You Deserve a Home Designed for Your Land, Your Budget, and the Way You Live.
Most custom home projects stall because critical questions about the property and budget go unanswered until it’s too late. We solve that — before a single plan is drawn.
Building a Custom Home Is Exciting. Until It Isn’t.
You have the land. You have the vision. Maybe you even have a stock plan you love.
What you don’t have is certainty.
Will the house actually fit the lot? What will it really cost to build? What happens when your contractor says the plan doesn’t work for your site?
Most homeowners don’t find out until they’re deep into the process. By then, changes are expensive, timelines have slipped, and the dream feels like a burden.
It doesn’t have to go that way.
A Designer Who’s Also Been on the Jobsite
Curtis Showvaker, CPBD, LEED GA, brings something most residential designers don’t: decades of hands-on construction experience alongside formal custom home design training.
That means he sees what others miss — the site constraint that kills a floor plan, the structural decision that doubles framing costs, the detail a builder can’t interpret without a phone call.
Certified by the American Institute of Building Design. Trusted by homeowners across the Carolinas and beyond.
“It is always a pleasure working with Curtis. I have done two projects with him, and he has provided exceptional service. Designs are completed on schedule and within budget. The input that Curtis provided on the design and layout for my projects was valuable and insightful. I will definitely use Curtis for all my future design work“
– P.H. –
The Plan That Prevents Costly Surprises
A Feasibility Study is where your project gets grounded in reality.
We evaluate your site, your goals, and your budget — and give you a clear picture of what’s realistic before any design dollars are spent. You’ll know what will work, what needs to change, and exactly how to move forward.
Most of the expensive surprises in custom home design projects are entirely predictable. This step finds them first.
Is This Right for You?
Not every project needs a fully custom home design approach — and we’ll tell you that honestly. If you want the fastest or lowest-cost path to a permit, a stock plan may suit you better. But if your property has real constraints, or you want a home that fits the way you actually live, thoughtful planning upfront saves far more than it costs.
This is a good fit if you:
A different approach may suit you better if you:
Selected Work
Each project below responds to a specific site, architectural character, and the way the homeowner wanted to live.
Presented as architectural renderings — the same visualizations used to evaluate the design before construction begins.
Equestrian Estate
Mountain Residence
Suburban Residence
Desert Courtyard Residence
Some projects have been built while others represent completed design home design work awaiting construction.
To maintain consistency across the portfolio, our projects are presented as architectural renderings. Select the button below to view our full portfolio.
What You Get That Most Designers Don’t Offer
Building or renovating a home involves many moving parts. Clear documentation, coordination with builders, and practical decision-making early in the process help keep the project on track.
Construction Insight
Decades of jobsite experience means custom home design decisions are grounded in how things actually get built, not just how they look on paper.
3D BIM Modeling
Full 3D models let you walk through your home and make decisions confidently — before a single dollar is spent on construction.
Early Cost Insight
Preliminary material takeoffs give you a realistic cost picture early — so you make design decisions with your budget in view, not after the fact.
Builder-Ready
Plans
Detailed, builder-ready drawings eliminate guesswork so you get accurate bids and your builder can break ground with confidence.
Services
We work with homeowners planning new homes, renovations, and outdoor living spaces. Each project begins with early analysis and develops into clear, buildable plans.
Our work is focused in Greenville, the Upstate, and surrounding regions, with select projects nationwide.
Feasibility Studies
Evaluate site conditions, zoning, access, utilities, and development potential before moving into planning.
This step confirms what is realistic and provides a clear direction forward.
Custom Home Design
Planning and documentation for new homes, shaped by the property, your goals, and real construction considerations.
Renovations and Additions
Careful integration of new work with existing structures, improving function, circulation, and long-term usability.
Outdoor Living
Porches, patios, and exterior spaces that extend the home and connect indoor and outdoor living.
The Process
1) Feasibility Study
We evaluate the property, identify any constraints, and thoroughly assess the project goals to confirm a clear direction moving forward.
2) Schematic Design
We create the preliminary floor plans and establish the overall organization of the space.
3) Design Development
We coordinate the overall structure and further develop the layout with greater detail and precision.
4) Cost Estimate
We review material quantities and cost implications before finalizing plans.
5) Construction Documents
We prepare clear drawings for permitting, pricing, and construction.
6) Construction Observation
We remain available during construction to answer questions and help maintain alignment with the design.
Thinking About Using a Stock Plan?
They can work. Here’s where they usually don’t.
The challenge is that they’re not designed for your property, your builder, or how you want to live in the home. Most end up being modified once real-world conditions are considered.
Where That Becomes A Problem
1. The plan doesn’t fit the lot.
2. Changes affect structure and cost.
3. Builders are left to interpret missing details.
4. Decisions get pushed into the construction phase.
How We Help
We help you work through those decisions upfront so the design fits your property, supports accurate pricing, and gives your builder clear direction.