home building legacy, focusing on a quality build and great experience for the homeowner. A designer, artist and recognized scholar of the Arts & Crafts Movement, Trey Cole has more than a quarter century of designing and building residential projects throughout the upstate of South Carolina. Trey is the founder and owner of both the Trey Cole Design Group and O’Leary-Cole, Inc. construction compa
ny, which gives him the unique role as both designer and builder. Trey's distinctive hands-on approach to his work simplifies the transition from design through construction by encouraging efficiency in planning, communication, and budgeting. Trey values a close working relationship with his clients to design a living space that supports their personal lifestyle and interests while blending gracefully with the lot, existing structures and surrounding neighborhood. Trey’s return clients and client referrals are a testament to his dedication. Trey has been a licensed residential builder and general contractor in South Carolina since 1986, as well as a longstanding member of the Home Builders Association. Over the years, he has made numerous, valued contributions to the international Arts & Crafts Conference held annually in Asheville, North Carolina. Trey has also received regional recognition for his work, including:
In 2004, Builder/Architect Magazine awarded a home on Lake Keowee that Trey designed and built in the Arts & Crafts style as its “Home of the Year.” More recently, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control honored Trey’s “Sally Nicholson Residence” as a 2011 Earth Day Award winner.
