Historic Hotels and Inns: Preserving Hospitality Through Architecture
Examine historic hotels and inns, such as Charleston’s Mills House and Beaufort’s Anchorage 1770. These buildings showcase exquisite architectural detail and reflect South Carolina’s rich tradition of hospitality and tourism.
South Carolina’s Courthouse Squares: Centers of Justice and Community
Investigate the design and significance of courthouse squares across South Carolina, many of which reflect classical and neoclassical traditions. Discuss their role as civic centers and gathering spaces that anchor small-town identity and provide architectural beauty.
The Power of Public Parks: Architecture in the Landscape
A discussion on how landscape architecture and urban planning have influenced South Carolina’s public spaces, from historic urban parks like White Point Garden in Charleston to modern community parks in Columbia and Greenville. Highlight the role of design in fostering
Historic Cemeteries and the Art of Memorial Architecture in South Carolina
Explore South Carolina’s historic cemeteries, which showcase stunning examples of memorial architecture, from Gothic Revival mausoleums to elaborate tombstones carved by skilled artisans. Highlight notable cemeteries, such as Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston and Elmwood Cemetery in Columbia, which tell stories
The Architecture of South Carolina’s Textile Mills
South Carolina’s textile industry profoundly shaped its cities and towns. Explore the grand industrial architecture of historic textile mills and the surrounding mill villages. Discuss their adaptive reuse for housing, art spaces, and commerce, such as Greenville and Spartanburg.
Coastal Architecture: Navigating Nature and Climate
Delve into how coastal communities in South Carolina have adapted architecture to withstand natural forces like hurricanes, floods, and erosion. Discuss design innovations such as elevated homes, storm-resistant materials, and landscape-integrated designs in Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, and Folly Beach.
South Carolina’s Mid-Century Modern Homes: Living in a New Age
Explore South Carolina’s often-overlooked mid-century modern residential architecture. Inspired by architects like Frank Lloyd Wright and regional practitioners, these homes emphasize clean lines, open layouts, and a connection to the surrounding landscape. Cities like Columbia and Greenville boast hidden examples
The Reconstruction Era: Building Hope Through Architecture
After the Civil War, South Carolina underwent a profound architectural transformation. Explore the buildings constructed during the Reconstruction era, such as schools, courthouses, and African American churches. These structures reflect resilience, freedom, and the aspirations of a newly emancipated population.
South Carolina’s Train Stations: Gateways to History
Examine the role of historic train stations in shaping the economic and social fabric of towns across South Carolina. From the grand architecture of the Charleston Union Station to smaller depots in rural communities, these structures are symbols of connectivity
Architecture and the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage
Explore the architectural legacy of the Gullah Geechee people, descendants of West African enslaved laborers who settled along the South Carolina coast. Their building traditions, from vernacular homes constructed with tabby concrete to praise houses and basket stands, showcase a