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
From Past to Future: Adapting Historic Buildings for Modern Use
How the proliferation of the Greek Revival style in South Carolina’s antebellum homes, churches, and public buildings, and its symbolic role in shaping Southern identity and aesthetics.
The Power of Design: How Architecture Shapes Community Identity and Fosters Social Equity
Exploring how thoughtful architectural design can address social challenges, promote inclusivity, and create spaces that reflect and empower diverse communities in South Carolina.