Chapman Design Group, Inc.

Aug 2011

Guest House : Three birds one stone. This unique project, located in Donalds, South Carolina began with the owners request three primary goals. First, it was to have separate guest accommodations for family and friends when visiting their rural area. The desire to store and display collectible cars was the second goal. Lastly, the owner's passion of wine became the final feature incorporated into this multi use structure. This Guest House Collector Garage Wine Cellar was designed and constructed to settle into the picturesque farm setting and be reminiscent of an old house that once stood in the pasture. The front porch invites you to sit in a rocker or swing while enjoying the surrounding views. As you step inside the red oak door, the stair to the right leads guest up to 1150 SF of living space that utilizes varied widths of red oak flooring that was harvested from the property and install by the owner. Guest accommodations feature two bedroom suites joined by a nicely appointed living and dining area as well as fully stocked kitchen to provide a self-sufficient stay. Disguised behind two toned stained cement siding and accented dark earth tones and cedar shutters, the main level of the house features enough space for storing and displaying six of the owner?s automobiles. The collection is accented by natural light from the windows, painted wainscoting and trim positioned while on three toned speckled epoxy coated floors. The third and final use is located underground behind a custom built 3? thick arched door. This climatically controlled 2500 bottle wine cellar is highlighted with custom designed and built white oak racking system that was again constructed utilizing trees that were harvested from the property in earlier years. Other features are stained concrete floors, tongue and grooved pine ceiling and parch coated red walls. All are accented by low voltage track lighting along with a hand forged wrought iron & glass chandelier that is positioned above a wormy chestnut tasting table. Three wooden generator wheels salvaged from a local building were installed and act as additional storage and display for wine as well as give a historical tie to the community, always prompting interesting conversations among the owners and their guests. This all-electric Energy Star Certified project allowed the owner to capture all three desires into one environment Three birds one stone.

Due West, SC

Mar 2011

Challenge Shortly after housing the Clydesdale Horses for a local event in a building originally constructed in 1900 as carriage house the client realized the need for small quality hotel for visitors in this historic downtown. The client?s goal was to obtain a traditional design with a modern flair. The challenge was to keep the two existing two level buildings on the site and develop a new two level building connecting the three while becoming the primary entry for guests and transforming the main level to insure a connection with event area, dining area and conference rooms. The client requested a design that utilized three types of rooms to accommodate guest different length of stay and all located on the upper level. With all guest quarters on the upper level a focal stair was sought to add a more residential feel near the elevator. Because the project is located in the downtown area and adjacent to a busy street, the need for quiet comfortable rooms is an essential requirement. Another request of the client is to incorporate an area for a resident Inn Keeper's suite adjacent to the lobby and reception to provide constant contact for guest. Another requirement of the design is to incorporate public areas allowing dining, conference and event space, and the need for a full commercial kitchen for catering or food preparation in such a way to be serviced from non-public areas. Solution Through a progression of ideas this project brings together many uses of residential and hospitality and event spaces to one corner in this historic downtown. The goal is to provide downtown Anderson with a missing link. The client's desire was to obtain a traditional design with a modern flair. The challenge is to keep the two existing two level buildings and develop a new two level building connecting the three to become the primary entry point for guests, transforming a main level connection with the event area, dining area and conference rooms. Once the connection is made maximizing the use of existing and new space on the upper level for three types of rooms: single king rooms, oversized double king rooms, and one-bedroom suites to fill the need for a more extended stay. With all guest quarters on the upper level a focal stair was designed near the elevator. Because the hotel is located in the downtown areas all of the guest rooms utilize laminated glass on the street side of the building and an insulated staggered wall stud to emphasize the need for quietness inside the rooms. This design for such a boutique hotel requires a resident Inn Keeper's suite adjacent to the lobby and reception. Once these main areas are accomplished the design process moves on to ancillary areas. This process led to the design of an area at an existing storage shed to be utilized as a dining or small event space while maintaining the character of existing stone and brick walls. With the design of the dining and event space, the need for a fully loaded commercial kitchen for catering or food preparation in such a way to be serviced of a non-public area became apparent. Public restroom facilities were designed and placed in such a way as to allow access from each event and dining area, conference rooms as well as the lobby area.

Anderson, SC