ABOUT CDS

Cole Design Studio

Cole Design Studio, LLC is an award winning residential design firm based in Beaufort, South Carolina. While Ninety percent of CDS’s business is residential design, it can handle small commercial project under 5000 sq. ft.

Cole Design Studio, LLC was founded in 1991 by Paul R. Cole (current Eastern District Director of the AIBD). It has been in operation since and has designed custom homes throughout the low country in Hilton Head, Bluffton, Ridgeland, Port Royal and Beaufort. Recently the name was changed to Cole Design Studio (CDS) to better reflect the scope of work produced by the company.

CDS provides comfortable, livable custom low country designed homes as well as well selling spec homes – for both homeowners and builders alike. CDS is a diverse company with residential designs from 800 sq. ft. – 8000 sq. ft. providing design services based on the need of the client, whether it be a small addition, complete home or commercial office space.

Some builders just need a good set of working drawings for a spec. home. On the other hand certain custom designs are fully drawn and documented with constant input from the client. With today’s new codes you need someone who understands structure as well as design. CDS can help select it all – from structural alternatives through the last yard of drapery fabric. We will work closely and coordinate with the structural engineer and the interior designer to get the design you are after. We can help you with the bidding process and the selection of your contractor. We can also help you find and work with a landscape designer to make sure that your home becomes an integral part of the property and is harmonious with the property it sits on.

Are you interested in Green building and energy efficient homes? We are Energy Star Partners and can show you how to have your plans “Energy Star Designed”.

The President

Paul Cole has a BS in Architectural Engineering Technology from the Southern College of Technology in Atlanta Georgia. With over 20 years of experience in renovation, additions and new construction he knows what is needed to get the job done right. He is a Certified Professional Building Designer (CPBD). Find out more of how that will benefit you as a homeowner at http://www.ncbdc.com/homeowner_benefits.htm.

Paul Cole is a member of The American Institute of Building Design (AIBD). Paul is past President of the AIBD South Carolina Society and currently serves as the Eastern District Director for the AIBD. This national organization of building designers is a valuable resource when keeping up to date with the changing trends in the design industry.