We are a custom residential boutique architecture studio. We design projects of all scales, from kitchen remodels to extensive renovations, from new homes to commercial buildings.

Licensed for Architecture in:
MINNESOTA + SOUTH CAROLINA

Our mission is to create beautiful, high-quality spaces for our clients. We believe in working closely with clients to ensure that their priorities are understood and ultimately expressed in a style that uniquely represents their personality and needs. As a boutique firm, we feel especially suited to give your project thoughtful attention and consideration. 

All of my experience in architecture has centered around creating beautiful experiences for people in the built environment. It is this kernel of a concept that drives great architecture. No matter the size of the project, the goal is always to make a space better than it was and to help clients realize their vision and their dream.

-Joy Martin 

Joy Martin
Owner + Architect, AIA, LEED AP, Charleston Studio Director

Joy Martin is the Owner and Principal Architect of Joy Architecture + Interior Design, where she leads with a commitment to creating thoughtful, sustainable, and beautifully crafted spaces. As Charleston Studio Director, Joy brings together her deep roots in the Lowcountry with over two decades of diverse architectural experience.

Raised in Charleston, Joy was immersed early in the city’s rich architectural heritage. Combined with her background in the visual arts, this foundation made architecture a natural extension of her creative and technical talents. She earned her BS in Design from Clemson University’s College of Art, Architecture & Design, followed by formative internships with acclaimed architects and firms—including Christopher Rose in Charleston, New Urbanism pioneer Duany Plater-Zyberk, and Miami-based Zyscovich Inc.

In 2003, Joy completed her Master of Architecture at the University of Oregon, specializing in sustainable design. Her career then took her to Vancouver, British Columbia, where she spent eight years contributing to urban design and large-scale residential projects, most notably the 2010 Winter Olympic Village with GBL Architects.

After relocating to Minneapolis, Joy founded Joy Martin Architecture in 2016, a boutique studio dedicated to custom residential and commercial projects. In 2022, the practice evolved into Joy Architecture + Interior Design, expanding into Charleston while continuing to serve Minnesota. Today, Joy and her talented team bring their breadth of experience, collaborative spirit, and design passion to every project, crafting spaces that elevate daily life and reflect the unique vision of each client.

"Architecture should seek to strike a balance between reflecting and challenging the landscape we inhabit. As designers, we have the privilege of leaving our mark on the world. May it be a beautiful one." 

- Ginger Litman-Koon 

Ginger Litman-Koon
Junior Architectural Designer + Project Manager

A native of Charleston, SC, Ginger's encounters with architecture began early, growing up in the rich historic surroundings of the Lowcountry. Her journey into the design world began as a student here in Charleston, and then at the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities in Greenville, SC. She pursued architectural design at the University of Virginia, where she earned a B.S. in Architecture in 2006. Ginger's final studio in architecture school was a design-build project for Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. 

Ginger's creative interests range from painting and portraiture to logo design to architecture. She believes that the quality of our built surroundings have the power to both enrich the individual's lived experience as well as influence the fabric of the community. Here in the beautiful natural and historic backdrop of the SC Lowcountry, she takes pride in helping clients create residential designs that respond to and reflect the coastal landscape. 

Outside of the studio, Ginger enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, playing soccer, and supporting community arts initiatives.