Remark Studio

Remark Studio is a landscape architect in Charleston, SC, located at 1859 Summerville Ave, Suite 550. The firm provides design and construction oversight for residential estates, commercial developments, and institutional projects throughout Charleston, Bluffton, Savannah, Memphis, and Charlotte. Founder J.R. Kramer established the company in 2007 with a focus on balancing art, ecology, and usability. The team specializes in master planning, site planning, and landscape architecture that integrates native planting strategies, low-water irrigation systems, and stormwater management solutions. They serve clients navigating tight architectural review board regulations, complex drainage issues, and historic preservation requirements.

The firm operates as a licensed landscape architecture practice rather than a standard landscaping service. Their process begins with a discovery call to understand the client’s lifestyle and goals, followed by site analysis, concept development, and final plans. They provide construction observation and can recommend contractors to execute the design. The studio emphasizes stewardship by prioritizing native and adaptive plants that thrive in the Lowcountry climate, reducing waste, and designing for long-term performance over five to twenty years. They coordinate with architects, interior designers, builders, and municipal boards to ensure projects meet local codes and aesthetic standards.

Notable projects include a multi-family development in the Upper Peninsula featuring permeable paving and native grasses, a Kiawah Island residence with gravel pathways and dwarf palmettos, and a Mount Pleasant home blending modern architecture with coastal native plantings. Their work has been published in Charleston Style & Design, Charleston Home and Design, and Dwell, and featured in garden tours. Clients have praised the firm for handling strict ARB approvals, solving drainage challenges, and delivering designs that reflect their specific vision. The studio partners with builders such as Axon Homes, Philip Smith Contractors, Renew Urban, and Structures.

Remark Studio combines technical expertise in site planning and drainage with a collaborative approach to create landscapes that are both functional and beautiful. Their commitment to native plantings and sustainable design ensures that outdoor spaces perform well and evolve gracefully over time. For residents and developers in Charleston seeking a licensed landscape architecture firm that respects local ecosystems and architectural context, Remark Studio offers a tailored design experience grounded in local knowledge and long-term stewardship.

The firm sits on Summerville Ave, about a tenth of a mile from Meeting Street and a fifth of a mile from King Street. It is located near the Rosemont neighborhood and Rosemont Park, with Port Access Road half a mile away.

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Services:

• Aesthetic Ecology
• Backyard Oasis
• Master Planning
• Native Landscapes
• Rain Gardens