The new homes of Hammond’s Ferry are inspired by the best of North Augusta and Augusta, two cities filled with fine examples of traditional American architecture. Federal Style, Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, and Craftsman Style, among others, are included here in the impressive parade of architectural styles that come together to form beautiful streets of surprising harmony.

How could such a variety of styles come together to create such unified communities? The answer is the common “language” in which all these styles express their individuality.

If you look closely at your favorite homes in this region, you will start to see similar details, materials, and proportions. Side wings set back from the façade, lacy ironwork on the porches, tall piers supporting the front porch. These elements appear again and again in North Augusta and Augusta.

These details are the “words” of the classical language of architecture. The new homes for Hammond’s Ferry speak this common “language.”

Some of the most distinctive features are the commanding facades, wide front porches, and raised basements. Each of these elements expresses a neighborly attitude as well as a reaction to the climatic conditions of the Southeast. The strong facades speak to the importance of presenting a bright civic face. The welcoming porches serve as a middle ground between public and private space. The raised basements put the living quarters aloft to catch breezes and avoid the greater humidity that is close to the ground.

Interiors are designed with the same attention and care. Traditional house plans were built with discreet, box-like rooms, while modern floor plans have tended towards the completely open and undefined. The Hammond’s Ferry homes combine the virtues of both approaches. Rooms are well-proportioned and clearly defined while offering a sense of openness, light, and connectedness.

The homes of Hammond’s Ferry are grounded firmly and happily on the best traditions of the region while responding to the needs of a contemporary lifestyle. The pleasing harmony of the streetscape suggests the sense of community that these houses will inspire.

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