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Old City Jail Honored with Preservation Award at 71st Carolopolis Awards Ceremony — The Preservation Society of Charleston (PSC) handed out more awards last Friday evening than they have in 30 years at the 71st Carolopolis Awards, showcasing outstanding achievement in historical preservation and restoration throughout the Charleston area. The PSC recognized Landmark Enterprises CRE with a Carolopolis Award for the Exterior Preservation of the Old City Jail, a project we were honored to contribute to. Once neglected and at risk, this landmark has been carefully rehabilitated, balancing preservation and adaptive reuse. The restoration retained the Jail’s historic character while introducing thoughtful interventions, ensuring its continued use and stewardship. Twenty-seven awards were handed out in total — the most since 1995. Liollio would like to congratulate our partners and all of this year’s award recipients! #historicpreservation #preservation #preservationawards #oldcityjail #preservationsocietyofcharleston #PSC #carolopolisawards #landmarkenterprises #charlestonsc #charlestonhistory #architecture #awards

Celebrating Black History Month 2025: Reflecting on Wilmot J. Fraser Elementary -- This Black History Month, we honor Wilmot J. Fraser Elementary and its namesake. Originally built in 1957 as Columbus Street Elementary, the school was part of South Carolina’s Equalization Program,?built for African American students. The school became a vital hub for the Eastside community, a gathering place during pivotal historical moments, including the aftermath of Hurricane Hugo,?Civil Rights rallies?and the assassination of John F. Kennedy,?as recounted by the Eastside Community Development Corporation board. The Columbus Street school was later?renamed in honor of Wilmot J. Fraser, a dedicated African American educator,?and?continued to shape young minds?and benefit the community.?Fraser served not only as Principal of Columbus Street Elementary, but also East Bay Elementary, and the Archer School among others. He went on to act as the supervisor for all African American schools in Charleston and later assistant director of elementary schools for the entire county. Throughout his career, Fraser was committed to uplifting students and ensuring that schools served as centers for both education and community support. As one of the initial organizers, president, and board member of the Elementary Principal Association within the South Carolina Palmetto Education Association (PEA), he worked to strengthen teacher development and mentor the next generation of educators. His efforts laid the groundwork for lasting change in Charleston’s education system. Now, through community engagement sessions, the next chapter of this historic site is being written. Early College High School will preserve the?stories of the?past while creating future opportunities for students in one of South Carolina’s most historically significant neighborhoods. By weaving together history, resilience, education and community, this project ensures that Wilmot J. Fraser’s legacy continues—providing a stable foundation for the future to take root. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #CommunityLegacy #EducationMatters #CommunityMatters #WilmotJFraser #WilmotJFraserElementary #ColumbusStreetElementary #EarlyCollegeHighSchool #ECHS #CCSD #CharlestonCountySchoolDistrict #history #resilience #education #community

Liollio Architecture was proud to sponsor Charleston Parks Conservancy’s Shucked & Sauced event this past Sunday! By supporting the Charleston Parks Conservancy, we help care for and protect the Lowcountry’s parks, gardens, and trails—essential public spaces that bring our community together. We had a great time at the event—thank you for having us! ..... City of Charleston #CityofCharleston #CharlestonParksConservancy #Shucked #Sauced #SupportYourParks #CharlestonParks #ConservancyParks #Charleston #Support

City of Charleston Fire Station #23 Groundbreaking - This week Liollio joined the City of Charleston and Charleston Fire Department for the Fire Station #23 groundbreaking on Johns Island. Designed to meet the growing needs of Johns Island, this new station will provide enhanced coverage. We are proud to contribute to a project that strengthens resilience and meets future needs.? ..... #CommunityImpact #PublicSafetyDesign #Groundbreaking #JohnsIsland #FireStationDesign

Discovery Place Celebrates Topping Out Milestone of Charlotte Museum of Nature - We recently?had the honor of attending the?Discovery Place Charlotte Museum of Nature?Topping Out Ceremony. We are excited to see this impactful space take its next steps with this milestone! The building taking shape is thoughtfully designed to serve as a threshold, connecting public spaces such as the new Gathering Grove,?Little Sugar Creek?Greenway, and?Freedom?Park to the immersive and magical forest floor experience. This landscape-driven design approach reflects our goal to inspire museum visitors to move from?observing nature to actively participating in the natural world around us. We are grateful to our design,?engineering, and construction?partners: Hood Design Studio , Stimmel Associates, P.A., Stewart, Optima, Wildlands Engineering, Inc.,?and?Rodgers Builders, Inc..?A special thanks to Discovery Place and Mecklenburg County for giving us the opportunity to?help?bring this meaningful vision to life! #CharlotteMuseumofNature #DiscoveryPlace?#MecklenburgCounty #NorthCarolina #ToppingOutCeremony #Design #Community

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Liollio participated in the South Carolina Aquarium's Litter Sweep and Food Drive at Harmon Field in Charleston on Monday. This event aimed to clean up the roadsides along the Gadsden Creek marsh, helping prevent trash from polluting the Ashley River. We are honored to contribute in keeping our community clean. A special thank you to the South Carolina Aquarium for organizing this impactful event and to The Citadel Near Center for Climate Studies, Charleston Parks Conservancy, Kids Teaching Flood Resilience, Carolina Ocean Alliance, and The MARSH Project for partnering in this environmental initiative. #MLKDayOfService #CommunityCleanUp #KeepItClean #CarolinaOceanAlliance #TheCitadelNearCenterforClimateStudies #KidsTeachingFloodResilience #MarshConservation #SouthCarolinaAquarium #GivingBack

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. -- Liollio observes Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 20, 2025. This is a day for honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., giving back to our community, and observing the holiday in a way that is meaningful.? MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service, to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities, as we celebrate and carry forward Dr. King’s great legacy. For more info, visit: https: https://lnkd.in/gX9pXAph For information regarding MLK day events:?https://lnkd.in/e3ms3E5C #MLKJR #MartinLutherKingJr #MLKDayofService #celebration #honoring #remembering #givingback #volunteering #dayofservice

Spotlight On is our tradition of interviewing team members to celebrate them and get to know them better. Our first Spotlight On feature of 2025 is Nate Stoltenberg. We sat down for a Q+A session with our newest Spotlight On feature - READ: https://lnkd.in/e2ZxYhTk #spotlighton #teammember #QandA #natestoltenberg #studiollio

LIOLLIO WELCOMES NEW TEAM MEMBERS: Liollio is happy to announce the addition of four new team members to our studio! We are thrilled to welcome Madison Koeman as Business Development Coordinator and Gauge Bethea, Navya Tummala, and William Scott as Architectural Designers. Welcome to the studiollio new team members! #newteammembers #studiollio #welcome

May 2025 be filled with peace, happiness and hope. Happy New Year from your friends at Liollio! #2025 #newyear #happynewyear