Behind the Design
We imagined a nature-based solution to protect Charleston's unique relationship with water.
On June 19, as the official federal comment period closed, four firms from Charleston and New York offered their response to the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Charleston Peninsula Flood Protection Study. The “Imagine the Wall” concept builds on the foundation of engineering in that study, with structures built to the same height as the USACE proposal. However, instead of New Orleans-style T-walls and a concrete breakwater, their package merges engineered structures with natural features such as tidal marsh and oyster reefs.
Biohabitats, Inc.
We inspire communities to rediscover a sense of place through preserving indigenous ecosystems, restoring biological diversity, and embracing ecological stewardship.
Behind all of our work is an intention to respect Earth’s ecological limit, heal damaged ecological processes, and catalyze mutually beneficial relationships among the land and all forms of life.
Design Works, LC
DesignWorks is an international Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Planning firm located in, and inspired by the landscape and urban form of Charleston, SC. Our work focuses on creating life-enriching places that meld environmental enhancement, stewardship and social engagement.
Our vision is to create memorable places that provide timeless value for our clients, teams, and the communities we serve.
one architecture
ONE is a global leader in large-scale climate adaptation and waterfront infrastructure planning.
Under the leadership of founding principal Matthijs Bouw, ONE has been instrumental in the development of complex, multi-actor planning processes in the US, Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. In their studios, designers work with engineers, policymakers, and communities to shape joint narratives, develop strategies, and implement projects.
ATM
Founded in 1984, ATM has grown to be an international consulting firm specializing in marina and waterfront design and consulting, coastal engineering, water resources engineering, and sustainable infrastructure planning and design.
Our specialties follow the evolution of a rain drop: stormwater, streams, lakes, reservoirs, rivers, estuaries, beaches, seas, and oceans.
Curtis Cravens Consulting
Curtis is an experienced leader in climate resiliency with a particular focus on establishing working partnerships, assessing governance issues, and facilitating programs, projects, and initiatives.
Working closely with communities and municipalities, his expertise lies in bridging connections and finding resources to turn visionary projects into reality.
John Nettles Art
John Nettles, creator of the Imagine the Wall brand, is a graphic artist born and raised in Summerville, SC.
He is a multi-talented artist, able to transition easily between fine art and marketing. His clean and perceptive graphics reach a broad range of audiences.
“Sometimes it’s hard to know what you want until you see it. We are looking at solutions that offer an integrated approach to living with water”.
Keith Bowers, Founder and President of Biohabitats, Inc.