“Mike Karamus came highly recommended to us when we first began our architectural search. We sat down and shared our initial concept with Mike, and he did an excellent job of translating those ideas into a very buildable home that captured our vision perfectly. We are extremely pleased with our final result and would definitely recommend Mike for your architectural design needs.”
“Mike’s greatest strength lies in his ability to listen to the customer and create a plan that embodies what the client desires. The ability to produce a design that the customer actually wants is often lost when architects begin designing for their portfolio instead of their client. As a builder, working with Mike is always a pleasure. His plans are easily understood, complete, and well thought out, which makes the building process seamless for the builder and the client.”
“Mike Karamus has a unique quality of being a great designer and also a mechanic. The plans he prepared for our home on Seabrook Island were not only creative, but everything went together with limited changes. Being in the construction industry for many years that talent is hard to find, and Mike has it.”
“When we decided to build our ‘dream house,’ we interviewed several residential architects. Many of them wanted to tell us all about themselves, but only Mike wanted to listen and learn about who we were and what we wanted in our new home. While the overall design was clearly Mike’s, he was able to incorporate many of the design features on our ‘wish list.’ He also met the challenge we posed of ‘downsizing’ while maintaining the spaces and ‘feel’ of a big house! Everyone who visits our home agrees that he absolutely optimized every one of the views we enjoy! Engaging Mike was one of the best decisions we made in the entire home building process!”
“I can’t say enough good things about Mike Karamus. He is professional, attentive to his projects, knows his clients’ wishes and is always available if I have questions. As a custom home builder I need an ally who understands the challenges I face and is eager to give me his full attention when the need arises. In our collaborations he is always ready to keep the project on track, whatever it takes. As a team we have produced excellent results that clients rave about, and I will jump at the chance to work with Mike again, the sooner the better.”
“When you begin to build your dream home, the two most important upfront decisions are choosing the architect and the builder. They both are involved from start to finish and become your team. It was vital that we find an architect who was experienced with the Kiawah Island area who could work professionally with the builder and the Architectural Review Board. We were fortunate enough to have found Mike Karamus, who met with us several times up front, sent a detailed questionnaire soliciting our ideas and usage of the home, reviewed homes that we liked, discussed options, sought clarification and, ultimately, created a first set of drawings that captured our ideas. After a few quick and efficient changes, we went through the ARB process with ease in a minimum number of meetings. No matter your dream, Mike listens to his clients and can do his part to make it come true.”
