AIA SOUTH CAROLINA FIRM AWARD BENCHMARK

2016 American Institute of Architects South Carolina Firm Award Recipient

celebrating

years

The Firm Award is the highest honor that the American Institute of Architects South Carolina can bestow upon a South Carolina

architectural firm. The AIA South Carolina Board of Directors confers it in recognition of a significant body of work and/or service

that has made a lasting influence on the practice of architecture in South Carolina. This award is given in recognition of design

excellence, contribution to the profession of architecture, and continuity of service to the public.

For sixty years, Liollio Architecture has distinguished itself in our field with a body of award winning projects that ranges in sizes from an award-winning small handicap ramp for an historic church to a 125,000 square foot science center stitched into a fine fabric historic community. Evident in

each project are the benchmarks that define their design process: Culture as a guide; Thoughtful restraint in the simplest form; Tackle issues with optimism; Strengthen design through community engagement; and, Leverage restrained budgets to create big ideas using fewer resources.

I personally have had the opportunity to observe how the members of the firm interact with each other. I commend Liollio for annually inviting

practicing architects into their firm to critique their portfolio of recent work so to strengthen and expand their realm of understanding. The manner in which the firm conducts its business is always a tribute to the tenets of our profession. I can state confidently that Liollio Architecture takes very

seriously the impact that the architect has on the built environment.

Ray Huff, FAIA Clemson Architecture Center in Charleston

Foreword

Liollio has provided leadership in design that is seen within their community and throughout our region as innovative and responsive. I first became aware of Liollio’s work as an AIA design awards juror. Over the last decade I have juried Liollio projects as varied as an entry ramp to a modest

church to a major county library. They are skilled at historic renovation and they are leading edge in modern design. In fact, their respect for historic architecture inspires and gives depth to their contemporary work.

Their practice is grounded in the particulars of place, client, material, site and budget. Their renovation of the U.S. Custom House, for example, is

exemplary for the respect of historic architecture and its place in South Carolina.

Liollio’s new buildings are as responsive to the region as their restored ones. For St. Helena Library at Penn Center, they designed a boldly modern structure of steel and wood that embraced the natural landscape and was a thoughtful response to climate and local tradition. The library is a

model of orderly, rational design that conserves materials wisely.

I have been impressed by Liollio’s other activities that produce fine architecture with a strong sense of social purpose. The James E. Clyburn Community Center in Wiltown SC, for example, is a model of how architecture can enrich and welcome an underserved

community. Liollio Architecture offers hope and inspiration to firms across the South that aspire to serve their community with good design.

Liollio Architecture has significantly advanced the standard of design with buildings that possess spirit, clarity and a sense of place, raising the public appreciation for architecture. I am quite certain that their selection will inspire architects throughout our region.

Frank Harmon, FAIA

Frank Harmon Architect PA

Design Excellence

“The best designs use local culture as a guide.”

Design Excellence

Awards

2015 Charleston Progressive Academy

SC Historic Preservation Honor Award for Historic Rehabilitation and Expansion AIA SC Adaptive Reuse/Renovation Merit Award

St. Helena Library at Penn Center

AIA SC Interior Design Honor Award

2014 24 Water Street, c.1910

SC Historic Preservation Honor Award

Charleston Progressive Academy Historic Charleston Foundation Founders Award for Historic School Buildings

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Design Awards Finalist

Fish & Wildlife Three Sister Springs Master Plan Tri-State ASLA Professional Design Awards Merit Award

St. Helena Library at Penn Center

IIDA Government/Institutional Award IIDA Best of Show Award

World-Architects Magazine Building of the Week Award

St. John’s Chapel Carolopolis Award

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service – Three Sisters Springs Master Plan

American Society of Landscape Architects Tri-State Design Award for Analysis & Planning

Veterans Administration Electrical Vault Building Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Design Awards Finalist

Yeamans Hall Support Center AIA SC Citation Award

2013

College of Charleston Craig Hall AIA SC COTE Merit Award

LIGHTscapes Charleston

AIA Charleston Honor Award Unbuilt Project

St. Helena Library at Penn Center AIA SC Honor Award

AIA SC COTE Honor Award AIA Charleston Honor Award

AIA Charleston Students’ Choice Award

U.S. Custom House, c.1879 AIA Charleston Merit Award

York County Children’s Museum

AIA SC Adaptive Reuse/Renovation Citation Award

2012 College of Charleston Craig Hall

AIA SC Merit Award

U.S. Custom House, c.1879 AIA SC Merit Award

2011

Buildings Outside of the Historic District City of Charleston Award for Design Excellence

Design Excellence

Design Excellence

College of Charleston Craig Hall SE Wood Design Award, Jury’s Choice

College of Charleston Science Center

AIA SC Honor Award

2010 Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School

CEFPI SE Design Award, Best Addition/Renovation

Charles Towne Landing Founders Hall SE Wood Design Award, Best Commercial Design

AIA SC Green Design Honor Award AIA SC Merit Award

AIA Charleston Honor Award AIA Charleston Clemson Students’ Choice Award

Marshlands House, c.1810

Preservation Society of Charleston Carolopolis Award

2009 Charles Towne Landing Visitor Center

AIA SC Merit Award

Francis Marion University Center for the Child CEFPI SE Best in Class Award, Higher Education/Special Education Facility

Gibbes Middle School

CEFPI SC Best in Class Award – Middle School

Marshlands House, c. 1810 Preservations Society of Charleston Carolopolis Award

Summerville Town Hall Complex ASHRAE Regional Technology Award for Outstanding Achievement

2008

US Local Business Association Best of Charleston Architects Award

Gibbes Middle School

CEFPI SE Award for Best Middle School

2007 Eastside Center for Human Concerns, c.1859

AIA Charleston Honor Award

Edisto Beach Elementary School & Community Center Richard W. Riley Award National Finalist

Edisto Beach State Park Education Center

AIA Charleston Merit Award

Kiawah Maintenance Offices AIA Charleston Honor Award

Old Exchange Building, c.1771

Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation Honor Award AIA SC Special Citation Award

2006

Charles Towne Landing Visitor Center PACE Honor Award

Preservation Society of Charleston Carolopolis Award

Design Excellence

Design Excellence

Eastside Center for Human Concerns, c.1859 AIA/SAR Honor Award

Kiawah Maintenance Offices

AIA SC Honor Award PACE Honor Award

Old Bethel United Methodist Church, c.1797


Old Exchange Building, c.1771 Preservation Society of Charleston Carolopolis Award

The Citadel McAlister Field House

AIA SC Merit Award

2005 Bluffton High School

CEFPI SC Honorable Mention

Old Bethel United Methodist Church, c.1797 Preservation Society of Charleston Carolopolis Pro Merito Award

Sumter High School

CEFPI SC Best In Class Renovation Award

2004 Eastside Center for Human Concerns, c.1859

Preservation Society of Charleston Carolopolis Award AIA SC Special Commendation Award SC Historic Preservation Honor Award

Brick Institute of America Design With Brick Honor Award PACE Honor Award

Edisto Beach Elementary School & Community Center CEFPI National Impact on Design Award CEFPI Regional Best Elementary School

DesignShare Recognized Value Award

Edisto Beach State Park Education Center CEFPI Impact on Learning Award

Design Share International Merit Award SCDNR Stewardship Development Award

Old Bethel United Methodist Church, c.1797

AIA SC Merit Design Award

SouthTrust Bank Corporate Headquarters PACE Merit Award

University of South Carolina Beaufort College Building, c.1852


Wiltown Community Center AIA SC Honor Award

2003

The Citadel McAlister Field House AIA South Atlantic Region Merit Award

AIA Lowcountry Honor Award

Wiltown Community Center AIA SC Honor Award

AIA Lowcountry Honor Award

Design Excellence

2002 Rutledge Place Apartments

Humanities Foundation Appreciation

University of South Carolina Beaufort College Building, c.1852 AIA SC Merit Award

2001

University of South Carolina Beaufort College Building, c.1852 Main Street Award for Design Excellence

1999

Hilton Head Elementary School Impact on Learning Award

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Composite Office Facility

AIA SC Merit Award

Design Excellence

Eastside Center for Human Concerns, c.1859 Charleston SC

2006 AIA South Atlantic Region Honor Award

2007 AIA Charleston Honor Award 2004 Preservation Society of Charleston Carolopolis Award

2004 AIA SC Special Commendation Award2004 SC Historic Preservation Honor Award

2004 Brick Institute of America Design With Brick Honor Award2004 PACE Honor Award

Design Excellence

Restoration of an antebellum home to its circa 1859 appearance. Adaptive reuse of the building as a neighborhood center in one of the poorest communities in the City.

The Citadel McAlister Field House Charleston SC

2003 AIA South Atlantic Region Merit Award

2006 AIA SC Merit Award 2003 AIA Lowcountry Honor Award

Design Excellence

To reflect its distinct, historic military setting, yet serve a brand new function on campus - the first female locker facility at this 160-year-old institution.

St. Helena Library at Penn Center St. Helena Island SC

2015 Library Journal’s Landmark Libraries Award

2015 AIA SC Interior Design Honor Award 2014 IIDA Government/Institutional Award

2014 IIDA Best of Show Award 2014 World-Architects Magazine Building of the Week Award

2013 AIA SC Honor Award2013 AIA SC COTE Honor Award

2013 AIA Charleston Honor Award2013 AIA Charleston Students’ Choice Award

Design Excellence

This library is contiguous to the National Historic Landmark campus of Penn Center. The architecture must reflect the unique attributes of Gullah-Geechee and Sea Island culture

and the vibrancy of a 21st century gathering place.

Old Exchange Building, c.1771 Charleston SC

2007 Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation Honor Award 2006 Preservation Society of Charleston Carolopolis Award

2006 AIA SC Special Citation Award

Design Excellence

One of three most historically significant Colonial buildings in America - harsh coastal environment, vibration from heavy traffic, and past repairs resulted in the need for intensive, sensitive preservation.

Old Bethel United Methodist Church, c.1797 Charleston SC

2006 SC Historic Preservation Honor Award

2005 Preservation Society of Charleston Carolopolis Prop Merito Award 2004 AIA SC Merit Design Award

Design Excellence

Addition of a handicapped-accessible entrance in the west side yard of an historic meeting hall style church - tampering with preservation of the facade of one of the oldest churches in Charleston.

Wiltown Community Center Adams Run SC

2004 AIA SC Honor Award

2004 AIA Lowcountry Honor Award

Design Excellence

A rural Southern community needs a Center. For years, this tiny population had used church halls, garages and local taverns. “It’s important that the building looks like it belongs.

We’re just country folk who need the new center to feel familiar.”

Edisto Beach State Park Education Center Edisto Island SC

2007 AIA Charleston Merit Award

2004 CEFPI Impact on Learning Award 2004 Design Share International Merit Award

Design Excellence

A rural coastal site, undisturbed and pristine, and that’s the way it must stay. The building should be as much of a lesson as the exhibits it will display within.

Kiawah Maintenance Offices Kiawah Island SC

2007 AIA Charleston Honor Award

2006 AIA SC Honor Award 2006 PACE Honor Award

Design Excellence

How to place a pragmatic use seamlessly into a naturalized development - live oaks dominate the site.

Yeamans Hall Club Service Center Hanahan SC

2014 AIA SC Citation Award

Design Excellence

Respond to context in this pristine golf community, while providing for support services, storage and drop-off for bulk product.

Charleston Progressive AcademyCharleston SC

2015 SC Historic Preservation Honor Award for Historic Rehabilitation and Expansion

2015 AIA SC Adaptive Reuse/Renovation Merit Award 2014 Historic Charleston Foundation Robert N.S. and Patti Foos Whitelaw Founders Award for Historic School Buildings

2014 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Design Awards Finalist

Design Excellence

Preservation and additions to a mid-century elementary school, built within an historic neighborhood.

College of Charleston Science Center Charleston SC

In association with Ballinger, Inc.

2011 AIA SC Honor Award

Design Excellence

To develop an aesthetic that complements the scale and historic nature of the surrounding buildings - a statement building reflecting the College’s commitment to science, teaching, and research.

U.S. Custom House, c.1879Charleston SC

2013 AIA Charleston Merit Award

2012 AIA SC Merit Award

Design Excellence

Significant and meticulous preservation and restoration to a grand public structure.

College of Charleston Craig HallCharleston SC

2013 AIA SC COTE Merit Award

2012 AIA SC Merit Award 2011 SE Wood Design Award, Jury’s Choice

Design Excellence

As the first point of contact for prospective students, the new Office of Admissions must create an instant impression.

Charles Towne Landing Founders HallCharleston SC

2010 SE Wood Design Award, Best Commercial Design

2010 AIA SC Green Design Honor Award2010 AIA SC Merit Award

2010 AIA Charleston Honor Award2010 AIA Charleston Clemson Students’ Choice Award

Design Excellence

Archaeologically and historically sited thoughtfully within the park, allowing the park and surrounding landscape to dominate visually.

Contribution to the Profession of Architecture

“We believe that great architecture embodies thoughtful collaboration, respectful referencesto culture, and innovation in its interpretation.”

Sharing Knowledge Matters

20on20, An Architectural PeckaKucha ACE Mentor Program Greater Charleston

ACE Mentor Program Greater Charleston, Board Member American Institute of Architects Asheville

American Institute of Architects Asheville Past Board of Directors American Institute of Architects Charleston

American Institute of Architects Charleston Board of Directors American Institute of Architects Charleston Past Board of Directors

American Institute of Architects Charleston Chair of Walk This Way Design Competition American Institute of Architects Charleston Co-Founder of AIA Charleston/CAC.C Design Lecture Series

American Institute of Architects Charleston Current President American Institute of Architects Charleston Lecture Series

American Institute of Architects Charleston Past Chair of Habitat for Humanity Design Competition American Institute of Architects Charleston Past Presidents

American Institute of Architects Charleston Past President-Elects American Institute of Architects Grassroots

American Institute of Architects Mentor Dinner Series American Institute of Architects South Carolina

American Institute of Architects South Carolina 100 Year Celebration Kids in Architecture Program Volunteer & Workshop Facilitator American Institute of Architects South Carolina Annual Conference Chairman

American Institute of Architects South Carolina Board Members American Institute of Architects South Carolina Board Current Conference Committee

American Institute of Architects South Carolina Board Current Design Awards Committee American Institute of Architects South Carolina Board Current Repositioning Task Force Chair

American Institute of Architects South Carolina Board Upcoming Conference Committee American Institute of Architects South Carolina Board Upcoming Design Awards Chair

American Institute of Architects South Carolina Board Upcoming Magazine Committee American Institute of Architects South Carolina Board Upcoming Secretary/Treasurer

American Institute of Architects South Carolina Current Secretary/ Treasurer



American Institute of Architects South Carolina Past Board of Directors American Institute of Architects South Carolina Past Chairman of Public Relations

American Institute of Graphic Artists American Precast Association National Design Awards Juror

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Architecture for Humanity

Architecture for Humanity Classroom Challenge, Honorable Mention, International Semi-Finalist Association for Preservation Technology International

Auburn University Dean’s Board of Advisors Back Bay Village Architectural Review Current Board

Back Bay Village Architectural Review Past Board Building Enclosure Council/Rotary International - Net Zero Energy Home Project Volunteer Videographer

CA Office of Emergency Services Safety Assessment Program Certification - Disaster Service Worker Certification Charleston Guest Juror for Professor Huff 4th Year Studio Interim Review

Charleston Guest Juror for Professor Pastre Studio Review Charleston Regional Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 Award Winners

Charleston Contractor’s Association Architectural Excellence City of Charleston Board of Architectural Review

Clemson Architectural Foundation Clemson Architectural Foundation Current Board of Trustees

Clemson Architectural Foundation Past Board of Trustees Clemson Architecture Center Mentor Program

Clemson Guest Juror for Professor Craig 4th Year Studio Final Review Clemson Solar Decathalon Team

Construction Specifications Institute Construction Specifications Institute Past Member Liaison

Construction Specifications Institute Past President Construction Specifications Institute Past Vice President

Council of Educational Facility Planners Coursework in the Conservation of Stone & Marble, Scholarship, Verona, Italy


Co-wrote By-Laws for American Institute of Architects Charleston Established CEU University for American Institute of Architects South Carolina State Conferences

Frances R. Edmonds Society, Historic Charleston Foundation Greenville Academic Magnet High School Mentor for Senior Thesis Students Studying Architectural Design

Hemangioma Treatment Foundation Board of Directors International Interior Design Association

International Interior Design Association Carolinas Executive Board as the Vice President of Advocacy Istanbul - Earthquake Housing & Deterioration of the Urban Fabric Presented to the Faculty of Istanbul Technical University

Lowcountry US Green Building Council Presentation, “Charles Towne Landing Founders Hall LEED Gold Case Study” National American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers Conference Presentation

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards National Trust for Historic Preservation

National Trust for Historic Preservation Conference Presentation PK-12 School Security Seminar for Berkley, Charleston, Dorchester, Colleton School Districts

Preservation Society of Charleston REVOLVE Conference

Robert Mills Design Awards Juror Sea Island Habitat For Humanity Volunteer

Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Society of Marketing Professionals

South Carolina Library Association Conference Presenter “Using Culture as a Guide” South Carolina Library Association Conference - St. Helena Library Presentation

South Carolina Association of School Boards Substitute Teacher & Guest Juror for Governor¹s School for the Arts Architecture Class

Town of Mount Pleasant Construction Current Board of Adjustments Town of Mount Pleasant Construction Past Board of Adjustments

Urban Land Institute Urban Land Institute South Carolina Center for Sustainable Design Committee of 50 Representative

U.S. Green Building Council Young Architects Round Table, AIA Charleston Panelist

Continuity of Service to the Public

“Architecture is about people, about creating and defining the spaces in which we live. Finding inspiration in people, a program,

a site or a story to tell gives our work meaning.”

Giving Back Matters

American Cancer Society American Institute of Architects Charleston Kickball League

Annual Heart Walk Art Institute of Charleston Professional Advisory Committee Co-Chair

Avondale Area Charrette Berkeley CSD ‘Stuff The Bus’ Drive

Big Brothers | Big Sisters of Charleston Officer and Past President Bike to Work Day

Celebrate Gifts of Aging Honoree Charleston Annual Reindeer Run

Charleston Development Academy Classroom Fundraiser Charleston Area Seniors

Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Colleton County School Districts Career Day Charleston Chamber of Commerce Charleston ChamberWise Program

Charleston County Community Development Advisory Board Charleston County School District Principal for a Day

Charleston County School District Job Shadowing Charleston Eat Local Challenge

Charleston Executive Women’s Roundtable Charleston Fraternal Order of Police

Charleston Greek Festival Charleston Metro Chamber Past Board of Directors

Charleston Metro Chamber Past Executive Vice President Charleston Running Club

Charleston Scottish Games & Highland Gathering Charleston Young Professionals Mentorship Charleston Youth Company Parent Advisory



Charleston Youth Company Studio Space Layout and Renovation Christmas Angels Gift Program

City of Charleston Clean Sweep City of Hendersonville North Carolina 7th Avenue Redevelopment Initiative Community Service Seminar

Colleton County School District Geo Art Education Cooper River Bridge Run

Crossbridge Missions Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Great Strides Walk

Edgewater Park Garden Club First Scots Presbyterian Church, Elder, Historic Preservation Committee Chair

Gingerbread Village Project Goodwill Charities

Green Business Challenge Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity Restore Habitat for Humanity Women Build

Hemangioma Treatment Foundation Board of Directors Furman University - Riley Institute Diversified Leadership Institute Hendersonville 7th Avenue Revitalization Charrette

James Island Festival of Lights Lambda Chi Alpha International Fraternity

Leadership Charleston Lighthouse Church Action Day

Lighthouse Church Connection Center Lighthouse Church Youth Room

Liollio Architecture Environmental Committee Lowcountry Food Bank Food Drive

Lowcountry GOODBusiness Summit Lowcountry Local First

Movember Foundation USA MUSC Reindeer Run


North Carolina Healthcare Engineers Association Open Architecture Network

Palmetto Project Families Helping Familes Pro-Bono Charleston Youth Company Studio Space Layout and Renovation

Pro-Bono Design Services for Greek Orthodox Church Community Center Ronald McDonald House

Rotary Club of Charleston Duck Race Remington Forest Home Owner’s Association

Saint Andrews Rotary Club Past President & Board Member Saint Francis Episcopal Church Building Committee

Saint Francis Episcopal Homeless Outreach Saint Michael’s Building and Grounds Committee

Sea Island Habitat for Humanity South Carolina Department of Transportation Adopt-A-Highway Program

South Carolina Hospital Association South Carolina Library Association Conference “Learn. Create. Share.” Workshop

South Carolina Library Association Conference Presenter “Library as Studio” Special Olympics South Carolina

Stop Hunger Now Toys for Tots

Trident United Way Day of Caring United Way

Urban Land Institute Airport, Infrastructure & Economic Development Panel Veteran Affairs Medical Center Adaptive Yoga & Paddling

West Ashley James Island Business Association West Ashley/James island Business Association Current Board Members

West Ashley/James Island Business Association Founding Member West Ashley/James island Business Association Past President

Wounded Warrior Project Young Executives of Charleston

“The manner in which the firm conducts its businessis always a tribute to the tenets of our profession.”

-Ray Huff, FAIA, Clemson Architecture Center in Charleston

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AIA SOUTH CAROLINA FIRM AWARD BENCHMARK