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Inside the Studio
Mez Joseph
Dan and Elissa broke in the new hot wire foam cutter this morning building models of the Welcome Centers in Fort Mill and Hardeeville. More model photos to come....
Happy Birthday to Jennifer Sanders!
Mez Joseph
Even though Jennifer Sanders has moved to the Upstate, we still helped celebrate her Easter Birthday remotely in Charleston with some Krispy Kreme doughnuts!
Outside Our Window
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Geoff caught a photo of a Boeing Dream Lifter flying by the office this morning.
John Patkau Lecture
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Last night AIA + Clemson Architecture Center in Charleston sponsored a great lecture by John Patkau at the Visitor Center! Patkau Architects is based in Vancouver, Canada. He and his wife started the firm over 30 years ago. Several Liollio folks enjoyed a fun dinner at 39 Rue De Jean following the lecture.
Clemson Students Build Solar House
Mez Joseph
Check out this Clemson Solar Decathlon Project news clip: Clemson Students Build Solar House. Watch Channel 4 News clip here.
Liollio Awarded Two 2015 AIA SC Design Awards
Mez Joseph
The AIA South Carolina Design Awards Program was established to recognize projects that exemplify the very best in architecture in our state. By highlighting these projects in this way, the value of architectural design is elevated and promoted throughout the state. The 2015 AIA South Carolina Design Awards was held in Greenville last Friday and Liollio walked away with two honors.
Charleston Progressive Academy was awarded a Renovation/Adaptive Re-Use Merit Award.
Jury comments:
- The courtyard is the whole story – an inspired response to a corner lot by creating a contained activity space surrounded by buildings full of light and energy.
- The character of the original portion of the building is obviously respected here – and improved to meet current requirements.
- The new elements are respectful to the original – the framing of the original entrance helps remind the neighborhood of their special school building.
- It is obviously well-loved.
St. Helena Library at Penn Center was awarded an Interior Architecture Honor Award.
Jury comments:
- Ohhh – this is the one!!!!
- Great community meeting space.
- This is a beautiful project - far and away the best interiors project!
Dinos Liollio Attends Leadership Circle Briefing
Mez Joseph
On Thursday, March 26, 2015, Dinos Liollio attended the Chamber’s Leadership Briefing at Hall’s Chop House. Mayor Joseph P. Riley presented a variety of priority projects, focusing on the proposed African-American Museum being design by the Harry Cobb, Pei, Cobb, Freed & Partners Architects of New York City. His passion and commitment was infusing and his presentation of the design insightful.
City Approves + Liollio to Design New West Ashley Senior Center
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Dinos and Cherie Liollio attended the Charleston City Council meeting March 24, 2015, at which time Council approved the contract with Liollio Architecture to proceed with the design of the new $8-$10 million new Senior Center to be located West of the Ashley near Roper-St. Francis Hospital. Check out Live5News.com report: http://www.live5news.com/story/24843374/city-plans-for-west-ashley-senior-center#.VRrJCNzXZ4o.twitter
Outside Our Window
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Beautiful cloud cover this morning outside our windows.
In the Studio
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We picked the tiniest hallway to have an impromptu meeting this afternoon....quite the bottleneck!
Clemson Wind Turbine Testing Facility
Mez Joseph
Today Michael, Seth, Jennifer and Elissa attended the SMPS / AIA / USGBC join lunch tour of the Clemson Wind Turbine Testing Facility. Click here to check out a few videos from about the Clemson University SCE&G Energy Innovation Center. This is a state of the art wind turbine testing facility located in a new building at the Charleston Naval Shipyard.
OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW
Mez Joseph
It is unusual that a shrimp boat passes by our office, but today it happened! This naturally led to Andy referencing the shrimp scene from the movie Forrest Gump: every way you can prepare shrimp!
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Mez Joseph
Check out these fantastic 120-year-old color pictures of Ireland here. Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!
"Tracing How Bermuda Stone Built U.S. City"
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Interesting read: "Tracing How Bermuda Stone Built U.S. City"
Eat Local Challenge April 2015
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Take the Eat Local Challenge! April 1-30 2015
http://lowcountrylocalfirst.org/eat-local-challenge/
Outside Our Window
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Paddle-boarder chasing dolphins.
Office Airport Tour
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Tommy gave several folks from the office a tour of the airport on Friday afternoon!
Happy Birthday Dan!
Mez Joseph
Yesterday we celebrated the birthday of Liollio's Dan Corte with delicious chocolate cake. Happy Birthday Dan!!
AIA Tour of the Cigar Factory
Mez Joseph
David and Elissa attended the AIA Building Tour last night of the Cigar Factory on East Bay Street. Click here to check out the official teaser video. This project will be complete in the next couple months! The first floor will be for retail and the second, third, fourth, and fifth floors will be office space. Thanks to Trident Construction for leading the tour and sponsoring a happy hour at Taco Boy!