Brookfield Residential embodies lowcountry-inspired architecture

The Towson model showcases how thoughtful regional design and modern construction practices can come together to elevate build quality and community appeal

With a Lowcountry-inspired yet modern approach, Brookfield Residential unveiled its Towson model home at the Nexton community in Summerville, S.C., showcasing thoughtful design integration and construction efficiency. Within the community, three distinct single-family home designs; the Preston, the Cordova and the Towson, demonstrate Brookfield’s philosophy to deliver diverse and buildable plans that align with evolving market demands.

“Everything, from the architecture, land planning and landscape, were drawn from local and regional traditions while emphasizing a future forward design and a strong sense of connection,” said Sara Badr, Marketing Director at Brookfield Residential.

Nexton is just 25 miles from the historic downtown Charleston, just 15 minutes to Charleston International Airport and about 40 minutes to the area’s beaches. The community is perched within the path of growth, with access to the region’s most important road infrastructure, Interstate 26, Route 17-A and a new parkway. Nexton is attracting new employment opportunities and regional destinations, as well as the starting point to discover what the region has to offer. 

Builder Profile

For over 65 years, Brookfield Residential has designed hundreds of communities and built tens of thousands of homes across North America, making them a trusted name in residential design. Now operating in 14 markets and expanding, they are one of the largest and most award-winning homebuilders. 

Nexton, a 20-year master-planned community now in its 12th year, has become a major case study in long-term community development. With more than 3,200 homes built, alongside extensive commercial space and infrastructure improvements. Its proximity to Charleston and its integration of residential, employment and recreation positions it as one of the Southeast’s most successful mixed-use environments.

Behind their Design

Brookfield Residential partnered with Devereaux & Associates Architects and Planners on the architectural program and with Design Revelations of Charlotte, N.C. on model home merchandising, delivering a design that unites authentic Lowcountry character with efficient, buildable construction techniques. The Towson’s elevation draws inspiration from classic regional forms of wide porches, horizontal lines and generous overhangs, reinterpreted through modern materials and streamlined detailing that align with today’s construction standards.

Brookfield Residential is noted for working with exceptional trading partners, delivering quality materials for all of their builds. Inside, the plan features building products like Aristokraft Cabinets, Shaw flooring and carpet, Kitchen Aid and Whirlpool appliances, tile from Daltile and Ply Gem windows which are strategically placed to maximize natural illumination and highlight interior trim craftsmanship. The marine blue and crisp white palette, accented with warm wood tones and black finishes, creates cohesive flow throughout the open-concept layout. A spacious kitchen island, open gathering zones and a main-level primary suite reinforce livability and efficiency, while the upper-level loft and secondary bedrooms extend adaptability for family needs. The result is a builder-friendly design that achieves both aesthetic distinction and construction practicality, bridging architectural authenticity with market-ready execution.

Built for Performance

Brookfield Residential offers three single-family 2-story home floor plans: the Preston, with three to five bedrooms, two-and-a-half to four-and-a-half-baths, a two-car attached garage and 2,104 square feet; the Cordova, with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half-baths, a two-car attached garage and 2,296 square feet and the Towson, with four bedrooms, two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half-baths, a two-car attached garage and 2,601 square feet.

The community’s planning emphasizes walkability with parks and recreation areas framing the neighborhood. Creating a cohesive mix of housing options, workplaces and entertainment destinations, appeals to multiple buyer demographics, from first-time to move-up and active adults.

Their reputation is well-earned. In 2024, Nexton was honored as Mixed-Use Community of the Year by the Charleston Home Builders Association (HBA) at the annual Prism Awards, and recognized among the nation’s Top 50 Master-Planned Communities by RCLCO Real Estate Advisors. The year prior, in 2023, the community also received the Grand Aurora Award for Residential Housing Community of the Year – Masterplan, further cementing its status as one of the Southeast’s most celebrated developments.

For Brookfield Residential, projects like the Towson model illustrate how design innovation, construction efficiency and market responsiveness can work together to strengthen community identity and builder performance.

By Karla Valdez. She is an Assistant Editor at Builder and Developer and can be reached at karla@builder.media. 

This feature appeared in the November issue of Builder and Developer, read the print version.