--- title: "Frederick + Frederick Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/frederick-frederick-architects-pfvwus-pf~25260959 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~25260959.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Frederick + Frederick Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8a1346480aef39c0_7988-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "38 Meridian Road, Beaufort, South Carolina 29907, United States" latitude: 32.4541 longitude: -80.6003 phone: "(843) 522-8422" website: http://www.f-farchitects.com rating: 5 review_count: 21 best_of_houzz_awards: 20 followers: 2296 last_updated: 2026-08-28 --- # Frederick + Frederick Architects Original Houzz profile: [Frederick + Frederick Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/frederick-frederick-architects-pfvwus-pf~25260959) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Beaufort, SC - **Serves:** Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort, Port Royal, Saint Helena Island, Burton, Laurel Bay, Sullivans Island, Edisto, Kiawah Island, Seabrook, Dale, Daufuskie Island, Lobeco, Amelia Island, Florida, Fripp Island, Ladys Island, Palmetto Bluff, Richmond Hill, Savannah GA, Sea Island GA - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (21 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 20 awards (2012–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - Published nationally Frederick + Frederick Architects has emerged as a leader in contemporary southern architecture in the more than 35 years they have been in practice. Their design aesthetic is based on the principals of historic architecture of the hot and humid south, with a decidedly fresh take on the traditional. Vernacular traditions give a head start in sustainability by incorporating forgotten strategies while creating a modern regionalism of necessity. The firm is led by partners, Jane Frederick, FAIA and Michael Frederick, AIA. Jane and Michael have deep roots in the South and chose to locate their firm in Beaufort, South Carolina. Frederick + Frederick Architects strives to create houses that are integrated into the landscape. The first step for every house is a careful site analysis. “Appropriate placement on the site is a crucial step for the success of the project,” says Michael Frederick, “The house must respond to the sun angles, the trees, and the views.” Sustainability is of the utmost importance to Frederick + Frederick Architects. As early signatories of the American Institute of Architects’ 2030 Commitment, the firm joined the ranks of cutting edge architecture firms across the country in a joint effort to produce only net-zero energy buildings by 2030. ### 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) - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Mudroom Design - Tiny House Construction - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - Passive Solar Heating & Cooling - Home Gym Design & Construction - Dock Design & Construction - Custom Home ### Areas Served - Charleston - Mount Pleasant - Hilton Head Island - Bluffton - Beaufort - Port Royal - Saint Helena Island - Burton - Laurel Bay - Sullivans Island - Edisto - Kiawah Island - Seabrook - Dale - Daufuskie Island - Lobeco - Amelia Island - Florida - Fripp Island - Ladys Island - Palmetto Bluff - Richmond Hill - Savannah GA - Sea Island GA ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 3 million Construction cost vary depending on the scope and complexity of the project ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Frederick + Frederick Architects | | Address | 38 Meridian Road, Beaufort, South Carolina 29907, United States | | Phone | (843) 522-8422 | | Website | http://www.f-farchitects.com | | License Number | SC, NC, FL, GA, VA, MS, AL | | Followers on Houzz | 2296 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/f.f.architects - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/\#!/janefredarch - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/janefrederickaia - Blog — http://www.f-farchitects.com/blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Frederick + Frederick Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/frederick-frederick-architects-pfvwus-pf~25260959) - **Website:** http://www.f-farchitects.com - **Phone:** (843) 522-8422 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - The firm has numerous accolades, including the prestigious Firm Award from the SCAIA. They have been published in numerous national magazines. Principal Jane Frederick was the 2020 American Institute of Architects President. - **Best of Houzz:** 20 awards (2012–2026), for Design, Service. **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) - [Auburn University CADC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/auburn-university-cadc-pfvwus-pf~1166891233) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 21 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — jesswishn, Aug. 2023** > When we found our perfect lot in Beaufort SC, we knew we would need someone special to help us bring our dreams to life. > > Everything we wanted seemed to be a contradiction in terms ie. a small dogtrot house with lots of natural light yet deep porches, and with an extra large car enthusiasts's dream garage that doesn't dwarf the house. We wanted something fresh and modern, but filled with our quirky antiques and souvenirs from our travels. We wanted something both cozily familiar , yet adventurously daring! > > Enter Frederick & Frederick! > > In their expert hands our ideas were elevated to the next level! > No detail was too small, starting with the brilliant way they sited the house on the lot, creating a private oasis that captured the views spectacularly. Eaves became extensions of the interior ceilings clad in the same cypress connecting the inside with the outdoors. The front facade features a stunning arch of glass spanning the entire front porch, filling the house with natural light. The kitchen became a masterpiece of contemporary elegance. Even the air return registers hold a secret message... the blueprint of our home repeatedly reproduced into the grille and signed with our initial! Little strokes of genius are tucked to surprising places! We could go on and on about the many features we love in this home! > > But the most important aspect of building with Frederick & Frederick is how they delivered all this while making the process a joyful "team" adventure. Between our weekly on site meetings and in depth reports, we were able to relax and enjoy the building experience knowing we were in good hands! They were always a text away, no matter how silly the question. They encouraged us and cared deeply about our project. They really do "hold your hand" through the entire build and beyond, and we were confident they wouldn't let us make an expensive mistake! > > Building with Frederick & Frederick was the best decision we ever made. They are wonderful, talented purple, and in the end we got a home beyond our wildest dreams, and very dear friends too! **★★★★★ — User, Jan. 2021** > There aren't enough superlatives to tell you how happy my husband and I are with Frederick and Frederick. They listened to our dreams, they created a plan and now they are executing the plan and we are beyond thrilled to be in our new home. If you are looking for a firm that is not only innovative but practical and understands fiscal responsibility, call Jane and Michael. Tell them Cindy & Steve sent you. **Comment from Frederick + Frederick Architects:** > Thanks Cindy, we are super excited about your house and look forward to finishing it up! **★★★★★ — HU-714690637, Sept. 2020** > Jane and Michael and team really listened to our somewhat inarticulate goals. We wanted “where modern meets Southern,” as well as warmth, serenity, and a dash of whimsy. Our home on the marsh does all of that, and more. We have a gorgeous mature live oak tree on the edge of the site, so much on the edge that I didn’t even dream they could make it a part of our vista, but it frames the view exceptionally. The substantial maple trim throughout the house gives warmth and elegance. There is no wasted space, and yet the house feels spacious and substantial. Outside, the undulating pool wall swoops in a charming way, giving privacy as well as view - really unique. Neighbors walking by perpetually exclaim how much they love it. We sip our wine and think we are fortunate indeed. **Comment from Frederick + Frederick Architects:** > Thank you, We loved working with you on your project! **★★★★★ — Randolph Rogers, Nov. 2019** > We are thrilled with the job that Frederick + Frederick did in designing our new home. They really listened to us, marrying our design interests with the low-country vernacular of the region, as well as the opportunities of the building site. The result is a home that is visually exciting but also very livable. We really enjoyed collaborating with Jane and Michael on the project. **Comment from Frederick + Frederick Architects:** > Thank you Randy, we are so happy that you are thrilled with your house. Happy clients are the best part of our job. **★★★★★ — Ray Skwarek Skwarek, May 2019** > The design of our house is rated 5 stars (six if we could). The Fredericks listened to our vision for our retirement home, and we completed their questionnaire. Within a few weeks, we were provided sketches that blew us away. The sketches were fine tuned and became drawings and construction plans. We liked that the Frederick's provide a full service, and we knew up front exactly what that would cost. As the Frederick's like to say, if you turn your house upside down and shake it, anything that doesn't fall down is included in their scope of work. The design was contemporary and unique, but still fit very well with other homes in Berkeley Hall. Many of our friends and neighbors have stated that our house is their favorite house in all of Berkeley Hall. The quality and workmanship of the design and construction was excellent. We have been in the house for over a year and a half, and no issues have emerged. Their service also included oversight of the builder and certification of costs. The project took longer to complete than expected, and several scope issues needed additional negotiation with the builder. But given the uniqueness of this house, this was to be expected and was not excessive. For this phase of the work, I'd rate 4 stars. In the end, our expectations were exceeded. Our house was more beautiful and was constructed flawlessly with materials of much higher quality than we expected. **Comment from Frederick + Frederick Architects:** > Thanks for your comments, Ray! We're so glad that you are enjoying your house! **★★★★★ — Jim Getchell, Nov. 2017** > Frederick and Frederick did an outstanding job designing our home to take advantage of the lot with unique water views, while saving our huge oak trees. They listened and the design was creative and met our every need. Their construction management service, especially Tom, ensured the building process met the design details, giving us confidence while we were not present for extended times. They were quickly responsive to our every question and detail. We would highly recommend Frederick and Frederick for any high end project, especially one requiring creativity and total “beginning to end” services for the entire project. Thank you for a great job! **Comment from Frederick + Frederick Architects:** > Thank you Jim, We enjoyed working with you and Claudia and are thrilled with your house. **★★★★★ — T D Commercial Builders, Jan. 2017** > As the Builder on this project I can honestly say it was a pleasure working with the team at Frederick+Frederick. Plans were very clear, on site visit each week were very helpful. May be the most interesting house I have ever built. It turned out AWESOME. **Comment from Frederick + Frederick Architects:** > Thanks, Scott we loved works by with you and David. **★★★★★ — Tamra & John B., Sept. 2016** > We retained Frederick + Frederick to design our new home in Beaufort, SC, and it was a very wise decision. The Frederick's seamlessly handled the design, prepared construction drawings, scheduled interviews with recommended contractors, and conducted weekly inspections during construction of our home. We lived 9 hours away and greatly looked forward to the weekly reports, which included numerous photos and drone videos (very cool). Throughout the process we not only had someone "holding our hand", but we also had assistance in narrowing down every selection/decision to just a handful, in lieu of the hundreds we may otherwise have faced. > We would have no hesitation in recommending the Frederick's to anyone needing a "one stop shop" (from permit to occupancy) or simply help with a home's design, they can do it all. **Comment from Frederick + Frederick Architects:** > Thanks, John and Tamra, It was great fun working with you! **★★★★★ — Tileology, llc, Sept. 2016** > Wonderful group of people who really listen to your desires and above and beyond to make your project possible. Hands on during the whole selection process and during the building. **★★★★★ — js56, Feb. 2016** > Michael Frederick of Frederick + Frederick is just completing a renovation of our vacation home. We have been very pleased with his creativity, his responsiveness to our tastes and ideas, and his ability to improve upon them with great tact. This is a long distance project for us, and we have been pleased with the frequent reports and photos, the ease of communicating with their whole team, and their rapid responses to our questions. They selected an excellent contractor, and the resulting quality of the workmanship has been everything we hoped for. The project will come in a little over budget and a little late, but the results are excellent. We would highly recommend Frederick + Frederick. **Comment from Frederick + Frederick Architects:** > Thank you Janet and Amos, > > We are glad that you are enjoying your newly renovated home. Here is the before and after of the kitchen. **★★★★★ — breynolds85, Sept. 2015** > The entire team at Frederick + Frederick was outstanding! They took our ideas and vision and transformed it into a beautiful place. We love it! I can't say enough good about the construction administration. Their ability to work hand in hand with our contractor (also outstanding) and attention to detail really shows up in the finished product. **Comment from Frederick + Frederick Architects:** > Thank you Barry and Jeanne, > > We are thrilled that you love your house. **★★★★★ — LKS Architects Inc., Sept. 2015** > I have the highest regard for Jane Frederick! We first met when she attended a seminar I was giving during the AIA Southeastern convention a few years back. I appreciate her design aesthetic, and knowledge base for appropriate environmental design response. We served AIA National together on the founding board of Small Firms Rountable. Super happy for her recent election to AIA's National Board! Congrats Jane! ## Selected projects - [Gardner dogtrot](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gardner-dogtrot-pj-vj~7251806) - Location: Beaufort, SC - Photos: 19 - [Anderson Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/anderson-residence-pj-vj~7026007) - Location: Beaufort, SC - Photos: 42 - [St. Simons Island Thomas Black Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-simons-island-thomas-black-residence-pj-vj~6299982) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 32 - Description: Contemporary, coastal house in St. Simons Island, Georgia Photographs by Atlantic Archives Built by Coastal Builders, Inc. Landscape by Verdant Enterprises Interiors by Mary- Bryan Peyer Designs - [Skwarek Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skwarek-residence-pj-vj~2887691) - Location: Bluffton, SC - Photos: 21 - [Stansell Dogtrot](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stansell-dogtrot-pj-vj~6685165) - Location: Saint Helena Island, SC - Photos: 12 - Description: This contemporary interpretation of a dogtrot gets a head start in sustainability by incorporating vernacular passive strategies while creating a modern regionalism. The vernacular dogtrot form takes advantage of increased wind at building corners by having two buildings connected by a porch. The buildings are oriented to funnel the prevailing breezes through the central porch. The 700 s.f. main house and 285 s.f. guest room lives much larger with the addition of the 530 s.f. porch. The house is… - [Spring Island Rogers Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spring-island-rogers-residence-pj-vj~5890748) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 47 - [Spring Island Shrimp Pond Studio Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spring-island-shrimp-pond-studio-addition-pj-vj~1068769) - Location: Bluffton, SC - Photos: 15 - Description: This Spring Island Home was designed by Frederick + Frederick in 2000. We renovated the guest house, and added a small studio for the new owners. - [Palmetto Bluff Cole Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palmetto-bluff-cole-residence-pj-vj~4081) - Location: Bluffton, SC - Photos: 33 - [Bailey Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bailey-residence-pj-vj~6186365) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [T House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/t-house-pj-vj~2259602) - Location: Dataw Island, SC - Photos: 16 - [Getchell Residence Hilton Head](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/getchell-residence-hilton-head-pj-vj~2765026) - Location: Hilton Head Island, SC - Photos: 17 - [Kessler Residence Palmetto Bluff](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kessler-residence-palmetto-bluff-pj-vj~5585586) - Location: Bluffton, SC - Photos: 25 - [Beaufort County Reynolds Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beaufort-county-reynolds-residence-pj-vj~1333495) - Location: Beaufort, SC - Photos: 17 - Description: The Reynolds approached us to design a home where they can age gracefully in place. The house was designed to optimize the buildable area on a small lot, showcase the beautiful views of the creek and surrounding marshes, as well as provide screening from the adjacent houses, all on a tight budget. Aside from the view, the main features are the scored tabby fireplaces, accessible from the great room, screen porch, and the deck. There are two bedrooms and an unfinished room above the garage for fu… - [Lowcountry River House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lowcountry-river-house-pj-vj~2192) - Location: Colleton County, SC - Photos: 12 - Description: The clients wanted to downsize, have an open one-story floor plan, and all the latest high-tech smart house systems. The program included one guest bedroom, the master bedroom suite with a large office for the husband, and a small office for the wife. The clients enjoy hunting and fishing and needed storage space for the outdoor gear. To fit into the rural agrarian landscape we drew forms and details from the vernacular farmhouses of South Carolina. We used traditional materials of old brick for… - [Beaufort County Crosby Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beaufort-county-crosby-residence-pj-vj~3180) - Location: Beaufort, SC - Photos: 31 - Description: The Crosbys desired a sustainable retreat that maximized the views on their barrier island waterfront lot for their young family. We turned to the vernacular dogtrot form to reduce the amount of conditioned space while creating comfortable outdoor living. In dogtrots, also known as "two pens and a passage", one room was typically used for sleeping and the other for cooking. The open center passage was the main sitting area that was cooled naturally by the Bernoulli effect. In this contemporary d… - [Brays Island Ackerman Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brays-island-ackerman-residence-pj-vj~2195) - Location: charleston, SC - Photos: 5 - [Shop House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shop-house-pj-vj~1669385) - Location: Saint Helena Island, SC - Photos: 11 - Description: The Shop house was designed for first time homeowners. The program included a two bedroom living space with room for entertaining that highlights the views and creates outdoor living areas, as well as a woodworking shop. There is a 1,280 s.f. house and 1,280 s.f. shop. Cost saving strategies include vinyl impact windows, finished concrete floors, concrete counters, and most of the interior finish work was completed by the homeowners. The house was built using advanced framing and a 4’ modular de… - [The Bluff](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-bluff-pj-vj~2344) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 39 - [Hilton Head Wetmore Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hilton-head-wetmore-renovation-pj-vj~27090) - Location: Hilton Head Island, SC - Photos: 30 - [Historic Beaufort Restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-beaufort-restoration-pj-vj~403602) - Location: Beaufort, SC - Photos: 8 - Description: This house located in downtown Beaufort, overlooking the Beaufort River in the Bay neighborhood, was built around the 1930’s. It had no through center hall and inconvenient entrances located on the South and West sides of the house, although the parking spots are on the East side. In the 1950’s, the gardens were designed by Robert Marvin, a well known Walterboro landscape architect, but the view of the gardens was blocked by a large fireplace in the family room. The inside of the house was broke… [See all 50 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/frederick-frederick-architects-pfvwus-pf~25260959) ## Ideabooks - [rain screen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121807871/list/rain-screen) — 6 ideas - [landscape](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31221884/list/landscape) — 12 ideas - [Dogtrots](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3135483/list/dogtrots) — 9 ideas - [Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11862/list/outdoor-living) — 32 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/janefredarch) ## Community Q&A **Q: what are your counters made from? love the brown** *(in Photo Questions)* Need counters A: Walnut **Q: What are the stringers on the stairs made of? Where did you purchase?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the stairs! Tell us about the stairs, Could you use wood for the two stringers? A: The stringers on these stairs are metal. These are custom made **Q: What are the floors?** *(in Photo Questions)* What are the floors, color and manufacturer? A: White Oak **Q: looking for kitchen island swivel chair manufacturer** *(in Photo Questions)* Looking for information on manufacturer or where they were purchased of the counter height stools at kitchen island photo in Bailey Residence photos. Please feel free to email me back at: sdalga@comcast.net A: Steve, we did not select the furniture for this project, there was a separate interior designer. I do not know where the stools are from. **Q: what’s the siding?** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful house! A: It is reversed board and batten cypress **Q: Exterior open porch railing** *(in Photo Questions)* What company manufactured the railings on the open porch and stairs? What are the railing materials? A: wood --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-28.*