Maiz Agua Sal – MAS

MAS is an acronym for the ingredients that are used to make tortillas—maiz (corn), agua (water), and sal (salt). It is the culinary vision of seasoned restauranteurs Alyson and Dan Davis’s, transforming a former ground-floor storage warehouse into a super cool tortilleria and taqueria. At the heart of MAS lies a commitment to flavors, embodied […]

Seoul Food Meat Co. – Mill District

Seoul Food Meat Co. in Charlotte’s Mill District emerges as a triumph of transformation within a formerly challenging landscape. Housed within a pre-engineered metal structure, this venue’s revival overcame poor soil conditions and the uncovering of an adjacent existing stream on a location whose potential was as vast as the creativity it inspired.  The Mill […]

Urban District Market

“Urban District Market” emerges as an cultural and culinary hub, transforming the edifice of two bowstring trussed masonry buildings into a vibrant 20,000 sf epicenter of dining and entertainment. Formerly home to Charlotte mainstays like Birdsong Brewing Company and CenterStage at NoDa, this venue is rich in heritage and seeks to serve the local and […]

OpenTap

OpenTap is a fusion of historic charm and contemporary sustainability. Inspired by the beauty of the region’s log cabins, we sought to create a modern space that pays homage to its rich heritage. Through innovative design choices and a commitment to eco-friendly practices, OpenTap stands as a testament to the seamless blend of tradition and […]

Resident Culture South End

Housed beautifully in what used to be a Charlotte city bus maintenance garage, Resident Culture’s South End location is an exploration of thoughtful details. Each room is designed to evoke the vibe of specific beer can label art from graphic designer Maryssa Pucket, such as the Lightning Drops main bar, the Country Kind of Silence […]

The Church on Parkwood

Completed in 2021, the Parkwood Church multi-family residential project is a love letter to the salvation and renovation of a building—as opposed to tearing it down and starting anew. The church, originally built in 1929 by Louis Asbury, has long been a local favorite. Current modernization efforts focused on highlighting the history of the church, […]

Private Residence, Charlotte, NC

To step foot through the enormous front door is to immediately feel like you’re getting to know these homeowners. It was integral to Cluck’s vision that we incorporate the energy and personality of the clients and their family, and to build them a home in which they could fully be themselves. They wanted a modern […]

Greyfriars Residence

Most lakefront homes create a barrier — a large, unnatural obstacle that blocks beautiful views of the lake and natural surroundings. This modern lakefront structure was designed to become part of the landscape so visitors could enjoy the lake from anywhere on the property.  The first job was to situate the home perfectly to maximize […]

Suffolk Punch – South End

The South End neighborhood is ground zero for Charlotte’s emerging craft beer scene, and the Suffolk Punch is at the heart of it. Visible from the light rail and marked by a grain silo at one end and a tower in the courtyard, the Suffolk Punch has quickly become an area landmark. The large exterior […]

Southbound

Wide-ass open. It’s a perfect description of Charlotte’s Southbound Restaurant. Even when it’s cool and drizzly outside, Southbound’s open, airy dining room and bright, cheery décor projects that sunny SoCal vibe. That’s the idea.Southbound takes full advantage of Charlotte’s warm climate with huge custom doors that literally define the building’s area, depending on the weather. […]