About Us
Our Mission
Case by Case Architecture is exactly that, a tailored approach to design; because your project should be influenced by you, not us.
Our goal is to define the design experience by adopting a unique and personalized approach. We believe that your project should be a reflection of your dreams and vision, not dictated by a predetermined template. Our role is to assist you in bringing your aspirations to life. By embracing a personal and local perspective, we aim to integrate the essence of community into every detail. We are committed to building better together, one case at a time, ensuring that each project is a testament to collaboration, creativity, and client-centered design.
Our Process
Our journey begins with a consultation to make sure we are a good fit for you and your project. If we can't assist, chances are we know a firm that can!
Once we agree to the project scope, the Schematic Design process begins. This is the opportunity to think big picture and get an overall perspective on the project.
The next phase will be Design Development, during this period we'll start getting into some details and have scheduled meetings with you to track progress and make sure the goals are still aligned. This is the time to start pinning down ideas and creating a light drawing set to begin coordinating with engineers.
Between Design Development and the next phase, we typically recommend getting a local builder to evaluate pricing, this will allow everyone to make changes if needed before getting to the most in-depth phase, Construction Drawings. This phase is the last phase before submitting drawings to the local jurisdiction for approvals.
Once the drawings are done, the fun can begin! I am typically involved during the construction process to check in and be a resource as needed. The goal is to end up with something everyone can be proud of while meeting your goals and expectations.
Our Leadership
Casey Smithling is the principal and owner of Case By Case Architecture. She received her Bachelors degree in Architecture from UNC Charlotte. Casey worked at Johnston Design Group for 7 years before transitioning to a Director role at MHK Architecture. Now her focus is on her own practice with an emphasis on commercial architecture. She is a licensed architect in North Carolina and South Carolina and is a member of AIA and is a LEED Green Associate.
Throughout her career, she has worked on projects in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, and here at home in Charleston and Greenville. She brings a large repertoire of project management experience and has worked on projects ranging in scale from 1,200 SF upfits to 206,000 SF high rise developments.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her dogs, Forrest and Ramble, and spending time with friends and family. Staying active in her community, she is a volunteer for the SC REDI program and is serving on the her local YMCA advisory board as well.
Case By Case Architecture: A Sample of Our Works
