Before construction began the design/build team determined which trees (including 60-foot-tall live oaks) and vegetation (palmettos) would be saved from demolition.

To accommodate hurricane conditions and flooding, a foundation of Southern yellow pine supports elevate the home 10 feet above ground level.

In keeping with classic Low Country style, the home's gable ends feature long overhangs to provide shade. The undersides are clad in 1"x4" V-groove Southern yellow pine soffit material that is protected with a marine-grade finish.

Landscape architect Matt Wilson added palmetto trees in the front yard to give the property a sense of permanence. Evergreen shrubs such as yaupon holly, wax myrtle, dwarf palmetto and Walter's viburnum give texture to the landscape.