Happy Women’s History Month 2025!

March 31, 2025Mez Joseph

As we look back on Women’s History Month, Sarah Glass reflects on her experience at last year’s AIA Women's Leadership Summit. This inspiring event brings together the industry’s largest network of women for impactful programming, leadership seminars, expert insights, and networking. We are proud to be a part of an organization that empowers women to break down barriers to become leaders in the industry. Mark your calendar for the 2025 Women’s Leadership Summit happening November 3-5 in Atlanta! For more info click here.

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Elissa Morrison honored with National AIA Award in Washington D.C.

June 11, 2024Mez Joseph

Liollio Firm Associate, Elissa Morrison, AIA, was recognized last week at the The American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Conference, as one of only 30 nationwide recipients of the 2024 AIA Young Architects Award. This prestigious award recognizes individuals for their exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the architecture profession and their communities.

Always seeking to elevate the quality of life for the communities she serves, Elissa has distinguished herself as an unparalleled leader and award-winning architect. Liollio would like to congratulate Elissa and all of this year’s award winners!

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Liollio Architecture Awarded 2020 AIA National Healthcare Design Award

October 16, 2020Mez Joseph

Liollio Architecture is honored to announce that the American Institute of Architects has recognized Liollio’s design of the Hampton County Health Clinic in Varnville, SC with a 2020 AIA National Healthcare Design Award.

““This project brings dignity, hope, and joy to the community it supports.””

— Jury comment

This facility serving two rural South Carolina communities reflects the region’s faith in its future. The new facility, a joint venture between county and state agencies, replaced an outdated, 50-year-old structure. Given the site’s location in a former railroad town, simple materials and massing were employed to evoke the boxcars that used to roll through. Inside, patient care areas are divided between clinical care and care for women, infants, and children. Each features its own service corridor and waiting areas, all with ample natural light that enhances the environment for patients facing potentially difficult diagnoses. Privacy was a key factor in determining the program and organization of the clinic’s spaces. At the new facility’s ribbon cutting ceremony, the team noted a shift in perception and mood, confirming it had delivered a modest but noble clinic reflective of the community’s emboldened spirit.

““Functional and understated, it is a fantastic little jewel box made of simple forms and modest materials...It is wonderful to see such thoughtful care and attention given to a rural community health facility. It is a building they can take pride in.””