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1640 Meeting Street Road, Suite 202
Charleston, SC, 29405
United States

8437622222

For 70 years, Liollio has provided sustainable architecture, interior design, and historic preservation for public projects. We are an award-winning architecture firm located in Charleston, SC, who value subtle & restrained design, rooted in context, culture & collaboration. 

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Happy World Architecture Day!

Mez Joseph

Today, on World Architecture Day, we celebrate the power of design to shape stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities. Established by the International Union of Architects (UIA) in 1985 and observed alongside UN-Habitat’s World Habitat Day, this day recognizes the essential role architects play in creating environments that improve lives and support a more resilient future.

We believe great design begins with listening. Through meaningful stakeholder and community engagement and thoughtful planning, we collaborate with our clients to create places that reflect local culture, meet evolving needs, and leave a lasting impact.

As we celebrate World Architecture Day, we are grateful for the clients, community members, and collaborators who trust us to help shape the places where people live, learn, gather, and thrive.

Fore more about World Architecture Day, click here.

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categories Architecture, Celebration, Community, Global, History, Holiday, Local, Regional
tags WorldArchitectureDay, WorldArchitectureDay2026, CommunityImpact, DesignWithPurpose, Architecture, CommunityEngagement, HousingIsAHumanRight, BuildIt

Liollio Celebrates Three Projects Honored at the 2026 AIA South Atlantic Region Design Awards

Mez Joseph

Liollio is honored to have three projects recognized at the 2026 AIA South Atlantic Region Design Awards. USC’s South Caroliniana Library received an Honor Award for Historic Preservation, City of Charleston’s Fire Station #11received a Citation Award for New Construction, and the National Park Service’s Virgin Islands Research, Management and Science Facility and Housing received an Honorable Mention. These awards celebrate the power of collaboration and the shared commitment to preserving our history, strengthening our communities, and creating impactful places that serve future generations. We extend our sincere congratulations and gratitude to the University of South Carolina, the City of Charleston and Charleston Fire Department, the National Park Service, and our consultants and collaborators, whose dedication and hard work made these achievements possible. Congratulations to all the 2026 AIA South Atlantic Region Design Awards recipients! 

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categories Architecture, Awards, Celebration, Community, Conference, Education, Fire Station, Higher Education, Historic Preservation, History, Learning Environments, Library, Local, Museum, Nature, Parks, Preservation, Regional
tags AIASouthAtlanticRegion, AIASAR, DesignAwards, Architecture, HistoricPreservation, AdaptiveReuse, UniversityofSouthCarolina, USC, SouthCarolinianaLibrary, CityofCharlestonSC, FireStationDesign, PublicSafetyFacilities, NationalParkService, NPS, ResilientDesign, CommunityImpact

Liollio’s Dan Corte Named a 2026 SCBIZ Emerging Leader Under 40

Mez Joseph

We are proud to celebrate Dan Corte, Associate, Project Manager, and Architect at Liollio Architecture, on being named one of SCBIZ’s 2026 Emerging Leaders Under 40.

This statewide recognition honors exceptional young professionals who are making significant contributions to their industries while creating meaningful impact in their communities. Dan embodies both. Through his work at Liollio, he champions architecture that strengthens communities, fosters connection, and creates places where people can thrive.

Dan’s leadership, dedication to design excellence, and commitment to serving others continue to make a lasting difference across South Carolina and beyond. We are honored to see his contributions recognized alongside an outstanding group of emerging leaders from across the state.

Congratulations, Dan, on this well-deserved achievement. We look forward to seeing your continued impact on the profession and the communities we serve.

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categories Architecture, Awards, Celebration, Local, Staff
tags EmergingLeadersUnder40, EmergingLeaders, SouthCarolinaBusiness, SCLeaders, SCBIZEvents, SCBIZ, Leadership, CommunityImpact, Awards, AwardRecipient, DanCorte

Best of 2025: Year in Review

Mez Joseph

As we look back on an amazing year, we're reflecting on the incredible people and partnerships that define our work. For us, architecture is about more than just stunning structures; it's about solving challenges and bringing our clients' unique visions to life.

This past year, we worked alongside visionary clients and consultants who value innovation, sustainability, preservation, education, and resiliency to design long-lasting structures that foster unity and growth within our community and the Southeast Region. Clients come to us with a need for inviting, functional spaces, and through close collaboration and our integrated design process, we are able to create spaces that serve their missions for years to come. We are deeply grateful for the trust our clients place in us and for the opportunity to contribute to the built environment in meaningful ways.

Cheers to the Liollio team members who achieved architectural licensure, received recognition for their contribution to the community and the profession, those we welcomed to our studio, and those who were elevated within the firm! Thank you to our entire dedicated team and valued consultants for another year of shared creativity and impact. Here's to building a better future, together.

View our Portfolio // View our Team // 2025 Awards

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categories Architecture, Awards, Celebration, Community, Construction, Education, Elevation, Higher Education, Historic Preservation, Honoring, Learning Environments, Library, Local, Preservation, Staff
tags Bestof2025, reflection, 2025YearInReview, architecture, ArchitectureStorytelling, ClientCollaboration, CommunityEngagement, CommunityImpact, DesignFirm, BuiltEnvironment, preservation, education, sustainability, resiliency, NewConstruction, renovation, firmelevations, StaffMemberRecognition, nationalparkservice, CollegeofCharleston, charlestoncountyschooldistrict, EarlyCollegeHighSchool, oldcityjail, CharlestonCountyPublicLibrary, MaryTran, elissamorrison, HunterThurlo, masonmalsegna, cheersto2025

City of Charleston Fire Station #23 Groundbreaking

Mez Joseph

This week, Liollio joined the City of Charleston and Charleston Fire Department for the City of Charleston Fire Station #23 groundbreaking on Johns Island. Designed to meet the growing needs of Johns Island, this new station will provide enhanced coverage. We are proud to contribute to a project that strengthens resilience and meets future needs. 

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categories Architecture, Celebration, Community, Construction, Ground Breaking, Local, Fire Station
tags CommunityImpact, PublicSafetyDesign, Groundbreaking, JohnsIsland, FireStationDesign