him: “This is the house we’ve always dreamed of.” Eric’s work has bridged a wide range from the casual elegant style of resort architecture predominant on Hilton Head Island to a more traditional form rooted in the heritage of the South.

C O M M U N I T Y H I S TO RY The Habersham tract appears to have once been part of the extensive Barnwell family holdings on Port Royal Island. John "Tuscarora Jack" Barnwell was the first member of his family in the area. Barnwell, who died in 1724, was one of the first English settlers in the Broad River area. His holdings included the property called Laurel Bay on the Broad River just north of the Habersham site. Sometime after Barnwell's death his younger son, also named John, obtained the property north of Habersham Creek. He married Martha Chaplin in 1737, with whom he had ten children. The youngest of these children, Phoebe Sarah Barnwell, married Archibald Cambell in 1780. The Cambells had four children, Archibald, John Barnwell, Collin and an unnamed daughter. John Barnwell was the rector of St. Helena's church in Beaufort and later St. Phillips in Charleston. It was Collin Cambell, an attorney, who apparently inherited the Habersham Creek track by 1820. The Mills atlas from this time shows a Cambell house in the approximate location of the tabby ruins. Like much of the property in the Beaufort area, the Cambell plantation, then known as Treadlands, did not fare well during the Civil War. The property was seized for unpaid taxes during the war. The Cambell house may have been burned during the war or shortly afterward. Evidently, the Cambells redeemed little or none of the project tract after the war. During the 1865 tax sale the plantation was acquired as several pieces by H.J. Judd and F.A. Dudley. Judd was a northerner who settled in Beaufort after the civil war and became superintendent of plantations on Port Royal Island.

C O M M U N I T Y H I S TO RY Within two years, F.A. Dudley owned the entire tract, which he sold to Sam Dudley, possibly his son. The property was sold to F.W. Scheper in 1904. During this period the former Cambell property was known as Cherokee Farm. In 1905, Dr. W.R. Eve bought the property, which remained in the hands of his family until 1987. The Eve family built four houses and a barn along the bluff and called the property Ocean Bluff and Eve Farm. During the late 1930’s and early 40’s an oyster factory was located on the smaller of the two islands on Habersham Creek. Today the property contains the remains of both the BarnwellCambell plantation and Eve Farm. Paul Eve stated that the tabby structure in the Northwest part of the tract was a ruin when he first saw it earlier in this century. Tabby piers nearby may be an outbuilding associated with this structure. An oak lined L-shaped alley leads from the road, which bounds the property towards the tabby ruins.

ARCHITECTURE Inspired by the architecture found in historic towns throughout the county, the homes of Habersham are designed with a sense of permanence. Classical detailing and proportion define this timeless architecture. One’s eyes are naturally drawn to traditional architectural elements because their shapes and forms just look better. The ancient Greeks and Romans developed formulas of symmetry known as the Golden Mean. Architects have used this symmetry defined by the ratio of 1 to 1.6 for centuries on such structures as the Parthenon and buildings throughout Europe. Closer to home, this ratio can be found in the proportion of windows, doors and elevations of many historic homes throughout the region. Another defining element of Habersham architecture is the front porch. Although aesthetically pleasing, the porch also serves as the cornerstone in the creation of the public realm. Front porches within conversational distance to sidewalks serve as a social magnet and define the street. Proportion of columns to beams, separation of columns and porch width, are all critical in the design of a Habersham home. Along with porches, another defining feature of a Habersham home is the raised foundation. In the past, the foundations not only served as protection from flood in the Lowcountry, but also as a means of keeping the home cool prior to the advent of air conditioning. By maintaining the requirements for a raised foundation, the homes of Habersham will maintain a value both aesthetically and functionally as well. The choice of materials, textures, and colors, is among the most important decisions in establishing the character of any home. The use of indigenous materials that age well are incorporated in all the home designs. With this mix of quality design, proportion, and indigenous materials, the homes of Habersham embrace a sense of southern elegance that can only be found in the Lowcountry.

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© 1997 DESIGN TRADITIONS, INC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means graphic, electronic, or mechanical without written permission of Design Traditions®. The enclosed plans are conceptual. Actual homes may vary. Floor plans may change to accommodate elevation requirements. A COMMUNITY VISION BOOK BEAUFORT • SOUTH CAROLINA FOR HABERSHAM, INC. SEPTEMBER • 1997 M ARSH F RONT H OMES

B O U L E VA R D H OMES © 1997 DESIGN TRADITIONS, INC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means graphic, electronic, or mechanical without written permission of Design Traditions®. The enclosed plans are conceptual. Actual homes may vary. Floor plans may change to accommodate elevation requirements.

© 1997 DESIGN TRADITIONS, INC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means graphic, electronic, or mechanical without written permission of Design Traditions®. The enclosed plans are conceptual. Actual homes may vary. Floor plans may change to accommodate elevation requirements. A COMMUNITY VISION BOOK BEAUFORT • SOUTH CAROLINA FOR HABERSHAM, INC. SEPTEMBER • 1997 B O U L E VA R D H OMES