Morris Adjmi Architects

The Pinch is a luxury hospitality complex comprised of four buildings facing a common mews that services the entrance to the new hotel. For the new 3-story building, MA designed two distinctive facades: a contextually appropriate limestone facade facing King Street, which required BAR approval and was designed to be retail-oriented, as well as a brick facade on the rear of the building facing the mews. The development also features a bespoke ground-floor restaurant and a small courtyard with an outdoor fireplace for guests to enjoy year-round. 

The hotel's overall design takes inspiration from the great English traditions of craftsmanship that were brought to Charleston and played a large role in creating many of the iconic homes and storefronts that give the city its charm. Located within the new building, the Pinch's lobby is designed to feel like a living room, complete with a reclaimed oxblood leather concierge desk, vintage McIntosh stereo, and a collection of vinyl, books, and artwork, including an original painting by Lucas Reiner. Traditional details—including walnut herringbone floors, large-scale classic trim, stonework, and clay plaster walls—reinforce the history of the site.