Steven Clipp Architecture

Specialties

‘Handcrafted’ Philosophy:

Steve Clipp believes that just as it is possible to handcraft a fine table, it is possible to handcraft a fine home. Handcrafted home design involves drawing on paper, to preserve the direct connection between the brain and the hand. Every line laid down has meaning and there is time for contemplation of that meaning.

Handcrafting often involves the building of a physical model, to discover the subtle relationships between structure and context that make a home visually stand out. Handcrafting allows for experimentation with new materials such as AAC block and different philosophies such as Feng Shui.

Finally, just as in a fine table that receives multiple hand sandings, it involves multiple re-​evaluations to hone each space and each view into the best it can be. The quiet, expert contemplation of your home is the most valuable service the Architect renders.

Each home Steve Clipp creates is a unique opportunity for magic to occur; for the exterior to be an evocative picture, matching the Owner’s dreams; for the interior to be infused with light and for the spaces to wonderingly flow one into another. It is an opportunity for functional needs to be raised into joys, and for the discovery of that special nook, that Juliet balcony which lives on in our memory of home.

Handcrafted does not mean more costly. A well-​designed has more clarity of concept and more economy of materials…

History

Established in 1995.

Steve Clipp has designed hundreds of retail stores and restaurants. In 1995 he sold out ownership of a successful regional firm to focus solely on Custom Home Design — because that is where his passion is.

In 2002 he won Best Home Design In North Carolina Under 5000sf. He has won interior design awards for greatrooms, kitchens and fireplaces. He designed the only home in Governors Club to win every one of their design and construction awards.

Meet the Business Owner

Steve C.

Business Owner

When you hire SCA you get Steve Clipp, no being passed on, no design by committee.

Steve was a National Merit Scholar, graduated top of his Architecture class at U of Florida, and selected to represent NC State in a national competition. At 30 he became half owner of an established mid-​sized firm and at 35 retired from the business of Architecture to practice the art of Architecture.

Steve believes good design becomes great design through passion and hard work. He also believes it is your home, his job is to draw out your dreams and make them a reality.

Steve has a Scottish soul; the dollars have to make sense. He will work for the best construction price upfront and stand beside the Owner fighting cost creep during construction.