The Talison Row multifamily development presented unique geographical circumstances, as the site is located within the 100-year flood plain adjacent to the historical city and tidal rivers. Our design solution utilizes a podium structure, which allows vehicles to be sheltered within the flood plain while simultaneously raising the buildings and mechanical equipment.
The podium typology enabled us to meet our density goals and provided interstitial spaces that became wonderful pocket parks, courtyards, and community gardens. Charleston is a seismically active region requiring specific design countermeasures, so Talison Row utilizes stone columns and earthquake drains that dissipate pore pressure during seismic events.
The City of Charleston maintains development guidelines, along with an architectural appearance board that reviews new designs. In order to ensure Talison Row would complement its neighbors, we worked diligently to create a Low Country-style community that met the city’s exacting standards. The result is an architectural expression that feels like a village, with units that take advantage of spectacular views of the tidal Cooper River and Downtown Charleston.
