NCModernist Architecture You Love

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Robert (Rob)
S. CarltonAIA

(1972– )

Carlton was born in Jackson TN, graduating from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1996. After working 1996-2001 with LRK in Tennessee and Samsel Architects in Asheville, he founded Carlton Architecture in 2005. In 2008, the firm became design/build as what is now Carlton Edwards Construction. In 2016, the firm became Carlton-Edwards with Jeff Edwards as a partner in Memphis TN. Houses in the Asheville area are designed and built by Carlton Edwards unless otherwise indicated. The firm has a third location in Nashville TN.

Robert (Rob) S. Carlton Robert (Rob) S. Carlton
2008

The Urquit and Carolyn Morris Houseaka The Nethermead Residence

21 Nethermead Drive, Asheville NC

Traditional exterior, modern interior. Built by Jack Schneider, Cardinal Building. Sold in 2012 to Glenn and Linda Bryant. Won an 2013 AIANC Design Award. Website.

The Urquit and Carolyn Morris House The Urquit and Carolyn Morris House The Urquit and Carolyn Morris House The Urquit and Carolyn Morris House
2010

The Barry and Sandra Bearden Houseaka Slick Rock

Burnsville NC

Located in the Mountain Air airport community. Commissioned in 2009. Built by Russell S. Robison. Featured in Carolina Home and Garden, Summer 2009; WNC Magazine, Fall 2018. Bottom photo by Anthony Abraira. Website.

The Barry and Sandra Bearden House The Barry and Sandra Bearden House The Barry and Sandra Bearden House
2011

Highland View Houseaka Piedmont

Mill Spring NC

3600 sf. 13 acres. Won a 2013 AIANC Design Award. Featured in the 2015 Austrian magazine More Than Design; Carolina Home and Garden, Summer 2015.

Highland View House Highland View House Highland View House Highland View House Highland View House Highland View House
2011

The Lawrence (Larry) and Kim Juran Remodelaka The Mayflower House Remodel

20 Mayflower Drive, Asheville NC

Original house was 1977, bottom photo. Project architect, Scott Huebner. Featured in Carolina Home and Garden. Website.

The Lawrence (Larry) and Kim Juran Remodel The Lawrence (Larry) and Kim Juran Remodel The Lawrence (Larry) and Kim Juran Remodel The Lawrence (Larry) and Kim Juran Remodel
2012

The Sandra and Barry Bearden Houseaka Fresh Air

388 Slickrock Road, MountainAir, Burnsville NC

Gated community, no public access. Featured in the Sept/Oct 2018 issue of WNC magazine. Photos by Michael Oppenheim.

The Sandra and Barry Bearden House The Sandra and Barry Bearden House
2013

The Robert and Karen E. Moore Houseaka The Windsor House

626 Windsor Road, Asheville NC

Featured in Carolina Home and Garden Magazine. Top two photos by Carol Miller. Website.

The Robert and Karen E. Moore House The Robert and Karen E. Moore House The Robert and Karen E. Moore House The Robert and Karen E. Moore House
2014

Lick Branch Renovation

Status unknown.

Lick Branch Renovation Lick Branch Renovation
2014

Timber Trails House

around Memphis TN

Photo by Dietrich David. Status unknown.

Timber Trails House
2014

Preservation Trail Residence

Commissioned in 2013. Status unknown.

Preservation Trail Residence
2015

Greenbrier Residence

Commissioned in 2013. Status unknown.

Greenbrier Residence Greenbrier Residence
2015

The Pickwick Lake Houseaka Tiptop II

Pickwick Lake TN

Bottom photo by David Dietrich. Website.

The Pickwick Lake House The Pickwick Lake House
2015

Balsam Mountain Preserve

Status unknown.

Balsam Mountain Preserve Balsam Mountain Preserve Balsam Mountain Preserve Balsam Mountain Preserve
2015

Lake Keowee House

Status unknown.

Lake Keowee House
2015

Evan Court Residence

Status unknown.

Evan Court Residence
2016

Summit Tower

Status unknown.

Summit Tower
2016

Lombardy

TN

Status unknown.

Lombardy
2016

The Lawrence (Larry) and Kim Juran Houseaka Grandin Terrace

8 Grandin Terrace, Cincinnati OH

The Lawrence (Larry) and Kim Juran House The Lawrence (Larry) and Kim Juran House
2016

Beaucatcher House

Unbuilt.

Beaucatcher House
2016

The Stephen Miller and Constance K. Williams Renovationaka Sunset House Renovation

10 Sunset Summit, Asheville NC

Original house built in 2003. Sold in 2020 to Sydney and David Atkinson. Website.

The Stephen Miller and Constance K. Williams Renovation The Stephen Miller and Constance K. Williams Renovation The Stephen Miller and Constance K. Williams Renovation
2016

The Teresa F. and David L. May House

1674 Preserve Road, Sylva NC

Built by Bronco. Sold in 2022 to Kimberly C. and Floyd C. Wilson.

The Teresa F. and David L. May House The Teresa F. and David L. May House The Teresa F. and David L. May House The Teresa F. and David L. May House The Teresa F. and David L. May House
Year unknown

Buena Vista House

White Sulphur Springs WV

7190sf. Project architect, Scott Huebner. Status unknown.

Buena Vista House
Year unknown

Sunny Ridge

Status unknown.

Sunny Ridge
Year unknown

Lake Pickwick Boathouse

Status unknown.

Lake Pickwick Boathouse

Sources include: Carlton Architecture; Troy Winterrowd.