Time Capsule
70 Years of Liollio: Generational Collages of Projects & People from the First to the Third Generation of Leadership
Liollio Architecture’s Second Generation of Leadership: C. Dinos Liollio, FAIA, LEED AP; Cherie Liollio, AIA, LEED AP; Tommy L. Schimpf; and Rick L. Bousquet, AIA, LEED AP
C. Dinos Liollio, FAIA, LEED AP
For Dinos, design originates through the eyes and stories of communities. His portfolio of work demonstrates that context forms the setting for all design, and culture is its narrative. Dinos served on national, regional, and state design awards juries, led numerous community design charrettes, and lectured on collaboration as the vehicle to realize remarkable buildings that inspire people to think of design as a collective body of work. In 2017, Dinos was elected to the College of Fellows in the American Institute of Architects. He credits this elevation to the numerous individuals and influences that defined his perspective on the built environment. Dinos is part of the core foundation upon which Liollio Architecture was built.
Tommy L. Schimpf, Contract Administrator
Tommy joined the Liollio team in 1994, and it was immediately clear that his commitment to excellence was forged by his former mentor, architect John H. Truluck. Tommy’s sharp wit, rare combination of architectural/construction expertise, and his meticulous commitment to quality, have been integral to the firm’s success and reputation today. His mentorship as Principal in Charge of Contract Administration and a Leader of Quality Control has allowed Liollio to build a studio filled with talented, technically proficient design professionals. His experience, depth of knowledge, and commitment to educating the next generation will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
Cherie A. Liollio, AIA, LEED AP
Cherie joined Liollio Architecture in 1976 upon graduation from Auburn University. Her enthusiasm and drive propelled the firm into the technology age. Her energy in client relations deepened the firm’s commitment to designing for learning environments. Her efforts for engaging the design of sustainability produced one of the first LEED Certified structures in South Carolina, the Edisto Beach Interpretive Center, also known as the Edisto Environmental Learning Center (ELC). Throughout her career, her talents have been celebrated with international, national and regional design awards and recognition. A published illustrator and artist, her love of art propelled her into architecture at a time when very few women ventured into a male-dominated profession.
Rick L. Bousquet, AIA, LEED AP
Rick is an abstract and impressionist artist who believes architecture is art in reality. Vincent Van Gogh said “great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” Rick believes that great architecture is achieved through a series of small actions. As an architect, Rick found excitement and enjoyment in bringing together small sequences of useful design responses to create the greatness of successful architecture. Rick is a U.S. Navy veteran and served as architect for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for 11 years. In his 30 years of leadership at Liollio, he worked extensively with federal, community, and preservation clients, especially the U.S. National Park Service. Rick’s commitment to Liollio will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
Liollio Architecture’s First Generation of Leadership: Demetrios “Jimmy” Constantine Liollio, AIA
Demetrios “Jimmy” Constantine Liollio, AIA
Jimmy was born on the beautiful Greek Island of Skopelos on October 14 1922. He was the son of Constantine Demetrios Liollio & Andromache Sideris Liollio. He immigrated to the US at the age of16, after completing high school in Greece. In 1942 with the onset of World War II, he joined the Army Air Force where he served as a turret gunner and navigator on the Attack Bombers A-20 and A-26. He was awarded numerous ribbons and honors, and was Honorably Discharged in 1945. On December 21 1947, he married the love of his life, Miss Caliope S. Moraitakis of Atlanta, Georgia. They had two children, Mache and Dinos.
Jimmy was a 1950 graduate from the School of Architecture at Alabama Polytechnic Institute, now Auburn University, earning a Bachelor of Architecture with an emphasis in Structures. In 1952, Jimmy and Cally moved to Charleston, where Jimmy was employed by Augustine Constantine. In August 1956, he opened the doors to his own Charleston-based architectural practice, which still thrives today as Liollio Architecture. Notable projects for which Jimmy was involved include the Blessed Sacrament Church, Bank in the Oaks on James Island, and the Folly Beach Ocean Plaza. Jimmy was inspired by the many clients and colleagues he enjoyed and mentored through the years.
He was a member of numerous professional and civic organizations, including past president of the West Ashley Sertoma Club and The Charleston Chapter Construction Specification Institute. He was very active in the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church having served on its Parish Council for a number of years. In 2006, he retired after 50 years to focus on his beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren and his hobbies that included gardening, sailing and fishing.
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