Business Details
21 Years
experience
Modern Architecture & Design Solutions in Charleston, SC
Rush Dixon Architects is a solutions-based, contemporary architecture and design firm founded in 2005. Our approach begins with active listening to understand client needs, followed by strategic, artful design that creates value through functional, sustainable spaces. With licenses in South Carolina and North Carolina, we specialize in commercial and residential projects that prioritize modernist principles and environmental context. Our team brings decades of combined experience, including LEED-certified professionals committed to innovation and community impact.We emphasize transparency, collaboration, and a deep understanding of local markets to deliver spaces that enhance both business operations and quality of life. Our work has earned industry recognition, including product design awards during the Great Recession, and we maintain affiliations with organizations like the American Institute of Architects. We actively support equitable opportunities in design through partnerships with the National Organization of Minority Architects and local community initiatives.
Services
Commercial Architecture
Residential Design
Sustainable Design
Product Design
Community Planning
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We are licensed architects in South Carolina and North Carolina with 20+ years of regional experience.
- Our designs integrate LEED-certified sustainability practices and modernist principles.
- We prioritize client collaboration through active listening and transparent communication.
- Our team includes award-winning product designers with industry innovation recognition.
- We actively support equitable design opportunities through community partnerships.
Associations and certifications
- AIA
- LEED
Services
Commercial Architecture
We create functional commercial spaces that align with business goals and brand identity. Our approach combines modern aesthetics with practical layouts to enhance workplace efficiency. Projects include office buildings, retail centers, and adaptive reuse developments across the Southeast.
Residential Design
Our residential projects focus on creating livable, modern spaces tailored to client needs. We emphasize natural light integration, sustainable materials, and seamless indoor-outdoor connections while respecting local architectural contexts and environmental factors.
Sustainable Design
We incorporate LEED-certified practices and environmentally conscious materials into all projects. Our sustainable approach balances energy efficiency with modern aesthetics, creating spaces that minimize environmental impact while maximizing long-term value for clients.
Product Design
Founded during the Great Recession, our product design division translates architectural principles into market-ready solutions. We focus on functional, minimalist designs that solve real-world challenges while maintaining aesthetic coherence with our architectural philosophy.
Community Planning
We develop holistic community plans that balance development with environmental preservation. Our work includes entryway structures, recreational facilities, and mixed-use developments that enhance public spaces while respecting local character and ecological systems.
People
Rush D. Dixon III
Principal Architect
Licensed in South Carolina and North Carolina, Rush holds a Master of Science in Building Construction from Virginia Tech. He founded Rush3 Product Design Studio in 2010 and serves on the Nexton Design Committee.
Judy Dixon
Principal Architect
A LEED-accredited architect with Virginia Tech credentials, Judy serves on the Kenny Mile Foundation board and leads architectural review efforts for the Nexton community development.
Questions
What services does Rush Dixon Architects offer?
We provide commercial and residential architecture, sustainable design, product design, and community planning services with a focus on modernist principles.
Which areas do you serve?
Our primary service areas include Charleston and Summerville, SC, with additional projects in Saluda, NC and Western North Carolina.
What design philosophy guides your work?
We believe modern design should prioritize functionality, sustainability, and contextual harmony while following principles of form following function.
Are you LEED-certified professionals?
Yes, both founding partners hold LEED accreditation and integrate sustainable practices into all project phases.
How does the firm support community development?
We invest in local initiatives through partnerships with organizations like the National Organization of Minority Architects and Lowcountry Local First.
Reviews (1)
Karen A.
Jan 24, 2017
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I stopped by this business on a trip to Charleston to visit with the maker of the Chompstix. They are alligator shaped chopsticks for kids that are designed really well. My 3 year old started using Chompstix at 2 so she could do Asian Food night with us. As were also given the Kebo bottle opener as well, also designed by Rush, and love it. Office space was bright and open, and the projects that they are working on are posted on the walls, and are very impressive.
