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INSPIRED BY: Nanyang Technological University by Heatherwick Studio

Mez Joseph

Nanyang Technological University is a project designed by Heatherwick Studio and executed by CPG Consultants as a new educational concept in Singapore. The building is intended to be a history of the universities of the future, avoiding cold long corridors and introducing a distribution in which various disciplines can meet and interact with each other.

The university is comprised of 12 towers that incorporate 56 classes and create a public square on the interior. The informal composition of buildings, with its green terraces will clearly help to increase students' creativity. Students can create collaboratively with prospective partners and teachers.

The challenge for the Heatherwick Studio was to make the structure more attractive, rather than cold. Natural ventilation, thanks to its open layout, provides the building with fresh air. A university in which to meet, share knowledge and collaborate with other disciplines, turning his students into leaders of tomorrow.

Photography by Hufton and Crow

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AIA Charleston January Meeting

Mez Joseph

Yesterday Andy Clark, Michael Edwards, Mary Tran, Kendall Roberts, and Elissa Bostain attended the first 2016 AIA meeting at the Maritime Center.  Scott Beebe, the speaker, founded and leads Business On Purpose: a business coaching, training, and strategy group that works to help small business owners and organizational leaders to uncover what they cannot see.  We have some great upcoming AIA Charleston events!  Check out the calendar to see how you can get involved: http://www.aiacharleston.com/calendar/

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Artists Selected for Ballentine Public Art

Mez Joseph

South Carolina artists Ayako Abe-Miller, Brabara Streeter and Enid Williams have been selected to create a piece of public art for the new Richland County Ballentine Library. Two of these artists will be engaging the community in the creation of their artwork. Visit the Richland Library website here.

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TEAM WORK

Mez Joseph

We had everyone in the studio jumping in to help prepare and package submittals yesterday. Thank you all for your help! Go team!

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SPOTLIGHT ON: Lisa Gerth

Mez Joseph

Lisa Gerth, a native of Charleston, graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1985 and has been in the professional accounting field for over 25 years. She joined the Liollio team in October 2015. We recently sat down for a Q&A with one of our newest team members:

How long have you lived in Charleston?
My entire life, except for four years in college in Columbia SC.

Where did you grow up?
James Island

What area of town do you live in?
James Island

Are you married?
Yes

Do you have children?
Yes, two daughters.

What is the hardest part about being a mom/dad?
Watching your child in pain or suffering.

What is the greatest part about being a mom/dad?
Everything, best feeling in the world!

What is your favorite thing in your house?
A portrait of my mother.

What are the top three things you like to do in your free time?
Spend time with my family on the boat or beach, walk on the beach, and dine with friends.

Do you have any pets? If so, tell us a bit about them.
Yes, 2 dogs; a 9-year-old King Charles Cavalier and a 1 1Ž2-year-old American Bulldog/Lab.

Do you have any brothers/sisters?
Yes, one older sister.

What is your favorite thing about working at Liollio?
The people, very family oriented.

What inspires you most?
My faith

What is a book you plan on reading?
Re-reading the Bible.

What is your favorite book?
The Help

What is your favorite downtown restaurant?
The Ordinary or Macintosh

What’s your favorite restaurant in Charleston?
Mondos

What do you like on your pizza?
Pepperoni

What is your favorite food?
French fries

What is your least favorite food?
Green peas

Do you prefer dogs or cats?
Dogs

Do you play any instruments?
No

If you could play an instrument, what would it be?
Piano

What song is at the top of your most played list?
Huckleberry by Toby Keith

Who is your favorite musical artist?
Today, Keith Urban/Darius Rucker! From the past, the Beatles of course

What’s your favorite movie?
The Wizard of Oz

If your life was a song, what would the title be?
Imprint on my Heart

What’s your astrological sign?
Taurus

What’s the last movie you watched?
Star Wars

Guilty pleasure?
Cinnamon rolls

What is the proudest moment of your life, thus far?
Becoming a Mom, twice

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Mayor John Tecklenburg to Speak to West Ashley-James Island Business Association

Mez Joseph

John Tecklenburg was recently sworn in as the new mayor of the City of Charleston. It’s the Holy City’s first new mayor in 40 years. Many are excited to hear Tecklenberg’s plan for continuing to keep Charleston as one of the greatest cities in the world. In West Ashley and James Island, many want to hear the new mayor’s vision for growth and revitalization for their part of town. On Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 11:30am - 1pm at the Town & Country Inn, the new mayor will speak to the West Ashley James Island Business Association (WAJIBA) about his plans for the region.

During his campaign, Tecklenburg promised to have“A real plan for West Ashley” one that “focused on West Ashley’s livability and quality of life.” As a West Ashley resident himself, many on this side of the river are hoping Tecklenburg will shift some of City Hall’s attention from the peninsula to the areas West of the Ashley River, where tremendous growth is expected in the coming years.

WHAT: Mayor John Tecklenburg speaks to WAJIBA
WHEN: Wednesday, January 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE: The Town & Country Inn, 2008 Savannah Hwy. Charleston, SC 29407
COST: $10 for WAJIBA Members & guests, $20 for non-members (includes buffet lunch)
FOR MORE INFO: Kirk Matenaer, wajibiz@gmail.com or (843) 762-4260 x25

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Hardeeville Welcome Center Ground Breaking

Mez Joseph

Yesterday Jennifer Charzewski, Dan Corte, and Elissa Bostain traveled to Hardeeville for the Welcome Center ground breaking!  We are excited that construction has started.  The new facility should be open in the Fall of this year. 

Click here to read more about the ground breaking in a Savannah Now news article.

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SPOTLIGHT ON: Mary Tran, Associate AIA

Mez Joseph

Mary Tran, Associate AIA, graduated from Clemson University this year and joined the Liollio team in May. We recently sat down for a Q&A with one of our newest team members:

How long have you lived in Charleston?
1.5 years

Where did you grow up?
Georgia

What area of town do you live in?
Downtown

Are you married?
No

Do you have children?
No

What is your favorite thing in your house?
My big bedroom

What are the top three things you like to do in your free time?
Traveling, being outside, and being with friends.

Do you have any pets?
Two cats

If so, tell us a bit about them.
One is a 10-year-old male and the other one is a 1-year-old female. They have very different personalities, but they love each other. The 10-year-old one only likes men.

What’s your ethnic background?
Chinese- Vietnamese -American

Do you have any brothers/sisters?
Six sisters

Where do you fall in the “line-up”?
The 7th

What accomplishment are you most proud of?
Getting hired at Liollio

What building have you visited that most impressed you?
The Empire State Building

What architect or architecture firm most influenced you as a student?
Frank Lloyd Wright

What is your favorite country you have traveled to and why?
South Africa, going on safaris

What is your favorite thing about working at Liollio?
The people

What inspires you most?
The human will to live

What is the hardest part about your job?
Leaving at the end of the day.

How would you describe your style as an architect/designer?
Contextual

What is your favorite downtown restaurant?
Too many to choose from!

What’s your favorite restaurant in Charleston?
I can’t even…

What do you like on your pizza?
Pineapples, sausage and mushrooms

What is your favorite food?
Seafood

What is your least favorite food?
Kim Chi

Do you play any instruments?
I used to practice guitar!

If you could play an instrument, what would it be?
Piano

What song is at the top of your most played list (be honest)?
Probably something from a musical

If your life were a song, what would the title be?
“If I Had A Million Dollars” by Barenaked Ladies

Who would you most want to play you in a movie?
Samuel L. Jackson

What’s your astrological sign?
Capricorn

What’s the last movie you watched?
Ex Machina :-(

Guilty pleasure?
Eating…a lot

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Wessex Capital Investments at 34 Broad Street

Mez Joseph

Liollio Architecture is currently teaming with Palmetto Construction Group on a 2nd Floor Upfit located at 34 Broad Street in historic downtown Charleston. The 8,000 SF office space will be the new home to Wessex Capital Investments and is scheduled for completion this Spring. Wessex Capital Investments is a leading private equity firm primarily investing in senior housing and commercial real estate. Visit their website for more info.

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West Ashley Senior Center Community Forum

Mez Joseph

The West Ashley Senior Center Community Forum was held last Tuesday. The forum was an opportunity to share the design with the community and how their input from the pre-design community forum was incorporated.  The project has received both conceptual and preliminary DRB approvals.

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New Hampton County Health Clinic Groundbreaking

Mez Joseph

The groundbreaking for the new Hampton County Health Clinic in Varnville SC was held on December 10th. A few images from the event are featured above.

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Designing A City With Colleton High's Geo-Art Class

Mez Joseph

Principal Rick Bousquet spent the day, December 3rd, critiquing city planning projects at a Colleton High School Art-Geo Class. The class is a combination of Geometry and Art and consisted of sophomores and juniors. The students were tasked with designing a city, located between Walterboro and Charleston, using famous structures like Falling Water, Buckingham Palace, the Giza Pyramids, and art sculptures like The Thinker. The city grid was to have certain angles and the placement of the buildings needed to be relative to the grid and those angles. Overall, it was a lot of fun.

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