Since its founding in 1985, SeamonWhiteside (SW+) has remained rooted in the belief that exceptional site design enhances both the built and natural environment. From the beginning, landscape architecture has been a core discipline at SW+, shaping the firm's integrated approach to civil engineering, planning, and design throughout the Southeast. At the heart of SW+ is a philosophy that blends creativity with constructability. Their landscape architecture team continues to lead with this vision, transforming spaces into lasting places where people connect, communities thrive, and the natural world is respected. Their Landscape Architects work alongside engineers and planners from concept through construction, ensuring thoughtful, integrated solutions. This collaborative approach and dedication to service reflects their mission to create spaces that inspire, support well-being, and stand the test of time. Beyond the drawing board, their commitment to bettering communities extends through GreenSquare, SW+'s philanthropic arm dedicated to giving back through service and support.



International African American Museum at Gadsden's Wharf; Charleston, SC

Located at Gadsden's Wharf in Charleston's Historic District, the African Ancestors Memorial Garden at the International African American Museum (IAAM) is a sacred site honoring the resilience and legacy of African ancestors who endured the transatlantic slave trade. The garden's design integrates native Lowcountry and African plantings, including sweetgrass fields and a palm grove. Central to the site is the Tide Tribute, a haunting water installation that fills and recedes with the tide, revealing sculptural forms that reflect both the visibility and erasure of enslaved individuals. Carefully selected materials such as stainless steel and granite mark historical structures and boundaries. The project received TIME Magazine's World's Greatest Places of 2024 and a 2024 ASLA Honor Award.

 


Ashley River Park; Summerville, SC

Ashley River Park is an 87-acre public space that blends nature, recreation, and community into a vibrant destination. Working closely with Dorchester County and a team of subconsultants, SW+ developed a cohesive site program and coordinated all aspects of design development, permitting, and construction documentation. The park features a broad array of amenities, including bike and pedestrian trails, an interactive splash pad, playgrounds, a dog run, a fishing pier, a kayak launch, restrooms, shelters, a central pavilion, and ample parking. Completed in 2022, the park serves as a recreational anchor for the region and a model for inclusive, sustainable design. The project received a 2024 South Carolina ASLA Award of Excellence.




Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston; Charleston, SC

Just steps from King Street's vibrant shopping and dining scene, the 98-unit boutique hotel embraces the city's architectural charm while providing guests with contemporary accommodations and thoughtful amenities. From permitting coordination through construction services and project closeout, SW+ played a key role in shaping a site that honors Charleston's historic context while meeting the needs of a modern hospitality destination. The exterior design complements the surrounding streetscape, incorporating lush, low-maintenance plantings and carefully integrated hardscapes to enhance the guest arrival experience and reinforce the city's welcoming, walkable environment. Completed in 2021, the project reflects SW+'s ability to deliver creative and context-sensitive solutions within a dense urban setting.




Morrison Yard Apartments and Office; Charleston, SC

Situated on a former SC State Ports Authority site, Morrison Yard features a contemporary design that nods to the city's industrial and maritime history while delivering a modern urban experience. The development includes three distinct buildings: a 10-story residential tower offering 386 apartments with integrated retail and office space; a 12-story, 148,000-square-foot, Class A office tower with ground-floor retail, restaurant, and event venues; and a shared parking garage. The site acts as a new gateway into the city. SW+'s work supported a walkable, vibrant public realm that emphasizes quality design and a strong connection to the surrounding urban fabric, earning it a 2025 AIA South Carolina Merit Award.




Credit One Stadium; Charleston, SC

A collaboration between the city of Charleston and the Family Circle Cup Foundation, the 35-acre Credit One Stadium complex was designed to offer world-class tennis facilities within a vibrant, community-focused environment. SW+ provided comprehensive civil engineering and landscape architecture services for the site that features 13 clay courts, including a 10,200-seat stadium court, four hard courts, a clubhouse, pedestrian plazas, a hospitality grove, and a grand event lawn. The design integrates seamlessly into a neo-traditional "Town Center" concept with pedestrian boardwalks and connections to walking and biking trails. It received a U.S. Tennis Association Outstanding Facilities Award.




Greenville Airside Garden; Greer, SC

As part of the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport's terminal renovation, SW+ led the revitalization of the Airside Garden, a tranquil outdoor space originally envisioned by Roger Milliken to connect travelers with nature. Completed in 2017, the $1.2 million renovation features a lush planting palette of seasonal flowers, native shrubs, and canopy trees that frame views of the tarmac and distant Blue Ridge Mountains. A central reflection pool, expanded during the renovation, includes waterfalls and surrounding water features. Restored original benches, terrace seating, and six beloved bronze "Children at Play" sculptures by artist Dennis Smith further enrich the space. The project was given an ASLA Southeast Region Recognition Award and a South Carolina ASLA Merit Award.

As seen in LASN magazine, October 2025.