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# b Studio Architecture

Original Houzz profile: [b Studio Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/b-studio-architecture-pfvwus-pf~25227659)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Charleston, SC
- **Serves:** Charleston, North Charleston, Daniel Island, Mount Pleasant, Bluffton, Johns Island, Hanahan, Beaufort, Edisto Island, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, Folly Beach, Edisto Beach, Callawassie Island, Ion, Ladys Island, N Charleston, Okatie, Old Field, Paradise Island, Spring Island, Wadmalaw
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 250 Ideabook Saves
- Locally owned
- References available
- Eco-friendly

As a boutique firm, we strive to provide the most personalized service to our clients. At b Studio Architecture, expectations are meant to be exceeded while being mindful of our clients vision and priorities.

b Studio Architecture use it’s expertise and creativity to expose your project's greatest potential. With experience in many types of projects, including New Homes, land planning, large mixed use complexes, light commercial up fits, to small detailed renovations... our in depth knowledge of the built environment is a tool for you to reach your goals and protect your investment. With Sustainability in mind, b Studio Architecture is well versed in the latest green technology and principals to make your next project an efficient and ecologically sound structure. As an Architect, we are your trusted representative in the building process.


Knowledge  + Creativity = Innovation

An Architect does more then just draw pretty pictures. We transform your ideas and vision into a built project that can be enjoyed for generations. When you are ready to build, make sure you always engage a qualified architect to protect your investment.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Sustainable Design
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Floor Plans
- 3D Rendering
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Green Building
- Bathroom Design
- Space Planning
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Multigenerational Homes
- Universal Design
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Historic Building Conservation
- Project Management
- Barn Design & Construction
- Site Preparation
- Passive Solar Heating & Cooling
- Rooftop Deck Installation
- Custom Home

### Areas Served

- Charleston
- North Charleston
- Daniel Island
- Mount Pleasant
- Bluffton
- Johns Island
- Hanahan
- Beaufort
- Edisto Island
- Isle of Palms
- Sullivans Island
- Folly Beach
- Edisto Beach
- Callawassie Island
- Ion
- Ladys Island
- N Charleston
- Okatie
- Old Field
- Paradise Island
- Spring Island
- Wadmalaw

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | b Studio Architecture |
| Address | 1103 Justice Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29405, United States |
| Phone | (843) 608-1858 |
| Website | http://www.bStudioArchitecture.com |
| License Number | 7883 |
| Followers on Houzz | 103 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/bStudioArch
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/bStudioArch
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/pub/chris-bonner-aia-leep-ap-ncarb/1/736/520
- Blog — www.bstudioarch.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [b Studio Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/b-studio-architecture-pfvwus-pf~25227659)
- **Website:** http://www.bStudioArchitecture.com
- **Phone:** (843) 608-1858

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- 2010 AIA Charleston Design Award - Core House, 2013 AIA Design Award RE:new Corner, 2015 AIA South Carolina Design Award - Core House

**Affiliations**
- [AIA Custom Residential Architects Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-custom-residential-architects-network-pfvwus-pf~629398549)
- [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471)
- [Virginia Tech Architecture & Urban Studies](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/virginia-tech-architecture-and-urban-studies-pfvwus-pf~1419354857)
- [LEED AP](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/leed-ap-pfvwus-pf~1386238498)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 1 review**

### All 1 review

**★★★★★ — Bambi Magraw, Nov. 2019**

> Chris is not only talented in design but reliable as well.  He transformed our funny "Pink Palace"  into a sleek, functional yet comfortable home.  We were very pleased with Chris and the value we received.  He's also an excellent communicator which can make or break a project.

## Selected projects

- [Justice Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/justice-transformation-pj-vj~7536149)
  - Location: North Charleston, SC
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: A dilapidated home was transformed into a modern architectural design.
- [Dingle Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dingle-street-pj-vj~5717039)
  - Location: Charleston, SC
  - Photos: 18
  - Description: A modern home nestled in the middle of Charleston, the creation of this sanctuary was based on a desire to bring multi-generational living back to the urban core. While many historic properties in the area might have a carriage house, this home took the opposite approach. The existing small "freeman's cottage" was restored and updated into a cozy guest cottage, while the more modern main home rises behind its historic neighbors. Nestled in the trees, this tall home creates an urban refuge to enj…
- [Magraw Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/magraw-residence-pj-vj~2555237)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Originally a ranch, this house was lifted after Hurricane Hugo and added onto un-sympathetically at the rear. It had a strange layout with multiple levels, small bedrooms, and closed off spaces. Our task was to transform the home for modern living. Create indoor / outdoor connections to a new pool, kitchen and the everyday spaces used most. The transformation from a 'pink palace' to a modern showpiece gave the owners living space to entertain and enjoy their home with friends & extended family.…
- [Yacht House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/yacht-house-pj-vj~7227681)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Custom Estate Home This estate home perches itself on an ocean bluff surrounded by lush Oaks and sub-tropical brush. Greeted by a carriage house at the gate, the elevated home allows for a grand entrance and a mix of traditional shingle shake siding and brick in a modern color pallet. The curved form is delicately situated on top of glass - emphasized by subtle textures of shake siding, it appears as a floating object in the landscape. Tall frameless, butt-glazed walls allow the main living spac…
- [FItzgerald Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fitzgerald-residence-pj-vj~2456805)
  - Location: Charleston, SC
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: Originally built in 1835, years of deferred maintance and a failing foundation rendered this home in need of serious help. The home had poorly constructed additions removed, it's core historic structure was raise out of the flood zone, and the angled walls were brought to plumb. The interior was then crafted for contemporary living while maintaining the windows and details of the original home. A complementary addition was added to create an inviting kitchen and master suite. Now re-built and st…
- [Compound Restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/compound-restoration-pj-vj~7536160)
  - Location: Charleston, SC
  - Photos: 12
- [Courtview](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/courtview-pj-vj~1400047)
  - Location: Isle of Palms, SC
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: A corner lot with its best views across the street, this home looks to strike a balance between privacy and openness. A private pool court is central to the home, with all of the public space opening onto the deck. Large vertical shutters create privacy, shade, and can pivot to protect the glazed walls from storms. A guest apartment or office with a green roof sits atop the garage, enclosing the courtyard and focusing the view. A pronounced stair tower rises to the main roof that can accommodate…
- [Ashe Street Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ashe-street-renovation-pj-vj~5673516)
  - Location: Charleston, SC
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: An amazing transformation of a derelict, barely standing shell, to a sturdy duplex ready for the next 100 years.
- [Lantern House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lantern-house-pj-vj~2512087)
  - Location: Charleston, SC
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: The Lantern House is a modest single family residence situated on a tight urban lot in Charleston, South Carolina. Typical of sites in the Charleston urban core, this lot is quite narrow and deep with it’s narrow dimension abutting the street. The front of the home faces south toward the harsh southern sun, and the home incorporates shading techniques of the neighboring vernacular ‘Charleston Singles’. Like its neighbors, it presents piazzas along the west facade shading the interior from midday…
- [Suburban Duplicity](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/suburban-duplicity-pj-vj~7227711)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Custom Duplex Homes Shifting the suburban development model towards density and new urbanism are the core concepts in Suburban Duplicity - transitional multi-family residential homes and rentals. Plans for the homes are designed to maximize efficiency and density of the site - utilizing vaulted forms and high ceilings for the primary living spaces allows for better quality of light and comfort within the spaces. Simple forms, materials, and colors give the homes a modern minimal palette with tho…
- [Highlawn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/highlawn-pj-vj~1515411)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: An elevated lawn creates opportunities for amazing views and surprising privacy. This inverted plan places the bedrooms on the ground floor and the living space above. It’s cantilevered glass box living room frames views that would be lost from the typical first floor living space. In a narrow urban lot, space, light and your connection to nature can be limited. Covering the garage space with a roof garden and outdoor living area expands the space to live and enjoy nature. In an urban setting, a…
- [Core House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/core-house-pj-vj~853534)
  - Location: Charleston, SC
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: Based on the one room wide vernacular architecture of Charleston, this contemporary adaptation of the historic single house taps into the environmental and social precedents of its neighbors. It’s deep porches on the southern façade shad it from powerful summer sun and give the homeowners generous outdoor space not always found in an urban dwelling. Its vertical screening devices pivot, slide, and lock into place to not only provide shade and security, but also protection form and tropical weath…
- [Generations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/generations-pj-vj~2512104)
  - Location: Charleston, SC
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Family is at the core of our well being. More and more these days, living together as a mixed family makes the most sense and this project looked at a phased construction plan over time. Starting off with a garage apartment, the site could transform into a multi-generational home with exceptional outdoor entertainment space. A way to live together, maximize views, and in harmony with nature.
- [RE:New Corner](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renew-corner-pj-vj~853572)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Duplicity Gardens A](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/duplicity-gardens-a-pj-vj~7227672)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Custom Duplex Homes Shifting the suburban development model towards density and new urbanism are the core concepts in Duplicity Gardens - modern multi-family residential homes and rentals. Gardens, courtyards, and landscape screening create private spaces for the residents to retreat to their own intimate world. Operable glass doors, walls, and windows transition to private courtyard and garden spaces - bridging the space between interior and exterior living when open or bringing light and trans…
- [Shingleview](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shingleview-pj-vj~5854130)
  - Location: Kiawah Island, SC
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Custom Estate Home This estate home perches itself on an ocean bluff surrounded by lush Oaks and sub-tropical brush. Greeted by a carriage house at the gate, the elevated home allows for a grand entrance and a mix of traditional shingle shake siding and brick in a modern color pallet. Tall glazed walls allow the main living space to view forward while the rear of the space has oversized pocked glass walls that slide open onto a screened area and pool deck. A large kitchen with catering space is…
- [Urbanbay](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urbanbay-pj-vj~1400066)
  - Location: Charleston, SC
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: A very tight lot with urban sensitivities, but serious flood zone issues. To accommodate FEMA flood elevations and the desire for parking, this elevated home is able to stack cars underneath and present itself on a narrow urban lot to the street. The inviting porch connects the front door to the street while creating privacy and preserving the vernacular Charleston side porch.
- [Duplicity Gardens B](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/duplicity-gardens-b-pj-vj~7227677)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Custom Duplex Homes Shifting the suburban development model towards density and new urbanism are the core concepts in Duplicity Gardens - modern multi-family residential homes and rentals. Gardens, courtyards, and landscape screening create private spaces for the residents to retreat to their own intimate world. Operable glass doors, walls, and windows transition to private courtyard and garden spaces - bridging the space between interior and exterior living when open or bringing light and trans…
- [Mixon Apts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mixon-apts-pj-vj~7227653)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: Adaptive reUse Apartments Building on historical foundations, the Mixon Apts take residence amongst an ever-changing urban fabric in North Charleston, SC. Often rundown, dilapidated, and even abandoned - these buildings provide an opportunity for new vision through the old and current conditions. Tight zoning requirements and site constraints outlined a challenge for bringing new life to this project through its limitations. An existing masonry structure - in a state of ruin and consisting of ba…
- [Repunzel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/repunzel-pj-vj~947623)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4

[See all 26 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/b-studio-architecture-pfvwus-pf~25227659)

## Ideabooks

- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/159667021/list/wish-list) — 1 idea
- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/159667020/list/wish-list) — 1 idea
- [Office Cladding](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117109915/list/office-cladding) — 7 ideas
- [Fence images](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117109515/list/fence-images) — 1 idea
- [\#FOAInnovation](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45263640/list/foainnovation) — 6 ideas

[See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/bstudioarchitecture)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Designer vs Architect** *(in Design Dilemma)*

We want to move our bedroom closet to extend our Master Ensuite to use the freed space. Should we be looking for an architect or an interior designer? Not sure I understand the different roles these professionals play.

A: of course! Almost anyone in the field will be happy to answer your questions and give you suggestions no matter who you reach out to.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-14.*