FORT MILL WELCOME CENTER PROGRESS
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View some detail shots of the progress at the new South Carolina Welcome Center replacement at Fort Mill SC.
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2017 FORTY UNDER 40 RECIPIENT AARON BOWMAN
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For 20 years, the Charleston Regional Business Journal has honored 40 individuals under 40 years old for their professional engagement and community service in the Charleston area. This year's list of recipients has been announced and we are pleased to learn that our own Aaron Bowman, AIA, LEED AP has been honored with an award! Congratulations to Aaron & all of the 2017 Forty Under 40 recipients! Well deserved! See the full list of honorees here.
ACE PROGRAM STUDENTS VISIT LIOLLIO
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Liollio Architecture hosted students and mentors from the St. John’s High School ACE Program at our office on Tuesday. The students spent the morning getting a first-hand look into the day to day workings of an architecture office. They participated in a project-based learning exercise that guided them through sketching three dimensional objects in plan, section and elevation. They then continued work on their semester project to design a new wrestling facility for their school. Thank you to everyone involved for it a fun and memorable day!
LIOLLIO ARCHITECTURE ELEVATES JENNIFER CHARZEWSKI, AIA, LEED AP, TO PRINCIPAL
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Liollio is pleased to announce the elevation of Jennifer Charzewski, AIA, LEED AP, to Principal. As part of Liollio Architecture’s third generation of ownership, Jennifer promotes both the well-being of our design studio and the communities that we serve. Jennifer believes that architecture is about people, and designing places to gather, learn, work, and play is an opportunity to celebrate the pride and the story of a community. “ Liollio Architecture is a family, in every sense of the word, and the talent, enthusiasm, and commitment of our team makes our work a joy.”
A graduate of Texas A&M University and the University of Minnesota, Jennifer is a past President of AIA Charleston, a member of the AIA South Carolina Disaster Assistance Committee, a volunteer with ACE Mentors of Charleston and is currently working with an AIA South Carolina group to establish a committee for Equity in Architecture in South Carolina.
Jennifer has been part of the Liollio team for nine years and her design leadership spans from the award-winning St. Helena Library at Penn Center, Rock Hill’s Main Street Children’s Museum and Charleston International Airport to current projects including Richland Libraries, Charleston Fire Station #11 in West Ashley, James Island Town Hall, SCPRT State Welcome Centers, Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry and College of Charleston Simons Center for the Arts.
For Dinos Liollio, FAIA, Design Originates Through the Eyes & Stories of Communities
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C. Dinos Liollio, FAIA, LEED AP, Principal
Liollio Architecture is proud to announce that Principal Dinos Liollio has been elected to the 2017 College of Fellows for the American Institute of Architects. AIA Fellows are recognized with the AIA’s highest membership honor for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society. The judging is rigorous, with approximately three percent of the AIA’s 88,000+ members having this distinction. There are multiple categories upon which a candidate might be considered. With nearly 100 awards, Dinos is recognized for his contribution to the design environment. We would like to congratulate Dinos and all of this year's recipients. Visit the AIA National website here.
2017 ACE Mentors of Charleston SC: Project Manager Exercise at St. Johns High
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ACE Mentors is a National Mentoring Program that mentors high school kids in (A) Architecture, (C)Construction and (E) Engineering. This is the Charleston SC Chapter. Liollio's Mary Tran, an ACE Charleston Mentor, participated in the event, giving students a better understanding of elevations. She can be seen in the video at 2:10. Liollio Principal Dinos Liollio, FAIA, will be the guest speaker on May 17th at this year's ACE Charleston Banquet. He will speak about his life experiences and journey.
AIA/CAC.C Lecture Series Begins
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Liollio's Aaron Bowman, AIA, LEED AP, introducing the AIA/Clemson Architecture Center Charleston lecture series last Wednesday!
Richland Library Ballentine Night sky
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Construction on Richland Library Ballentine is coming along.
Here's a sneak peek at the "night sky".
USCB Hilton Head Island Campus Ground Breaking Ceremony
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The University of South Carolina Beaufort Hilton Head Island Campus Ground Breaking Ceremony was held last Friday, February 10, 2017 at 11am. The new Hospitality Management Facility will be completed in 2018. Pictures from the Ground Breaking Ceremony coming soon. Visit the USCB website here.
Hampton County SCDHEC Health Department Grand Opening Video & Images
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More images and a video of the Hampton County SCDHEC Health Department Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting in Varnville SC on Friday, January 13. Liollio Principal, Jay White, and Associate, Michael Edwards, along with Elissa Bostain and Mary Tran were in attendance.
Hampton County Health Department Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
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The South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (SCDHEC) and Hampton County held the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Hampton County Health Department located at 531 West Carolina Avenue, Varnville SC 29944 last Friday, January 13 2017. Click the image above to view the event brochure. Pictured below, from left to right, are Liollio's Michael Edwards, Jay White, Elissa Bostain and Mary Tran attending the event.
Spotlight On: David Dewees, NCIDQ, Associate AIA
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A native Charlestonian and Liollio team member for over four years, David Dewees brings an extensive background in design, fine art and construction to Liollio. Before returning to school to earn two undergraduate degrees from Auburn University, he worked several years in construction in the Greater Birmingham, Alabama area. David traveled to Istanbul, Turkey on scholarship from Auburn. David contributes at all project levels, from schematic design to construction documentation. We recently sat down for a Q&A with David, after he received his NCIDQ Certification, the national standard certification for professional interior designers.
How long have you lived in Charleston?
4 years (8 if you count the first 4 years of my life)
Where did you grow up?
Everywhere. My father was in the military, so we moved every three or 4 years.
What area of town do you live in?
Mount Pleasant
Are you married?
Yes
Do you have children?
We have one on the way.
What is the hardest part about being a mom/dad?
So far, the hardest part is the anticipation.
What is the greatest part about being a mom/dad?
I don’t know yet, let’s come back to this in April.
What is your favorite thing(s) in your house?
My watch collection and my antique drafting table.
What are the top three things you like to do in your free time?
Ahh, I get it, that is a joke right? What is free time?
Do you have any pets? If so, tell us a bit about them.
We have a puppy named Kuzu (it means lamb in Turkish) She is a head strong Aussie-Doodle.
What’s your ethnic background?
Dutch on my father’s side and Scottish on my Mother’s.
Do you have any brothers/sisters?
An older sister and a younger brother.
If so, where do you fall in the “line-up”?
I am a middle child.
What building have you visited that most impressed you?
Actually the spaces between inspire me more than buildings themselves.
What architect or architecture firm most inspires you?
This is constantly changing for me, every time I go to the Archdaily web site I see something new that inspires me. To lock myself into one single Architect or architecture firm, when there is so much good work out there would be a shame.
What architect or architecture firm most influenced you as a student?
Renzo Piano, Kisho Kurokawa, Tadao Ando, Marcel Breuer, Buckminster Fuller, Achille Castiglioni, Eero Saarinen, Philip Johnson, etc., etc.
What is your favorite country you have traveled to and why?
Turkey, particularly Istanbul. The city has an energy that you can only understand from being there and well, the people are great.
What is your favorite thing about working at Liollio?
People
What inspires you most?
Travel
What is the hardest part about your job?
Time. There never seems to be enough time.
What style of architecture most impresses you or is your favorite?
I don’t feel like I prescribe to any one particular style.
How would you describe your style as an architect/designer?
Meaningful
What book do you plan to read?
I am currently reading Notes From the Internet Apocalypse, by Wayne Gladstone. Nothing on my radar to read after this, but I am always open to suggestions.
What is your favorite book?
I really liked Grendel by John Gardner. It retells the epic of Beowulf from the point of the antagonist. It is a good reminder that all stories have more than one side to them.
What is your favorite restaurant?
Indaco, but with the ever changing restaurant scene here in the Holy City, it could change tomorrow.
What’s your favorite place in Charleston?
I am a big fan of my island (Dewees Island).
What do you like on your pizza?
Veggies
What is your favorite food?
I cannot claim one favorite food, it really depends on my mood.
What is your least favorite food?
Ochre. I just don’t trust a food that is so confused about its identity, I mean, food is not supposed to have that many textures: crunchy, soggy stringy and furry. Not to mention they attract stink bugs (shield bugs for the northerners reading this) to your garden.
Dogs or cats?
Allergic to cats.
If you could be an animal, what would you be and why?
Narwhals, Narwhals swimming in the ocean; Causing a commotion; because they are so awesome…
Do you play any instruments?
Not well enough to say yes.
If you could play an instrument, what would it be?
I would love to learn to play the violin. it is my favorite instrument.
What are the top three things you like to do in your free time?
Now you are just being mean.
What song is at the top of your most played list (be honest)?
Flashed Junk Mind by Milky Chance
Who is your favorite musical artist?
Oh it really depends on my mood.
Who is your favorite artist?
Monet, Manet, Degas, Van Gogh, Morisot, Seurat.. really any of the impressionists.
What’s your favorite movie?
Tomorrowland
Favorite television show?
Huge fan of Cowboy Bebop, but if you are looking for a newer series, I do sort of manage to keep up with The Walking Dead somehow.
What would the book or movie about your life be called?
A Lifetime of Lives
Who would play you in a movie about your life?
A younger George Clooney would be a good pick, but I have been told Eric Dane is a better likeness.
If your life was a song, what would the title be?
Ode to Dave
What’s your astrological sign?
Didn’t NASA announce recently that this had been updated? I was a Capricorn.. now I am a Sagittarius. It has got to be tough for people who put real stock in astrology.
Last movie you watched?
Storks
Guilty pleasure?
Cigars and Scotch (unpeated)
What is the proudest moment of your life, thus far?
This is a tough one, because I am pretty hard on myself. I try not to dwell or get stuck on any one moment in life. I am proud of my accomplishments; each one sends me headed toward the next and keeps me going.
Tell us something about yourself that you haven’t shred with many people, or we may not know.
I am currently writing a novel.
Liollio's David Dewees Receives NCIDQ Certification
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Liollio Architecture is proud to congratulate David Dewees, Associate AIA, for receiving his NCIDQ Certification, the standard certification for professional interior designers. Qualified individuals must be approved to take the exam, and the candidate must successfully pass each section within a specific timeframe. The exam is continually updated to ensure it aligns with the most current professional knowledge necessary to design spaces that are innovative, functional and safe. The Liollio team celebrates David and his hard-earned achievement.
A native Charlestonian and Liollio team member for over four years, David brings an extensive background in design, fine art and construction to Liollio. Before returning to school to earn two undergraduate degrees from Auburn University, he worked several years in construction in the Greater Birmingham, Alabama area. David traveled to Istanbul, Turkey on scholarship from Auburn for his independent thesis Earthquake Housing and the Deterioration of the Urban Fabric. Ever an advocate of holistic design, David contributes at all project levels, from schematic design to construction documentation.
Happy Holidays From Liollio Architecture!
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS & THANK YOU for following Liollio Architecture this year! Our office will be closed on Friday December 23rd, Monday December 26th & Monday January 2nd in observance of the holidays.
Matilda F. Dunston Primary Wins 1st Prize in Greeting Card Competition
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Congrats to Matilda F. Dunston Primary School for winning first prize in the Charleston County Parks & Recreation Festival of Lights Greeting Card Competition!! Liollio is honored to be working on a design for a new school to help this dedicated and talented faculty and staff educate the next generation of students for our community. "Be a rainbow in someone else's cloud." - Maya Angelou
Liollio's Aaron Bowman Interviewed by Charleston Home + Design Magazine
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Charleston Home + Design Magazine's Home Show on the Radio airs every Saturday from 1pm to 2pm on 94.3 WSC-FM and online here. Recently, Liollio's Aaron Bowman was interviewed at the 2016 AIA Charleston Design + Service Awards by Tim Barkley of Charleston Home + Design Magazine. Listen to the interview now and enjoy!
2016 Liollio Holiday Party
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Our Liollio family gathered together last night for our 2016 Holiday Party in Mount Pleasant. We had a great time, eating, drinking, laughing, exchanging gifts and celebrating the season together. Thank you to all who attended and made the evening a special one. Cheers to those who couldn't be with us - you were truly missed!
Thank You For Your Support!
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Last Wednesday we said farewell to Movember 2016 by gathering together for a group photo of the Liollio men, with their mo's and beards in full glory. The ladies showed their support once again by donning snazzy mustaches and photobombing the men's photo shoot.
Liollio would like to thank everyone who participated in helping us raise awareness and funds for a great cause. The Movember Foundation helps prevent men from dying too young. Money raised for the charity funds research for prostate and testicular cancer, mental health issues, suicide prevention and more. We had a very successful year and nearly reached our goal. If you would like to donate, you can still access our fundraising link and learn more about the Movember Foundation at mobro.co/liollio. Until next Movember, thank you!
IT'S A TIME OF URGENT NEED
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For hundreds of families living in 410 Bridge communities in southern Haiti the need is urgent. The hurricane decimated their agriculture and their livestock, and they face a severe food shortage in the coming months. ThisChristmas, join us in helping families avert this crisis. Help us to sustain families long after the international aid stops. A donation of $35 = 2 egg producing chickens. Please visit 410bridge.org/giveachicken
Happy Thanksgiving!
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A very Happy Thanksgiving from our Liollio family to yours! In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, our office will be closed Thursday November 24th and Friday November 25th.