Palmetto Bluff Moreland Village Outfitter Building

Situated in the Lowcountry of South Carolina between Charleston and Savannah, the Moreland Village Outfitter at Palmetto Bluff is a community environmental education and sporting center designed to connect visitors to the surrounding landscape. The compound anchors within Palmetto Bluff, one of the largest waterfront properties on the East Coast, encompassing an extensive nature preserve with river and ocean access, walking trails, a food and wine program, and a variety of outdoor sporting activities.

Designed to respond to this important geographical and cultural region along the coast, the buildings are meant to merge with the natural environment. The four buildings, porches, and covered walkways frame a series of courtyards, shaded by oak trees, that double as outdoor classrooms and gathering spaces.

The central courtyard and its lawn amphitheater frame views across ponds while creating a space for a variety of community events, programs, and activities. Seamlessly connected to the Lowcountry landscape and dedicated to sustainability, the center achieves a respectful balance between humans, the natural world, and the surrounding residential neighborhood.