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SPOTLIGHT ON: LIOLLIO'S SETH CANTLEY TRAVELS TO MORENCY, HAITI

Mez Joseph

Liollio’s Seth Cantley and his wife Rebecca returned to the village of Morency in Haiti for their 2nd mission trip with Seacoast Churc and 410 Bridge. The 410 Bridg is a community development organization empowering people to use their gifts to faithfully serve and administer God’s grace. They have been cultivating a relationship with the Morency community through their fellowship and developing what they hope to be a lifelong connection. The focus for this trip was multifaceted. The Seacoast team taught English to teenagers and spent time playing games with children. They also worked with village leadership to help resolve community challenges and create long-term initiatives to serve the region for this and future generations.  
 
Morency, Les Cayes, Haiti is a beautiful coastal community where fishing is a lifestyle and a staple of the economy. They also grow and cultivate a plant called vetiver. The community is about a 5-hour drive from Port-au-Prince and is on the Atlantic Ocean with a view of Île-à-Vache. The 410 Bridge is in the process of offering support to the residents of Morency focusing on education, clean water and economic growth. The group’s main purpose is to improve and enrich the community and the entire region. Helping to lift people up to a new level of capability is beyond anything that can be dropped off in a box. It’s a future changer.
 
If you would like to help in creating a lasting life change, please visit www.410bridge.org.

INSPIRED BY: HERTL ARCHITEKTEN

Mez Joseph

The first of our weekly "INSPIRED BY:" features gives new meaning to the term "curtain wall". Aichinger House by Hertl.Architekten was a restaurant with two bars but the challenge for the architects was to renovate one of the bars into two flats. The architects created a dynamic exterior design using light gray curtains to contrast with the concrete building. Allowing for privacy, the curtains can be pinned back just like interior curtains to allow light to come in through the windows. From afar, the exterior looks like rippling concrete flowing in the wind.

The Schematic of Structures

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The Schematic of Structures: 90 Buildings, From Prehistory to Present: This stunning blueprint-inspired graphic takes you on a visual tour of 90 celebrated structures around the world, highlighting architectural achievements from the Greek Parthenon and Buckingham Palace to Taipei 101 and the Freedom Tower, “a lineup of landmark landmarks and eminent edifices erected and perfected throughout history." This 18"x24" print is available for purchase at PopChartLab.com

Travel + Leisure Names Charleston #1 City in U.S. & Canada, #2 in World Again!

Mez Joseph

Charleston has again been named Best City in the U.S. & Canada, and  #2 in the World by Travel + Leisure! South Carolina’s oldest city has consistently charmed T+L readers with its quintessential antebellum aesthetic and old-fashioned Southern hospitality. It’s the only U.S. city represented in the overall list, and repeatedly appears on our America’s Favorite Cities lists. Despite its famed friendliness, Charleston has become the most recent site of a great national tragedy and intense civic debate. We send our sympathies to the people of Charleston, and pay tribute to the qualities that have captivated the hearts of travelers from around the world. “Charleston has it all,” one reader said. It’s been applauded for its beautiful, jasmine-fringed neighborhoods and historic battlegrounds. A stone’s throw from downtown is Sullivan’s Island and Folly Beach, where locals and visitors go on balmy summer days to cool off amongst the grassy, soft sand dunes. Explore the galleries on Broad Street, or the city’s award-winning restaurants. Don’t leave without trying lowcountry fare like shrimp with hominy—late night king and Charleston native Stephen Colbert’s personal favorite. See Travel + Leisure's full listing here.

Project Feature: “The Bank in the Oaks” Designed by Liollio Founder, D.C. “Jimmy” Liollio

Mez Joseph

Completed in 1968, Citizens & Southern National Bank, also known as “The Bank in the Oaks”, has long been considered one of Mr. Liollio’s best and most thoughtful designs. In many ways, this building was visionary with regard to what he was able to accomplish.

Without removing any vegetation, the building was nestled under an existing canopy of oak trees, providing transparency, shade and sun control for its large window walls. The view was truly spectacular as it faced the avenue of oaks across the street at Historic McLeod Plantation.

This building was also significant, establishing the birth of a style that began to evolve in many of Mr. Liollio’s later designs. Structural features such as folded plate roofs and pre-cast inverted arches that were central to the design of the Bank in the Oaks also appear in many of his later works in the Charleston area.

Life Outside the Office

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We know its hard to believe that we have lives outside the office! Here are some photos to give you some insight....

When the weather is nice, you can find me on a boat watching the local regattas with my husband, Calvin, and our first mate, Otis.Alison Dawson

When the weather is nice, you can find me on a boat watching the local regattas with my husband, Calvin, and our first mate, Otis.

Alison Dawson

The YMCA father / daughter Indian Princess program is a great opportunity to spend time with my kids and support the greater Charleston YMCA programs at the same time.  Events include camping trips, walk for water, pajama bowling, etc.  Th…

The YMCA father / daughter Indian Princess program is a great opportunity to spend time with my kids and support the greater Charleston YMCA programs at the same time.  Events include camping trips, walk for water, pajama bowling, etc.  This picture is from a semi-formal harbor dinner cruise at patriots point. 

Andy Clark

I love running and participating in races and recently I discovered the world of mudruns and the teamwork they require, the fun of dressing up as superheros and getting all muddy.Angie Brose

I love running and participating in races and recently I discovered the world of mudruns and the teamwork they require, the fun of dressing up as superheros and getting all muddy.

Angie Brose

Volleyball is my way of clearing my head.Dan Corte

Volleyball is my way of clearing my head.

Dan Corte

Portraits by Harry Dewees (www.harrydewees.com)David Dewees

Portraits by Harry Dewees (www.harrydewees.com)

David Dewees

What happened to all that hair? Contemplating architecture in 1975….Dinos Liollio

What happened to all that hair? Contemplating architecture in 1975….

Dinos Liollio

This is no other place in the world I would rather be.  Dustin Seager

This is no other place in the world I would rather be.  

Dustin Seager

“You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the one who’ll decide where to go.” -Dr. SeussElissa Bostain

“You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the one who’ll decide where to go.” -Dr. Seuss

Elissa Bostain

Me at a Charleston Gallery Crawl.  I love art and making new friends.Erin Lane

Me at a Charleston Gallery Crawl.  I love art and making new friends.

Erin Lane

The thing I love about baking is that it can be as much art as it is science.Geoff Mohney

The thing I love about baking is that it can be as much art as it is science.

Geoff Mohney

I was in a band. Somewhat.Jay White

I was in a band. Somewhat.

Jay White

There is great joy (and great humor) in spending time with our three boys (L-R): Robert, Jack, and Evan!Jennifer Charzewski

There is great joy (and great humor) in spending time with our three boys (L-R): Robert, Jack, and Evan!

Jennifer Charzewski

I grew up skateboarding, and while I don’t do it as often as I would like now, it has always been a creative outlet for me. This photo was taken in Barcelona, which is often referred to as the skateboarding capital of the world.Kendall Roberts

I grew up skateboarding, and while I don’t do it as often as I would like now, it has always been a creative outlet for me. This photo was taken in Barcelona, which is often referred to as the skateboarding capital of the world.

Kendall Roberts

“Don’t be afraid to step outside of the box once in a while. Life is a journey, be curious and explore!”Mary Tran

“Don’t be afraid to step outside of the box once in a while. Life is a journey, be curious and explore!”

Mary Tran

My two favorite girls…my niece Callie & my pup Sofia.Mez Joseph

My two favorite girls…my niece Callie & my pup Sofia.

Mez Joseph

There is nothing more important than spending time with my Family.  Even though life with three little ones can sometimes seem like a hurricane, their energy, excitement and overwhelming love anchor me.  My Wife and I are so blessed.Michae…

There is nothing more important than spending time with my Family.  Even though life with three little ones can sometimes seem like a hurricane, their energy, excitement and overwhelming love anchor me.  My Wife and I are so blessed.

Michael Edwards

My minions :)Pat Ogle

My minions :)

Pat Ogle

It's all about being Holistic; being interconnected to the whole through family, work, outdoors, life, space, health and the Here-and-Now.Seth Cantley

It's all about being Holistic; being interconnected to the whole through family, work, outdoors, life, space, health and the Here-and-Now.

Seth Cantley

AIA Lunch: Academic Roundtable Discussion

Mez Joseph

We had a great AIA meeting today at the Maritime Center.  We attended an academic roundtable discussion to learn about current educational models at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as forthcoming initiatives such as NCARB’s pilot program for “Licensure Upon Graduation.”  It was a lively and interactive discussion about the relationship between the academy and practice. Ray Huff, FAIA moderated the panel which included Ken Lambla, AIA of UNC Charlotte, Robin Fran Abrams, FAIA of NC State University, Kate Schwennsen, FAIA of Clemson University, and Christian Sottile, AIA of Savannah College of Art & Design.

What's brewing?

Mez Joseph

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We had a great happy hour tonight at Warehouse downtown welcoming three new employees (from left) Kendall, Erin & Mary!!

Trip to the Capital

Mez Joseph

Angie, Jennifer, Dinos, Dustin, Elissa. Not pictures but also present, Dan.  

Angie, Jennifer, Dinos, Dustin, Elissa. Not pictures but also present, Dan.  

Where's Dan?! We had meetings in Columbia today for Richland Libraries
and SCPRT Welcome Centers.  

2014-2015 AIA SC Awards

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Liollio awarded four 2014-2015 AIA SC Awards! Thank you AIA SC for recognizing our work!