adds Leach, whose building experience in Hilton Head spans over two decades, “is that at the onset we all agreed to meet weekly to keep an open line of communication. It enabled us to maintain a high level of efficiency and resolve issues quickly. The trades people knew our schedule so they were able to join us to address questions.” Lynes and Jackson point to the collaborative spirit as key to the conversation. “We had a lot of active listening before arriving at a conclusion,” says Jackson. “Everyone was able to share his or her point of view— it made it so powerful.” Drawing on the Todds’ photos and ideas—and inspired by Darla’s love of the Southampton home featured in the film Something’s Gotta Give— Clanton created a plan for a classic shingle-style design. With its characteristic New England shakes, gables and broken roofline, the house would quietly nestle into the landscape.
The team moved forward
harmoniously, executing plans that required few adjustments and freeing up builder, design- ers and architect to focus on delivering top quality. Windows were a key element in the home’s design, and Clanton placed them floor to ceiling along the home’s back wall to showcase views of the Todds’ private, covered dock on Calibogue Sound. He brought more of the outside indoors by framing the fireplace in the
