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CCPL's Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan's Island Library Ribbon-Cutting & Grand Reopening

Mez Joseph

Congratulations to Charleston County Public Library on the grand reopening of Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan's Island Library! Our team had the pleasure of attending the ribbon-cutting celebration Tuesday morning, where we heard from local leaders, connected with community members, and spent some time with Owlbert, CCPL’s mascot. The library is located in the renovated Battery Gadsden, a former Spanish-American War battery built to protect the South Carolina coastline. Angela Craig, Executive Director of Charleston County Public Library, shared an impactful message: “For nearly 50 years, the Edgar Allen Poe/Sullivan’s Island Library has been more than just a place for books – it’s been a gathering space for the community and, quite literally, a repurposed stronghold!” We are honored to have been a part of this meaningful renovation and look forward to seeing the continued positive impact this library will have on its visitors!

“While the history of this building may linger in its walls, the true magic happens in the connections made between neighbors, friends, and readers of all ages.” – Angela Craig, Executive Director, CCPL

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categories Architecture, Celebration, Community, Education, Grand Opening, History, Learning Environments, Library, Local, Ribbon Cutting
tags CharlestonCountyPublicLibrary, CharlestonCountySC, library, publiclibrary, CCPL, ribboncutting, grandreopening, renovation, architecture, interiors, community

CCPL Opens Renovated John L. Dart Library

Mez Joseph

Charleston County Public Library held the ribbon-cutting and grand reopening of the renovated John L. Dart Library in downtown Charleston this morning. The ribbon-cutting ceremony began at 9AM at the 1067 King Street branch. “We’re excited to show patrons the incredible transformation that has taken place at Dart,” said CCPL Executive Director Angela Craig. “The updates at the branch offer the surrounding community a modern library equipped with resources, services, and technology that complement our updated collection.”

Updates included new interior finishes, replacement of shelving, refreshed collection items (books, audiobooks, etc.), new furniture, technology upgrades, a private study room featuring Rev. John L. Dart’s personal book collection, and a new community meeting space.

Liollio is honored to have collaborated with the Charleston County Public Library, MB Kahn, and RMF Engineering on this momentous and meaningful project. Dart Hall, which was later replaced by the John L. Dart Library, was one of the original library branches established in 1931. Dart existed as a library for many years before the Charleston County Library adopted it as a branch. Dart Hall was originally built as the Charleston Industrial Normal Institute by the Rev. John L. Dart, a distinguished educator and a leading minister of the city. The current Library was built by the County Council in 1968 and named in honor of the late Rev. John L. Dart. Dedication ceremonies were held on Dec. 12, 1968, with members of the Dart family present.

For more information about this newly renovated library branch, please visit ccpl.org/construction.

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categories Architecture, Celebration, Community, Education, Grand Opening, History, Honoring, Learning Environments, Library, Local, News, Ribbon Cutting
tags CCPL, CharlestonCountyPublicLibrary, library, librarydesign, renovation, DartLibrary, JohnLDartLibrary, MBKahn, RMF, architecture, ribboncutting, dedication, grandreopening

North Charleston's New Dorchester County Library Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

Mez Joseph

We are honored to have been part of the team for the new Dorchester County Library & Media Center in North Charleston. We were excited to attend the Ribbon Cutting ceremony last week, and the event was a huge success. Congratulations to Dorchester County Library, Dorchester County Government, Dorchester County School District, our amazing team and partners at Edifice, the City of North Charleston, and the greater community!

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categories Architecture, Celebration, Community, Construction, Grand Opening, Elevation, History, Learning Environments, Library, Local, News, Regional, Ribbon Cutting
tags DorchesterCountyLibrary, DorchesterCounty, NorthCharleston, NorthCharlestonSC, CityofNorthCharleston, DorchesterCountyGovernment, Edifice, Library, ribboncutting, celebration, community

Dorchester County Ashley River Park Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening

Mez Joseph

Dorchester County’s Ashley River Park officially opens to the public this Saturday, March 19th! The park features many amenities and recreation activities for visitors of all ages - walking trails, a fishing pier, a dog park, interactive play fountain, an event pavilion, picnic shelters, a playground, open lawns, a restroom building, an outfitters building and a gatehouse. We are honored to have been part of the design team for this exciting project and hope that it’s a great community asset for years to come! 

Ashley River Park is located near the beautiful scenic side of the Ashley River off of Bacon's Bridge Road. The park is open from dawn to dusk daily. For a complete list of Park Rules click here.

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categories Architecture, Celebration, Community, Construction, Grand Opening, Local, News, Regional, Ribbon Cutting
tags AshleyRiverPark, DorchesterCounty, ParksAndRecreation, ParksAndRec, DorchesterCountyParks, SeamonWhiteside, EdconConstruction

Rick & Mary Lee Bastin Honored in Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for The Citadel's Bastin Hall

Mez Joseph

Bastin Hall, The Citadel's new school of business, was dedicated May 14. The design and construction was overseen by Liollio Architecture in association with ikon.5 architects. THS Constructors served as the general contractor for the project. Liollio is proud to have been part of this phenomenal and exciting project.

The new Bastin Hall building is a modern upgrade from the previous business school home. Originally constructed in 1922, Bond Hall has housed business school classrooms since the 1970s. “There’s a lot of state-of-the-art space here that we just didn’t have in our old building,” Dr. Michael Weeks, Dean said.

“I was a Mercedes dealer, and the CEO of Mercedes used to preach to us: ‘We need to amaze and delight our customers.’ Well, this building amazes and delights me, and it’s beyond my greatest dreams that it would come out this well,” said Rick Bastin, '65, joined by his wife Mary Lee, during a ceremony recognizing the couple’s efforts that made The Citadel's newest academic building a reality. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE.

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categories Architecture, Celebration, Community, Construction, Education, Grand Opening, Higher Education, History, Learning Environments, Local, News, Ribbon Cutting
tags thecitadel, bastinhall, newschoolofbusiness, highereducation, businessschoool

19 SLIDES FOR 2019: LIOLLIO YEAR IN REVIEW

Mez Joseph

As 2019 comes to a close, we take a look back at all of the wonderful people, places and events that made this year special. Thank you to all who’ve made 2019 a year to remember! Here is a look back at some of the events that helped shape our year. Comment, share and enjoy!

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categories Architecture, Awards, Celebration, Charity, Community, Conference, Construction, Education, Healthcare, Health & Wellness, Ground Breaking, Grand Opening, Elevation, Global, Higher Education, Historic Preservation, History, Holiday, Honoring, Library, Learning Environments, Local, News, Office Fun, Regional, Ribbon Cutting, Senior Center, Staff
tags 2019, holidays2019, yearinreview, 2019yearinreview, newyear

Louis Waring, Jr. Senior Center Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

Mez Joseph

Don't miss the Louis Waring, Jr. Senior Center Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on March 5. Mayor John J. Tecklenburg, City Council of Charleston and Roper St. Francis Healthcare invite you to attend the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Louis Waring, Jr. Senior Center on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 12:30 p.m. at 2001 Henry Tecklenburg Drive, Charleston SC. Tours of the facility and open house activities will follow the ribbon cutting. For more info visit here.

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categories Architecture, Celebration, Community, Construction, Grand Opening, Health & Wellness, Local, News, Ribbon Cutting, Seniors, Senior Center
tags CityofCharleston, Charleston, CharlestonSC, Roper, RoperStFrancis, BonSecoursRoperStFrancis, RoperStFrancisHealthcare, senior, SeniorCenter, Health, Wellness, healthandwellness, Architecture, grandopening, ribboncutting, community, communitycenter

USCB's Hilton Head Campus Allows Students to Study Hospitality Management in a World-Class Setting

Mez Joseph

With world-class golf, tennis, boating and accommodation facilities, beaches, creeks and marshes, excellent dining and nightlife, arts and cultural centers, and environmental and historical educational sites and programs, the Hilton Head region offers the ideal learning laboratory for hospitality studies and for enjoying your time at the University. Graduates of the Hospitality Management Program will be prepared to build successful careers in the booming tourism industry.

The 40,000 SF campus on the south end of the island is equipped with a production kitchen, beverage lab, tiered classroom design and high-tech offices. The campus will provide education and hands-on experience to students, allowing them to join the workforce while they study, and then stay for a career.

"Hilton Head is a superior environment for hospitality education," said USCB's Hospitality Management Dean Charles Calvert. "So for students to be able to come to our school, to study but also apply that theory to practice in the work environment is transformative for their educational careers."

Liollio Architecture is honored to have been part of this important and amazing project in association with our friends at Bialosky Cleveland and Fraser Construction. We would like to thank all on the team who made this possible. Browse images of the new University of South Carolina-Beaufort Hilton Head Hospitality Management Campus above - Photography by Richard Leo Johnson of Atlantic Archives.

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categories Architecture, Community, Education, Grand Opening, Higher Education, Learning Environments, Local, Ribbon Cutting
tags architecture, highereducation, hospitality, USCBHH, USCB, USCBeaufort, HiltonHead, ContextCultureCollaboration

Roper St. Francis Opens First Medical Office Building in Berkeley County

Mez Joseph

By Rob Way | November 30, 2018 at 7:06 AM EST - Updated November 30 at 7:24 AM

BERKELEY COUNTY, SC (WCSC) - For the first time, Roper St. Francis is expanding its medical reach to Berkeley County.

On Friday, the healthcare provider is opening its new medical office building in Summerville. Until now, they only had an urgent care center in the area.

The grand opening event is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday. The offices are at 300 Callen Boulevard in Summerville behind all the major construction right near where 176 meets 17-A. Those who stop by can tour the building, grab some free food, and even pop in to a free health fair.

This state-of-the-art, three-story building will house a variety of specialists, including breast surgeons, orthopedic surgeons and OB/GYN physicians. Medical services here will range from dermatology to cardiology.

Jennifer Crawford will be the Chief Nursing Officer at the future Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital. She says this new medical office building was designed with the patients in mind.

"We've looked at all the attributes down to the color scheme matching the natural environment, because there’s proof that’s therapeutic in the healing process,” Crawford said. “We’ve added three elevators. One at every proximity to the building, so there's no long walking distances."

The medical offices are set to start seeing patients on Monday, Dec. 10. The healthcare provider is also building a hospital next door which is set to open in October 2019.

Copyright 2018 WCSC. All rights reserved.

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categories Architecture, Celebration, Community, Construction, Grand Opening, Health & Wellness, Local, News, Regional, Ribbon Cutting, Healthcare
tags healthandwellness, HealthCare, Roper, RoperStFrancis, BonSecoursRoperStFrancis, BerkeleyCounty, medicaloffices, medicalofficebuilding, grandopening, ribboncutting

James Island Town Hall Open House

Mez Joseph

James Island Town Hall Officials made the new location at 1122 Dills Bluff Road their home on July 30th. One month later, on Thursday, August 30th, they invited the public to join them in celebrating their new space with an Open House. Music, food and refreshments were provided free of charge to all guests. Smoky Oak, Dave ‘N’ Dubs Hot Dogs and Pelican’s SnoBalls were a few of the vendors who contributed to making the evening such a special event. View the gallery of images above to see the amazing turnout and the fun had by all. A special thank you to Diana Deaver for her eye in capturing the event on film, and to the Town of James Island Officials for hosting such a wonderful event!

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categories Architecture, Celebration, Community, Grand Opening, Local, Ribbon Cutting, Regional, News
tags smokyoak, davendubs, hotdogs, pelicanssnoballs, snowballs, townhall, jamesislandtownhall, jamesisland, townofjamesisland, dianadeaver, dianadeaverphotography

Images From the Richland Library Ballentine Opening

Mez Joseph

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categories Architecture, Celebration, Community, Education, Grand Opening, News, Ribbon Cutting
tags #richlandlibrary, #accessfreely, Ballentine, #librarydesign, liollio, LiollioArchitecture

New Ballentine Library Debuts

Mez Joseph

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Richland Library Ballentine Opens

Tim Flach
tflach@thestate.com

The new Richland County library in the Ballentine area will be more than a place for children to read. The facility at 1200 Dutch Fork Road, which opens Tuesday, includes a tree house and puppet stage for play and other activities as well as perusing books, watching videos and scanning the internet.

At 13,000 square feet, the $5 million library is four times larger than the former storefront it replaces. The facility on the north side of Lake Murray is the second new library built through a $59 million bond issue approved by Richland County voters in 2013.

The expanded Blythewood branch reopens June 22. 

Watch The State Newspaper video coverage and read full article here.

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categories Architecture, Celebration, Community, Education, Grand Opening, News, Ribbon Cutting
tags #richlandlibrary, #accessfreely, #librarydesign, #library, liollio, liollioarchitecture

Hardeeville Welcome Center Ribbon Cutting

Mez Joseph

The new SC Welcome Center located in Hardeeville opened on Tuesday, May 2nd. The new building is located on the north bound side of Interstate 95 just before Exit 5. It’s the first rest stop once you enter into South Carolina from Georgia. The new building replaces a 38-year-old facility. It has a digital guestbook and tablets with information for visitors. Monitors will display weather updates and road conditions.

“Any time you have tourists coming in from other states, you want to put a welcome mat out there for them. The visitor centers along the state entryways are vital for us,” said Robb Wells, Vice President of Tourism.

The Liollio team is proud to have worked with the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism and many others in bringing the new South Carolina Welcome Centers in Hardeeville and Fort Mill to fruition.

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categories Architecture, Community, News, Ribbon Cutting, Grand Opening
tags Architecture