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For 70 years, Liollio has provided sustainable architecture, interior design, and historic preservation for public projects. We are an award-winning architecture firm located in Charleston, SC, who value subtle & restrained design, rooted in context, culture & collaboration. 

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Spotlight On: Lance Eubanks

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Liollio is pleased to welcome Lance Eubanks, Associate AIA, LEED AP, to our design studio! A native of Mississippi, Lance completed his Bachelor of Architecture at Mississippi State University. Prior to joining Liollio, Lance worked as a Project Manager and Project Architect with ZGF Architects in Washington DC. After giving Lance a bit of time to settle in, we sat down for a little Q&A with our newest Spotlight On feature.

How long have you lived in Charleston?
A little over two months.

Where did you grow up?
About five miles outside of Lucedale, Mississippi – a tiny town near the Gulf Coast.

Are you married? Children?
Not married, but I moved here with my partner, Justin.

What is your favorite nonliving thing in your home?
I have a cedar chest that was originally my Great Aunt’s dowry chest from around 1930. It somehow made its way to me. It’s moved with me everywhere I’ve been since college, and I would probably try to carry it out if my house caught on fire.

What do you like to do when you have free time?
Social distancing has taught me that I need more hobbies. I try to spend as much time outside as possible. Virtual game nights and cooking keep me going while I’m stuck in the house.

Do you have any pets? If so, tell us a bit about them.
We have a dog named Bee. She’s an eight year old Beagle mix, and she will literally never turn down an offer for someone to pet her. She’ll let you go for three hours straight if you’re up for it.

What architect or architecture firm most influenced you as a student?
I have always loved Tadao Ando’s work. What he does with natural light in his projects, in the simplest way possible, has always amazed me. 

What is your favorite place you have traveled to and why?
Florence, Italy has to be my favorite. Ankara, Turkey is probably the most interesting place I’ve been.

What is your favorite thing about working at Liollio?
When I was moving to Charleston and looking for a job, I read a few of the Spotlight On posts on the Liollio website. Everyone said that their favorite thing about working here is the people. Well, they were right. I have been blown away at how many awesome people I get to work with. 

What inspires you most?
People. All of them. Everyone has an interesting perspective to offer to the world.

What is your favorite restaurant?
So far, Leon’s on King Street is my favorite Charleston spot, but there are so many more places to try.

What’s your favorite place in Charleston?
The beach at Sullivan’s Island at sunset has been my happy place so far.

What is your favorite food?
I could eat seafood every day for the rest of my life. Let’s hope I don’t get mercury poisoning.

What is your least favorite food?
I’ll eat almost anything, but the sight of blue cheese is sickening to me.

Do you play any instruments?
I was in the band in high school, and I played the trombone. It’s been a really long time since I’ve played though.

Who or what is your favorite musical artist or genre?
So, I like a lot of musicians, but Dolly Parton definitely has the number one spot. She’s a great songwriter, and she has this warm and positive personality that is infectious.

Favorite television show?
Law & Order (original) is always on the DVR. The Sopranos was fantastic. Right now, we’re watching The Crown, Schitt’s Creek, and Grace and Frankie.

Last book you read?
Educated by Tara Westover.

Last movie you watched?
The Irishman

Favorite movie or genre?
The Godfather is a classic.

Are you messy or organized?
The kitchen is spotless. Sometimes the closet overflows.

Do you have a favorite newspaper, blog or website?
I love local news. I got a subscription to the Post and Courier before I moved here. I also really enjoy reading CityLab online.

If you could interview one person (dead or alive) who would it be?
Betty White

If you could witness any historical event, what would you want to see?
The March on Washington in 1963 must have been a truly amazing sight.

What would the book or movie about your life be called?
Life of a Klutz: How to Get Back Up Again

What’s your astrological sign?
I’m a Capricorn. I don’t think it matters, but I’ll still read a horoscope every now and again.

What is your personal philosophy?
Treat others well.

What’s one thing you couldn’t live without?
My people. I’ve always thought this, but recent events have completely reinforced that for me.

What does true leadership mean to you? 
Empowering the people around you to be their best self and do their best at whatever they are doing.

If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be?
It’s a toss-up between a chef and a retirement home activity director.

How do you define success?
Being happy, healthy, and engaged.

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tags spotlighton, newteammember, associateaia, leed, leedap, lance, lanceeubanks

Liollio Zoom Happy Hour

Mez Joseph

In the midst of challenging times, it’s been wonderful to see our team remain connected and full of energy and positivity. Our studio has been blessed to be able to work remotely - and in the spirit of connectivity, we all joined together for a Zoom Happy Hour. We hope you and your loved ones remain healthy and happy!

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USCB Hilton Head Hospitality Management Campus Featured in Local Life Magazine

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LOCAL Life is about living well in the Lowcountry. Stories are everywhere: intriguing people and places, food and fashion, culture and creativity, homes and health. These stories embody our local style and sophistication with a southern twist. Eloquently written words and stunning photography capture the local essence in a way that educates, entertains and engages locals who are inspired and want more.

LOCAL Life Magazine, a publication celebrating the stories, culture, and people that make Hilton Head, Beaufort & Bluffton SC unique, showcases the University of South Carolina-Beaufort's Hilton head Hospitality Management Campus as a backdrop to a fashion shoot, while providing details on the building’s design. Visit www.locallifesc.com for more.

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categories Architecture, Community, Education, Global, Higher Education, Learning Environments, Local, Regional
tags HiltonHead, HiltonHeadSC, USCBeaufort, USCBHH, USCBHiltonHead, USCB, beaufort, beaufortsc, bluffton, blufftonsc, local, locallife, locallifemagazine, education, highered, highereducation, style, fashion, fashionshoot, design, architecture, islandlife, islandliving, USC, UniversityofSouthCarolina

2020 Liollio Team Oyster Roast

Mez Joseph

Thank you to Liollio’s Alison Dawson and her husband, Calvin, for hosting their annual oyster roast for our Liollio team and their families! Everyone had a wonderful time, as usual!

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CELEBRATE CHARLESTON'S TRAILBLAZING WOMEN IN THE A/E/C INDUSTRY

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The Charleston Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) requests the pleasure of your company on January 15, 2020 at the Founders Round Table. Please help us honor the Women Trailblazers whose leadership has shaped and inspired the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Community of the Lowcountry. Liollio Principal, Cherie Liollio, will be one of several distinguished guests on the panel. For event info: https://lnkd.in/eGh36uJ

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IMAGINE A WORLD WITHOUT STRANGERS

Mez Joseph

“Each and every day is unique and special when we make it that way.”
— The Liberators International

Winter Monday morning blues instantly dissolved in Perth, Australia as an entire carriage of passengers spontaneously joined in singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow on their way to work.

Peter, the founder of the social movement enters the 7:51am express train to Perth and starts off by contributing a beautifully uplifting message. The intent behind this was to allow people to feel recognised for the work they do and to demonstrate how simple it can be to uplift each other when we come together through positive shared experience. It can be easy to feel unappreciated, disconnected and isolated from our community in a world that constantly desires exponential growth, busy-ness and expansion. Thankfully, we’ve discovered our shared humanity exists just cm’s beneath the surface of a seemingly ghost like public places. We decided to create this moment as a humanitarian check-point; a brief moment in time to see that beyond our differences there is love and humanity.

What happens next is quite incredible to say the least. Pete hands out the lyrics to the song whilst a young Ukulele player brings out a vintage uke and starts to hum out an angelic version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Within seconds other members of the public decide to join in on this outpouring of community joy.

“We had a few of the Liberators help get the ball rolling, however more than 60% of the passengers who sung along were complete strangers. We sung the entire song, progressively gaining confidence and participants as we went. When we finished an uproar of positive emotion, claps, cheers and smiles came streaming from the people.” Said Michelle, one of the Liberators who helped in the morning.

The Liberators are no strangers to these public participatory experiences having created multiple examples of freedom & human connection in Perth including the Perth Train Party which gained more than 40 million views online. The Liberators create these moments for the world to no longer be fearful of respectful self-expression in public. We expose an element of our own vulnerability as a way to give strength to those who are unable to do so yet. This is where the idea of Liberation comes in to the picture.

The next step for this Perth-based international social movement is taking their concepts of love and human connection through 5 capital cities in Europe to see if these acts of spontaneous joy are universally well received or if it’s just in Perth. Assist the Liberators in sharing the love to a global audience by supporting their crowdfunding campaign at www.pozi.be/liberatorstoeurope.

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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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tags 2019, holidays2019, yearinreview, 2019yearinreview, newyear

LIOLLIO PETS! Meet Our Four-Legged Family Members

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Scroll through and meet some of our biggest fans. Have some fun and match a pet to it’s Liollio family member., comment — tell us which images are your favorite, or share a photo of your own furry family member with us! Enjoy!

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Matilda F. Dunston Elementary Dedication Ceremony

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“This building is the future. It’s the future for our children, it’s the future for our community and for our parents.”
— Cheryl Savage, Matilda F. Dunston Elementary Principal

A dedication ceremony took place on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 for the new Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School. The school’s new campus is located at the same site as the former building on Remount Road in North Charleston. The school opened back in August, but Wednesday was the first time staff and students were able to showcase the new state-of-the-art building to the community. Some of the elementary school’s new features include larger classrooms, two computer labs, and a media room.

The principal of Matilda F. Dunston Elementary, Cheryl Savage, says staff always wanted a bigger campus for the students. “This building is the future. It’s the future for our children, it’s the future for our community and for our parents. We can now have a lot more events here,” Savage said. “We can have community members come in and do more with our children.”

She says none of this would be possible without the help from staff and parents. “We are growing every day with our numbers. We have children that are moving into this area I think because they want to come to Dunston,” Savage said. “We have a good reputation for how much we care about our children…we really love our children and we want them here.”

City of North Charleston Mayor, Keith Summey, and Charleston County School District Superintendent, Gerrita Postlewait, spoke at Wednesday’s dedication ceremony alongside other elected officials and school faculty.

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Liollio Architecture Elevates Andy Clark, AIA, to Principal

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Andy Clark, AIA, LEED AP, Principal

“It’s an honor to be part of a talented and dedicated team of design professionals that take pride in their work and make even the most challenging days fun and rewarding.”
— Andy Clark, AIA, LEED AP, Principal

Liollio Architecture is pleased to announce the elevation of Andy Clark, AIA, LEED AP, to Principal. Liollio celebrates Andy’s accomplishments and is proud to have him as a firm leader!

Andy is passionate about design and the value it brings to our clients through successful collaborations. As part of Liollio's third generation of ownership, Andy leads the educational market and has a diverse portfolio spanning educational, municipal, commercial and healthcare. “It’s an honor to be part of a talented and dedicated team of design professionals that take pride in their work and make even the most challenging days fun and rewarding.” A graduate of Clemson University, with a Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Science in Design, Andy is currently serving as the State President of AIA South Carolina, where he organized the Community: by design Conference in conjunction with ArtFields in Lake City. He has served on the Clemson Architectural Foundation Board, volunteers as a student mentor, and is a Past President of AIA Charleston, where he co-founded a free public lecture series to elevate the design dialogue in our community.

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SPOTLIGHT ON: DANIEL CORTE, AIA

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A native of Chicago, Dan completed his undergraduate at Southern Illinois University and earned his Master of Architecture at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. Dan has been a Liollio team member for over four years. He contributes to design from start to finish. We recently sat down for a little Q&A with Dan, our May Spotlight On feature.

How long have you lived in Charleston?
I moved to Charleston just over 4 years ago.

Where did you grow up?
I grew up in a western suburb of Chicago called LaGrange Park.

Are you married? Do you have children?
I am married to my wonderful wife, Corinne and we just celebrated our 1 year anniversary! We have 3 fur babies - 2 dogs and 1 cat.

What is your favorite thing in your house?
I have to go with our dining room buffet. We bought it on Craigslist and it was poorly painted and dinged up. It took almost a month of nights and weekends of stripping old paint, sanding, painting, staining the top and sealing it up, but it was worth the time we put into it.

What do you like to do when you have free time?
Having all of my exams finished, I feel like I get to experience this so called free time! With the weather improving, my wife and I have been riding our bikes around the neighborhood and down to the Ashley River or to our favorite brewery down the street in Avondale.

Do you have any pets?
If so, tell us a bit about them. I have 3 pets. A lab mix named Maya, a german shepherd named Aurora, and a cat named Aspen. I got Maya as an undergraduate at SIU (Go Salukis) and she has been with me ever since (moving 4 or 5 times around the country). Corinne and I adopted Aurora after we had been dating for some time and she stayed with Corinne while she finished up school in Charlotte. Aspen (better known as Job Site Kitty at Liollio) was found when Liollio was volunteering Habitat for Humanity. She came home with us and bonded with Aurora, so we couldn’t give her up!

What accomplishment are you most proud of?
Becoming an Architect.

What building have you visited that most impressed you?
Quite possibly the Milwaukee Art Museum by Calatrava. I was very interested in structural expression through the majority of my college career and how you can use structure make spaces.

What architect or architecture firm most influenced you as a student?
Ray & Charles Eames, Richard Neutra, Pierre Koenig, Eero Saarinen, among others. These architects/designers also did more than just architecture, but also ventured into sculpture, furniture, and other types of design.

What is your favorite country you have traveled to and why?
Unfortunately I have only been to Canada, so I suppose that has to be the answer. I hope to change that sometime in the next few years though!

What is your favorite thing about working at Liollio?
The collaborative atmosphere of the studio. I feel like multiple times a week people stop working for a moment to ask others opinions on a detail or roof slope or massing. Having a range of experience in the studio gives you such different outlooks on any number of design problems.

What is the hardest part about your job?
Trying to give the client everything they want in a well-designed, thought out package. Sometimes there just isn’t enough space so we have to be really creative in how a space/room/building can evolve depending on their needs that day or time of day.

What style of architecture most impresses you or is your favorite?
I really love the modernist movement or mid-century modern movement in the 1920’s-1960’s.  There were a range of architects that produced really stunning buildings. Of course, most of those buildings are hard to replicate these days with all those pesky energy codes.

What is your favorite book?
I really enjoy the series ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’, which are the Game of Thrones books. It's hard to like only one!

What is your favorite restaurant?
Lou Malnati’s. That's a Chicago style pizza restaurant in Chicago.

What is your favorite food?
I really can never make this decision, but top 3 might be pizza, pasta and fried rice.

What is your least favorite food?
Probably Beets. They just taste so much like dirt.

Do you play any instruments?
I used to play guitar, but it has been quite a long time since I have played anything except Wonderwall.

What song is at the top of your most played list (be honest)?
For the past few months it has been Faded by Alan Walker. A nice upbeat song that can help power through a day!

Who is your favorite artist?
I had to open up Spotify to see which artist I had the most music from. It looks like it is a pretty even split between Maroon 5 and Owl City, which are two pretty different artists.

Favorite television show?
Probably a tie between House of Cards and Game of Thrones. When are those new seasons coming out anyway??

Who would play you in a movie about your life?
Well since typically you get someone who accentuates any/all your features in a good way, I would go with Ryan Reynolds. Who wouldn’t want to be portrayed by that guy...

What’s your astrological sign?
I am a Pisces. Some of the explanations of what that means say that Pisces turn fantasies into realities, so I think having chosen the profession of architecture fits that description well.

Last movie you watched?
It’s Complicated - can’t beat John Krasinski. He would be another actor i could see playing me in a movie.  We have the same goofy personality, but he has a far better ability at growing facial hair, so 1-0 John.

What is your personal philosophy?
Try not to worry or get upset about things you can’t control, and the things you can control, don’t be passive.

What’s one thing you couldn’t live without?
I don’t know if there was any one thing I couldn’t live without, however. if I ever lost my wedding band, I would be extremely upset. It means two different things to me. It is, of course, an outward expression of my love to my wife. It was also my late Grandfather's wedding band for 60 years. He wore it in faithful dedication to my Grandmother for his whole adult life and I hope to wear it another 60 in mine.

What is your greatest fear?
Disappointing my family. They are the ones that will always be behind me, but that is the biggest fear.

If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be?
If I could gain all of their knowledge for that one day as well - a mechanic. I like the satisfaction of fixing things, even if I get a bit frustrated when it's not going my way, which it usually doesn't with cars.

Tell us something that might surprise us about you.
I can make a clover shape with my tongue!

How do you define success?
I feel like I have been successful in my efforts when I am happy with the end result, or feel like I am headed in the right direction if it is midway through that process.

What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13?
Be true to who you are and to your closest friends.

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LIOLLIO ARCHITECTURE ELEVATES JENNIFER CHARZEWSKI, AIA, LEED AP, TO PRINCIPAL


Mez Joseph

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.

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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.

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Liollio's Movember 2016 Kick-off Photo

Mez Joseph

The men of Liollio pose for the Movember kick-off photo! Visit mobro.co/liollio to donate and help us raise funds and awareness for the Movember Foundation. The Movember Foundation is the only charity tackling men's health issues on a global scale year round. To learn more about the Movember Foundation, visit here.

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Liollio Wins 2 AIA Charleston Design + Service Awards

Mez Joseph

The 2016 AIA Charleston Design + Service Awards were held last Friday, October 28th. Liollio was represented by a great group of approximately 20 including guests.  This special event is held every three years and is an opportunity to come together in fellowship and celebrate the great work of our peers and colleagues here in the Lowcountry. An exceptional group of 28 submissions were received this year. Out of 28 submissions, 10 awards were given. Liollio was honored with two awards. A 2016 AIA Charleston Jury Citation was given to Liollio for Charleston Progressive Academy, and a Merit Award for Brighton Park Swim Club.

The following is a full list of awards. Congratulations to all the honorees!

Service Awards
Rob Turner for his work with the ACE Mentor Program
The Parks Conservancy
Enough Pie

Student Choice Award
Middleton Group for Lewis Barbecue in Charleston, South Carolina

Design Awards

Jury Citations
Liollio Architecture for Charleston Progressive Academy
Middleton Group for Blue Acorn 2
Goff D’Antonio for Mason Preparatory School
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture for 400 Meeting Street

Merit Awards
Middleton Group for Gadsden House
LS3P Associates for The Vendue
Liollio Architecture for Brighton Park Swim Club

Honor Awards
LS3P Associates for LeCreuset Retail Boutique Store
Julia F Martin Architects for the Westendorff Building

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Spotlight On: Allie Beck, Associate AIA

Mez Joseph

Liollio is proud to announce Allie Beck, Associate AIA, as our November “Spotlight On” feature. A Masters of Architecture graduate at Clemson University, Allie relocated to Charleston in May to join our firm as Project Designer. We recently sat down for a Q&A with one of our newest team members.

How long have you lived in Charleston?
Almost 5 months. I moved here on my birthday then started work a week later.  Before that I hadn’t really ever been to Charleston and kind of moved here on a whim. It’s paid off so far!

Where did you grow up?
Colleyville, Texas

What area of town do you live in?
I live in Harleston Village on the peninsula.  It’s a 7 minute walk to Kaminsky’s (I’ve timed it), which is very dangerous.

Are you married?
LOL

Do you have children?
LOL

What are the top three things you like to do in your free time?
I used to do a lot of black and white analogue photography which is actually what brought me to architecture. I decided to take the hint when all my photographs were of buildings. I didn’t really have time to pursue it during architecture school. I’d like to pick it back up again.

Do you have any pets?
I have a black mollie fish named Ray, after Ray Eames.

Do you have any brothers/sisters? If so, where do you fall in the “line-up”?
I have a little brother who is 20 and in his third year of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M, and he already hates architects. I guess they start teaching that to engineers early now.I am the oldest. All of the stereotypes are true.

What building have you visited that most impressed you?
While I was studying abroad in Barcelona, my friends and I took a trip to Berlin one weekend and visited the Jewish Museum by Daniel Libeskind. While the building itself was impressive, I was blown away by the interior spaces. The “Voided Void”, or Holocaust Tower, was a huge empty silo with a single ray of light at the very top; out of reach. You were supposed to enter alone, and even though I knew my friends were right on the other side of the door, the architecture created such a total sense of loneliness and isolation. I’ll never forget it. I was pretty burnt out from architecture school before my study abroad and was beginning to reconsider my career choice.  But that one room at the museum showed me the power of architecture and how it can affect people. It reignited my passion for this profession.

What architect or architecture firm most inspires you?
I have a huge architecture crush on Lake | Flato.

What is your favorite country you have traveled to and why?
Barcelona will always have my heart. I spent a semester there studying abroad in my junior year of college. It just completely rocked my whole perspective of the world.

What inspires you most?
I’m really inspired when details are as beautiful as the building. To me, that’s complete and total architecture.

What is the hardest part about your job?
Email. I feel the same way about email as I do about olives (see below).

What book do you plan to read?
Whatever is next in the line-up on my shelf at home. I have a whole shelf with books I haven’t read yet, so whenever I finish a book, I just grab the next one in line.

What is your favorite book?
This isn’t my favorite book I’ve read, but definitely my most favorite books I own. I grew up knowing my grandfather was an engineer, but I didn’t know he studied architecture until after I decided to study it in college. My grandmother gave me some of his architecture books, one of which is his old Architectural Graphic Standards from the 50’s with some of his hand-written notes in it. He’s no longer with us so it’s pretty special.

What is your favorite restaurant?
I wouldn’t really call it a restaurant, but I can always go for a Chipotle burrito.

What’s your favorite place in Charleston?
I really love getting onto the bridge in the evenings and coming up over the hill to see all of Downtown with the Ravenel Bridge behind it and boats in the water.  It’s a nice thing to see on your way home from work.

What do you like on your pizza?
All the things.

What is your favorite food?
Spaghetti. In a bathtub. With a beer. For me there’s nothing better to cure a bad day than a really hot bath with all the fixings and a big bowl of spaghetti. Anything I’m struggling with seems pretty manageable after that.

What is your least favorite food?
Olives. I’ve tried them multiple times, they’re gross. I’m sorry to all the olive-lovers out there.

Dogs or cats?
Dogs! But only big dogs. Anything smaller than a Lab is considered a cat.

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
A hummingbird! It would be my Patronus. They’re like nature’s little fighter jet planes.

Do you play any instruments?
I am very non-musically inclined.

If you could play an instrument, what would it be?
I could probably rock out on a tambourine.

What song is at the top of your most played list (be honest)?
This is embarrassing. Call Me Maybe is my official top played song. I was a camp counselor when the song first came out, and when energy got low with the kids we would blare it and make them dance to get energy back up. They loved it, and it’s still my top played song, which should tell you how often we played it that week. Dust to Dust by the Civil Wars is a favorite of mine, along with anything by Journey, but I’ve recently been listening to River by Bishop Briggs on a loop.

Who is your favorite musical artist?
Mumford & Sons. We saw them live in Barcelona while studying abroad and it was one of the more spiritual experiences of my life.

What’s your favorite movie?
The Sandlot. You’re killing me Smalls! Never gets old.

Favorite television show?
Any crime show. I love trying to unravel the crime. The best one is Criminal Minds, it can get pretty gnarly but I love the mixture of psychology with crime fighting, it’s absolutely fascinating.

What’s your astrological sign?
Gemini, but I don’t know what that means.

Last movie you watched?
While I was home for the hurricane, my mom and I watched the original Carrie on TV, a great kick off to the Halloween season.

Guilty pleasure?
Paranormal shows, mac n’ cheese, and drive through car washes.

What is the proudest moment of your life, thus far?
My last semester of grad school, one of my classmates signed up our entire class for intramural ultimate frisbee. None of us had ever played a game or knew the rules but we started taking 5-10 minute frisbee breaks from studio to practice and every Wednesday we would all leave studio together to go play our game for that week. And we were good! It was completely shocking. We kept winning and eventually it became an event for the entire college. Every Wednesday night, professors, students and administrators would leave the building together to watch us play. Like every great underdog story, we won the championship! It was a great last thing that our class accomplished together before we graduated.  

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READY, SET, MO!

Mez Joseph

It's that time of year. We are about to embark on Movember. Movember takes place during the month of November, and for 30 days we champion the mustache (and beard) and raise funds and awareness for men's health. We challenge ourselves to get physically active, we get together for a Movember event - any excuse for a good time and a good cause. There is strength in numbers, so Liollio is proud to rally a team to support the Movember Foundation. Stay tuned for more info on how you can help us and the Movember Foundation reach our goal of helping men live happier, healthier, longer lives! Visit the Liollio Movember page here.

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Charleston International Airport Re-Dedication Ceremony

Mez Joseph

Principals Dinos & Cherie Liollio of Liollio Architecture, Greg & Denise Broadwater, Alison Dawson, Andy Clark & Jennifer Charzewski attended the re-dedication ceremonies at the Charleston International Airport earlier this week. Several events celebrated the culmination of a five-year project – completely rebuilding the airport from the inside out with no reduction in service and no missed flights. Truly a team effort, the end result is a stunning transformation. Your travels, our pleasure!

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categories Construction, Community, Celebration
tags #airportdesign, chs-trip, #charlestonairport, airport, dedicationceremony, CCAA, CharlestonCountyAviationAuthority, FentressArchitects, Fentress, LiollioArchitecture, Liollio