The Meridian Company
Just in time for a new generation of "un-retirees," a visionary developer creates a neighborhood to accommodate all stages of a vital life.

Redfish Beck

"Growing older doesn't have to mean disconnecting ourselves from an active life or from a community of friends and family," says Meridian Company CEO Chuck Ferguson, who's planning the 16-acre Redfish Beck community in North Beaufort County. "We're creating a neighborhood that offers every amenity for older residents but is anything but 'retiring.'" (Read More)

Shingle style meets Lowcountry, with brick and cedar shingles on the 	exterior, accented by timber-framed balconies.

Mariner's Watch

A "New" Port Royal in the Old Tradition Mariners Watch town homes are located steps away from the waterfront amenities of Port Royal. The town recently engaged the planning firm Dover, Kohl & Partners to create a new master that includes new public buildings, a revitalized waterfront, greenways, more shops and restaurants, and marina life that will maximize Port Royal's location and its Lowcountry attractions. All of that awaits Mariner's Watch residents, who will be among the first in Port Royal with walkable access to new shopping, dining, and entertainment options. (Read More)

This high-performance kitchen is designed to accommodate a crowd

Country Kitchen

It was a chance encounter, but not a brief one. New Englanders Jan and Roger Treese had rented a vacation house on Lady's Island, just across the Intracoastal Waterway from Beaufort, South Carolina. The house, which they loved, was designed and built by Charles Ferguson, of the Meridian Company in Beaufort, who happened to be a neighbor. Soon the Fergusons and the Treeses were fast friends. When Jan and Roger decided to settle in the Carolina Low Country, they bought land along the waterway and naturally turned to Ferguson and his design/build firm for guidance. (Read More)

evergreen'n'red

"The first thing you see when you walk in the front door is that amazing view," Josh says. That's because nearly the entire back side of the first floor consists of glass; a mix of French doors, sidelights, transoms, and triple hung beauties all from Windsor Windows & Doors. Well insulated, they keep energy costs down while framing the gorgeous scenery out back. (Read More)

With an impressive architectural nod to Beaufort's historic past and a wink at modern space planning, innkeepers build a new home after closely examining their lifestyle.

Inn Style

There was no room at the inn for innkeepers Steve and Marianne Harrison. After five years of living "inn-style" in their 1820s bed and breakfast, the Rhett House, located in historic Beaufort, South Carolina, the Harrisons needed more space. When the couple first bought the inn, it was important to live on the premises. But, living in only two rooms with no privacy was difficult. And once they'd gotten the hang of things and established their business, it was also no longer necessary. (Read More)

Equipped with a center island, commerical stainless steel appliances, and a double-sink unit, the industrial style chef's work center has everything except the cabinets

Roll With It

"The owner wanted an open urbane kitchen that was very functional, super utilitarian and that would not obstruct the views of the woods and river outside," says designer/builder Chuck Ferguson, of the Meridian Company in Beaufort, South Carolina. "And he wanted a lot of flexibility." (Read More)

Nicely nestled on the oyster shell laden banks of Coosaw Island, the house named Boglach nears completion.

Boglach Nears Completion

Nicely nestled on the oyster shell laden banks of Coosaw Island, the house named Boglach nears completion. A few of the special features of what house contractor Chuck Ferguson and his crew call their "finest work" are massive open spaces with a warehouse feel, 2 structural brick arches fourteen feet high, 6 fireplaces, a darkroom, music room, woodshop and a rooftop cupola. "We have created an aesthetic feel for the modern day," says Ferguson, President of The Meridian Company. (Read More)

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