Pearce Scott Architects

Pearce Scott Architects A custom residential and commercial architecture firm located in the Promenade in Old Town Bluffton.

There’s something special about a Southern backyard this time of year. As May comes to a close, we’re welcoming longer e...
05/31/2026

There’s something special about a Southern backyard this time of year. As May comes to a close, we’re welcoming longer evenings, outdoor gatherings, and the start of summer living.

Collaborators:
Landscape Architect: Alan Glassberg
Builder: Bellwether Design + Build ()
Photographer: Photography by Anne ()
Neighborhood: Spring Island ()

Designed in 2020 for the West Wilson neighborhood of Palmetto Bluff, this residence was inspired by the work of architec...
05/28/2026

Designed in 2020 for the West Wilson neighborhood of Palmetto Bluff, this residence was inspired by the work of architect Hugh Newell Jacobsen and reimagined for the Lowcountry environment.

The client was drawn to Jacobsen’s minimalist aesthetic and familiar architectural forms, which led to a design centered around a series of connected courtyards and outdoor spaces. Deep overhangs provide shade from the Southern sun, while expansive windows and layered gardens create a strong connection between indoors and out.

From the tree-lined pathway at the entry to the raised courtyard between the two gabled wings and the formal gardens beyond, the home was designed to feel timeless, calm, and deeply connected to its setting.

Landscape Architect: Witmer Jones Keefer
Builder:
Photography: Kim Smith Photography
Neighborhood: Palmetto Bluff

You’ll usually find us here.Located in the heart of Old Town Bluffton’s Historic District, the PSA Studio is where ideas...
05/26/2026

You’ll usually find us here.

Located in the heart of Old Town Bluffton’s Historic District, the PSA Studio is where ideas take shape. Around the studio are collected references, materials, sketches, and a few unexpected pieces that have become part of the space over the years.

A look inside the studio and the process behind our work.

Inspired by traditional English countryside barns, the interiors at The Barn at May River blend rustic character with re...
05/23/2026

Inspired by traditional English countryside barns, the interiors at The Barn at May River blend rustic character with refined Lowcountry elegance.

Exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, warm woods, layered textures, and curated furnishings create spaces that feel timeless, elevated, and deeply connected to their surroundings. Every detail throughout the home was thoughtfully selected to balance the authenticity of barn-inspired architecture with modern comfort and luxury living.

Architecture: Pearce Scott Architects
Builder: Simplified Construction
Interiors: Luxury Simplified
Landscape Design: Michael Small + The Kayan Group
Windows & Doors: Coastal Sash & Door
Tile: Melcer Tile
Wallpaper: Phillip Jeffries
Furniture: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Gabby Home, GDC Home, Steven Shell Living, Restoration Hardware
Lighting & Accessories: GDC Home, Steven Shell Living, Restoration Hardware, Visual Comfort & Co., Zuma Imports
Appliances: Billy Wood Appliances
Art: Bryan Benson
Electrical + HVAC: Superior Services

This award-winning Palmetto Bluff residence was also recognized through Forbes Top 200 Residential Architects honors.

Behind the design of the Wardzinski Home Addition ✏️🏡Currently in design within the Moreland neighborhood of Palmetto Bl...
05/22/2026

Behind the design of the Wardzinski Home Addition ✏️🏡

Currently in design within the Moreland neighborhood of Palmetto Bluff, this project was envisioned as a standalone wellness and creative retreat — complementing the clients’ existing home while introducing new spaces for movement, art, hospitality, and gathering.

The program includes a gym and wellness space, an upstairs art loft, flexible guest accommodations, and a custom greenhouse concept developed in collaboration with of England, who will ultimately handcraft and assemble the structure on-site.

These early sketches helped shape the direction of the project, exploring how each space could feel connected, functional, and thoughtfully integrated into the surrounding Lowcountry landscape. The project has now received Conceptual Approval from the Palmetto Bluff Design Review Board and is moving into the next phase of review.

Builder: Richard Best Custom Homes

Creating a home is a collaborative journey, and we’re grateful for clients who trust us every step of the way.“We recent...
05/19/2026

Creating a home is a collaborative journey, and we’re grateful for clients who trust us every step of the way.

“We recently hired Pearce's team to design our Lowcountry ‘dream home.’ If we did it all over again, we would hire them in a heartbeat! As this was our first house build, we had a lot to learn. Here's what we found.

- They listen. We had a very specific sense of what we were trying to create, and the home design that would map to our very individual needs. Those needs were very much captured in their home design.

- They're patient. We engaged Pearce's team during Covid, and in spite of the considerable macro challenges, they stayed very much aligned with us every step of the way.

- They're knowledgeable. When we described what we were trying to achieve, they came back with a plan that met our goals, and adapted efficiently to our input throughout the process.

- They're dependable. They're not only knowledgeable about architectural design, but how to navigate the overall process and get the necessary approvals.
Most of all, they're good people, and we've really enjoyed doing business with them!”
★★★★★

Thank you, Stephen C., for the thoughtful words and trust throughout the process.

Architecture feels most meaningful once life moves in.Designed in 2015 and completed shortly after, this home reflects a...
05/16/2026

Architecture feels most meaningful once life moves in.

Designed in 2015 and completed shortly after, this home reflects a timeless approach that still feels relevant today. The single-story plan was designed with comfort, accessibility, and aging in place in mind, creating a home meant to evolve alongside its owners over time.

Located in the River Road neighborhood at Palmetto Bluff.

Builder: Shoreline Constructions
Landscape Architect: Witmer Jones Keefer
Photography: Pixel Freez

We’re honored to have been named among Forbes' 2025 Top 200 Residential Architects. The Barn at May River is part of the...
05/15/2026

We’re honored to have been named among Forbes' 2025 Top 200 Residential Architects.

The Barn at May River is part of the work recognized in that selection, and it carries a story we’ve been looking forward to sharing here.

The project was developed in close collaboration with the clients, who also served as both the builders and interior designers. From the beginning, the intent was to create a home that feels discovered rather than made — a layered barn shaped by architectural detailing drawn from different traditions, with intimate interior references that give the space a sense of history and familiarity.

The home moves between interior and exterior in a way that feels seamless, with details that read as collected over time rather than newly constructed.

We’ll be sharing more of the process behind The Barn soon, along with exterior and interior moments that shaped the final design.

Builder: Simplified Construction
Landscape Architecture: Jackson & Small
Photography: Ellis Creek Photography
Clients: Luxury Simplified

The experience of a home begins long before the front door opens.Thoughtful entry details like covered shelter, natural ...
05/14/2026

The experience of a home begins long before the front door opens.

Thoughtful entry details like covered shelter, natural materials, soft landscaping, and welcoming seating all help create a strong sense of arrival. Even smaller architectural moments can shape how a home feels from the very first impression.

Architecture by Pearce Scott Architects

Address

6 State Of Mind Street , Suite 200
Bluffton, SC
29910

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18438375700

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