Christopher Rose Architects believes that giving back to our community is not just an opportunity that we have but a responsibility to our city and neighbors. Working with clients of means allows our office to provide pro bono or low rate services for the less fortunate and needy. Our staff actively participates through our gifts of time and support in the following organizations:

• The Red Cross Heroes for Fire Victims Program - providing housing assistance for families dislocated by fires.
• The City of Charleston Committee for Homeless and Affordable Housing
• CRAN Charleston - providing affordable housing designs for the City of Charleston
• The Preservation Society of Charleston Neighbor Labors Program - providing construction labor for elderly owner occupied homes in historic Charleston.
• Volunteers of America - affordable housing
• Charleston Affordable Housing - affordable housing
• Mental Health Association of SC - affordable housing
• The Housing Authority of Charleston - affordable housing
• Canstruction - providing food assistance

Julie Keyes AIA

Julie Conard Intern ArchitectJulie Keyes graduated summa cum laude from Clemson University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture. She also minored in Fine Arts with a focus on sculpture, which greatly influences her architecture and design. During her time at Clemson, she spent a semester studying architecture and urban studies in Barcelona, Spain.

After graduation, she gained experience in firms in both Greenville and Charleston where she worked on renderings, marketing material, and construction documents. Project types included residential projects, institutional buildings, and educational facilities.

Julie recently completed her professional degree from North Carolina State University. She brings graphic expertise, drafting and modeling experience, and an excitement for residential design to Christopher Rose Architects.