Business Details
21 Years
experience
Innovative Architecture Solutions Charleston SC
Rush Dixon Architects is a solutions-based, contemporary architecture and design firm dedicated to creating value through strategic, artful design. Founded in 2005, our practice emphasizes modernist principles rooted in functionality, sustainability, and empathy, serving commercial and residential clients across South Carolina and North Carolina. Our approach begins with deep listening to understand client goals, whether designing efficient business spaces, redefining brands through architecture, or crafting livable custom residences. With licenses in both South Carolina and North Carolina, our team brings over 30 years of combined experience in modern design, including LEED-accredited professionals who prioritize environmental context and user needs.We are committed to equitable community development through partnerships with organizations like the National Organization of Minority Architects and Lowcountry Local First. Our work spans adaptive reuse projects, commercial developments, and award-winning residential designs that reflect a philosophy of simplicity and evolving client-centric innovation.
Services
Commercial Architecture
Residential Design
Sustainable Design
Product Design
Community Planning
Adaptive Reuse
Interior Architecture
Code Compliance
Project Management
Design Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in modern architecture and design.
- Our team includes LEED-accredited professionals prioritizing sustainable practices.
- We provide context-driven designs integrating environmental and community needs.
- Our firm maintains licenses in both South Carolina and North Carolina.
- We have completed award-winning projects across diverse sectors including commercial, residential, and community spaces.
What people say
Innovative modern designs
Attention to detail
Successful project execution
Diverse architectural expertise
Client-focused approach
Services
Commercial Architecture
Our commercial architecture services craft functional, brand-aligned spaces that enhance business operations. Utilizing modernist principles, we design office buildings, retail centers, and corporate facilities with a focus on spatial efficiency, aesthetic coherence, and long-term value creation. Projects like the Dayfield Park commercial buildings demonstrate our ability to balance aesthetic innovation with practical business requirements.
Residential Design
Specializing in contemporary residential design, we create customized living spaces that prioritize comfort and modern aesthetics. Projects range from coastal homes like the Bentgrass Residence to mountain retreats, each incorporating site-specific features and sustainable materials while maintaining strong connections between indoor and outdoor environments.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design approach integrates environmental considerations throughout the architectural process. We employ energy-efficient materials, passive design strategies, and LEED-certified practices to create buildings that minimize environmental impact while maximizing long-term functionality and occupant well-being across both commercial and residential projects.
Product Design
Through Rush3 Product Design Studio, we extend architectural principles to functional object design. This service develops innovative, market-ready products that reflect our modernist ethos while addressing specific user needs, demonstrating our commitment to design excellence across multiple scales.
Community Planning
Our community planning services focus on creating cohesive, functional public spaces that enhance civic life. From recreation centers like the Daniel Island Recreation Center to commercial developments, we design spaces that balance aesthetic appeal with practical usage requirements while respecting local history and environmental context.
People
Rush D. Dixon III
Architect
A licensed architect in South Carolina and North Carolina, Rush D. Dixon III brings decades of modern architecture experience to commercial and residential projects. His design philosophy emphasizes functional simplicity and contextual sensitivity.
Judy Dixon
Architect
Judy Dixon, a South Carolina-licensed architect, contributes extensive commercial design expertise. As a LEED Accredited Professional, she integrates sustainable practices while serving on the Nexton Design Committee for architectural review.
Questions
What architectural styles do you specialize in?
We primarily focus on modernist and contemporary design principles, emphasizing functional spaces, clean lines, and sustainable materials while adapting to specific project contexts.
Do you work on both commercial and residential projects?
Yes, our practice equally serves commercial clients through office buildings, retail spaces, and community facilities while offering custom residential design for diverse living environments.
How do you approach sustainable design?
We incorporate LEED standards, energy-efficient materials, and passive design strategies to create environmentally responsible buildings that maintain long-term functionality and occupant well-being.
Are you licensed in multiple states?
We hold architectural licenses in both South Carolina and North Carolina, allowing us to serve projects across the Carolinas with local regulatory expertise.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Based in Charleston, SC, we work throughout South Carolina and North Carolina, including Charleston Metro, Myrtle Beach, and the Asheville areas for both commercial and residential projects.
How do you start a new design project?
Our process begins with comprehensive client consultation to understand goals, budget, and functional requirements before developing tailored architectural solutions that reflect these priorities.
Reviews (1)
Karen A.
Jan 24, 2017
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I stopped by this business on a trip to Charleston to visit with the maker of the Chompstix. They are alligator shaped chopsticks for kids that are designed really well. My 3 year old started using Chompstix at 2 so she could do Asian Food night with us. As were also given the Kebo bottle opener as well, also designed by Rush, and love it. Office space was bright and open, and the projects that they are working on are posted on the walls, and are very impressive.
