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One-on-One with Architect Ralph Walden
Doing what he’d always dreamed of For the past 44 years, Ralph Walden has designed buildings, built them, and been deeply involved in architectural projects throughout South Carolina and beyond. And it all makes sense
A Renovation 17 Years in the Making
Seventeen years is a long time. It’s longer than most people stay in one house. And that’s how long Peggy Thompson and Sharon May had renovation plans for their home. Peggy has owned the place
A Space to Call Home
The Joneses know their way around home building and remodeling. By their estimation, they’ve built or remodeled more than a dozen houses. They’ve lived in everything from a Manhattan apartment in New York City to
“The Thought of Renovating Was So Terrifying”
Before purchasing their historic home, the Fergusons lived in new-construction houses. They’d never tackled a major renovation. “The thought of renovating was so terrifying,” Kathy explained. “But they made it really, really easy, and they
It’s More Than Just a Transaction
When the Fergusons first moved to Columbia 11 years ago, they found the ideal home. Four beds, three and a half baths, a garage, and a big backyard. And it was all in the idyllic
The Story of Azalea Building Group and Phase One
Pam Crane and CJ Disharoon had been talking. They were both experiencing the same problems. Frustrated by the status quo of the construction industry, Pam and CJ started asking each other questions. They had conversations
2022 Pinnacle Award for Best Remodeling Project
The Home Builders Association of South Carolina recently awarded Azalea Building Group the prestigious Pinnacle award for best remodeling project for $200,000-$299,000. This is the third year in a row that our construction firm, Azalea
It Wasn’t Too Good to Be True
“I couldn’t find anything and it was almost disturbingly consistent.” That’s how Jahan Salehi describes his hunt for negative reviews about Phase One. He was on an intense search to find the perfect contractor. Jahan
How to Know if You Need an Architect for Your Home Project
When you think about drawings or plans for a home, an architect may be the first thing that comes to mind. And we’re often asked by clients if an architect is needed for a
