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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

Designed and Delivered from 1,000 Miles Away
The distance between Corpus Christi, TX and Orangeburg, SC is about 1,222 miles, give or take a few depending on the route (and if you want to go through Atlanta). Stephanie Jackson and her husband

Voted Best Architect – Columbia Living Magazine 2022
The team at Phase One was recently voted “Best Architect” in Columbia Living Magazine for 2022. We would like to thank all of those who voted for us. Your support means so much to our

A Behind the Scenes Look at the Drafting Process
“Don’t be afraid,” Ellianna McMannis, Designer at Phase One, says. It’s something she tells many clients during the drafting process. Ellianna showcases bold design plans that clients may have never thought of before, so they

Hot Home Design Ideas to Get You Ready for Summer
Spring doesn’t last long in the South. Those few weeks of cool mornings and a high of 70 are quickly replaced with 85 degrees in April. For anyone who’s lived here more than a year,

We Help Make it Clear
A Conversation with Phase One Designers We talk a lot about the design experience at Phase One. It’s something we care deeply about. And we’ve created a process that we believe is unique in the

Three Ways to Create More Natural Light In Your Home
Time is changing. And we mean that literally. When clocks spring forward on March 13th, you’ll lose an hour of sleep but gain a little more light. Spring days will be longer as summer approaches,