About
The Firm
We're a diverse group of residential architects and interior designers based in Charleston, South Carolina, each with unique talents and points of view that we bring to every project. We do share some things in common: a love for life by the water, for our families, and for the collaborative creative process that goes on every day in our own little design house by the ocean. For all the joy we bring to what we do, we take our work and the hopes and dreams of our clients very seriously. It's a thrill and a privilege to get to know our clients and then go about making them a home that celebrates all the things and people that are important to them.
And for us, we feel very fortunate, because creating your dream house really is our dream job.
Our Philosophy
Words We Live By
"Great architecture, like our house,
is kind and reassuring to its
surroundings and its inhabitants.
Unobtrusively, it just belongs there,
just as it is."
We've come to adopt our client Frank Middleton's words as a guiding principle.
At Herlong Architects our goal is to set ourselves apart through our pursuit of perfection in architecture and interior design, and the entire conduct of our business.
Recognition
Awards
- Luxe RED Award 2022 – Southeast Regional – Exterior Architecture – James Island Estate, James Island, SC
- AIA Charleston Merit Award 2022 – Historic Red Roof Cottage, Sullivan's Island, SC
- Best in American Living Award (BALA) 2019 – Historic Preservation / Restoration – Quartermaster Dock House, Sullivan's Island, SC
- AIA SC 2019 – Honor Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation – Quartermaster Dock House, Sullivan's Island, SC
- Carolopolis Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation 2018, Preservation Society of Charleston – Quartermaster Dock House, Sullivan's Island, SC
- Best in American Living Award (BALA) 2013 – Silver Award, Best One-of-a-Kind Custom Home 4,001 to 6,500 ft² – The Smith Residence, Sullivan's Island, SC
- AIA SC 2009 Robert Mills Residential Design Award – Barrier Island Refuge, Sullivan's Island, SC
- Aurora Award 2008 – Boat Builder's Dream, Daniel Island, SC
- Excellence Award 2008 – Boat Builder's Dream, Daniel Island, SC
- AIA SC 2008 Robert Mills Residential Design Award – Creekside Residence, Sullivan's Island, SC
- Best in American Living Award (BALA) 2007 – Gold Award, Best One-of-a-Kind Custom Home 6,501 ft² and over – Potts Residence, Daniel Island, SC
- BALA 2007 – Platinum Award, Best Detail in a Custom Home – Potts Residence, Daniel Island, SC
- BALA 2007 – Room of the Year – Potts Residence, Daniel Island, SC
- Best in American Living Award (BALA) 2006 – Best in South Atlantic Region – Middleton Residence, Wadmalaw, SC
- BALA 2006 – Best One-of-a-Kind Custom Home up to and including 4,000 ft² – Middleton Residence, Wadmalaw, SC
- BALA 2006 – Best One-of-a-Kind Custom Home 4,001 to 6,500 ft² – Scott Residence, Sullivan's Island, SC
- BALA 2006 – Best Kitchen in a Home 5,001 ft² and over – Shea-Boyle Residence, Kiawah Island, SC
- AIA SC 2005 Robert Mills Residential Design Awards – Merit Award – Middleton Residence, Wadmalaw Island, SC
- AIA SC 2005 – Van Scoy Residence, Sullivan's Island, SC
- AIA SC & SC Homes & Gardens 2004 Robert Mills Design Awards – Merit Award – Herlong Residence Renovation, Sullivan's Island, SC
- AIA SC 2004 – Honor Award – Wingate Residence Renovation, Sullivan's Island, SC
- AIA SC 2004 – Nadal Residence, Sullivan's Island, SC
- Lowcountry Design Award 2003 – Herlong Residence, Isle of Palms, SC
- Prism Award 2003 – Best Island / Resort Home – Maguire Residence, Isle of Palms, SC
- Prism Award 2002 – Best Product Remodeling – Winslow Residence, Mount Pleasant, SC
- Prism Award 2002 – Best Single Family Custom Home – Saul Residence, Mount Pleasant, SC
- Prism Award 2001 – Best Island Resort Home – Fischer Residence, Wild Dunes, SC
- Prism Award 2000 – Best Island / Resort Home – Wilmot Residence, Dewees Island, SC
- Prism Award 1999 – Best Island / Resort Home – Sears / Williamson Residence, Seabrook Island, SC
- Prism Award 1996 – Best Product Design – Finnical Residence, John's Island, SC
- Prism Award 1996 – Smith Residence, Edisto Island, SC
- Prism Award 1996 – Best Island / Resort Home – Blain / Bond Residence, Dewees Island, SC
- Prism Award 1995 – Best Island / Resort Home – Peterson Residence, Edisto Island, SC
- Prism Award 1995 – Reed Residence, Edisto Island, SC
- Prism Award 1995 – Best Product Design – Stack Residence, Mount Pleasant, SC
In the Press
Press
In Their Words
Testimonials
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“Steve and his staff designed a house that went above and beyond my wildest expectations. I am as happy with it today as I was the day we moved in. It was a great pleasure to work with Herlong and Associates.”
Kaye Smith — Sullivan's Island, SC -
“We initially became interested in Steve Herlong's work when we saw a home that he had helped design on Dewees Island, SC 12 years ago. After looking at other projects that Herlong & Associates had created we knew that we were interested in meeting with Steve to determine if we would be interested in spending several years working with him on designing our home. From the very first moment that we met Steve and his staff we knew that our search was over. Steve Herlong is extremely talented and has many years of experience. He is deliberate and thoughtful and we knew that we had his undivided attention every time we met with him. I can't imagine meeting anyone who is easier to work with than Steve Herlong. He brought our ideas to life and he and his team created the house that we only imagined in our minds.”
A. Bourland -
“Steve and his team have developed a reputation for designing a signature style when it comes to coastal homes. This reputation for excellence and elegance, along with our own firsthand experience in seeing the finished product, is what motivated us to contact him when we began the process of building our beachfront home. From walking the site, to understanding our needs, and the 'bedside manner' they had in the many frequent touchpoints along the way, Steve and his team developed and delivered an amazing design that captured the unique characteristics of our site, and the eye of many a passerby. The outcome has been nothing but a joy. Their foresight and attention to every last detail has made our new home an unforgettable experience. We couldn't be more pleased, or have found a better partner!”
Mike Carter — Sullivan's Island, SC -
“Best architectural firm in the Lowcountry!”
Kathryn Richardson — James Island, SC -
“I am a builder who has had the pleasure of working with Herlong & Associates on several projects, including my own personal residence. I have always found their entire organization to be very professional, creative, and responsive to an owner's desires or to the builder's needs. Their interior design team beautifully complements the talents of the architectural group. Their attention to detail is impeccable. I highly recommend Herlong & Associates to anyone planning to build a new custom home or to upgrade an existing home.”
Steve Kendrick — Daniel Island, SC -
“As a builder, there is an obvious correlation between the experience in constructing a home and the level of design produced in the plans. Herlong's designs have always been logical and well conceived, in addition to incredibly attractive and architecturally appropriate. The sign of a great architectural firm is one whose designs are enjoyably challenging, are rooted in functionality and are exciting to photograph once built. This is always the case with this fine outfit.”
Rob Crawford — Mount Pleasant, SC