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Local female architects share keys to success
The women say their careers provide chances to keep learning and to immerse themselves in a variety of disciplines. They advise up-and-coming architects to learn about all aspects of the job and to become involved in their communities.
Central Energy celebrates grand opening
The BullStreet District's newest addition is an industrial venue event aimed at luring local businesses and residents in search of a one-of-a-kind space.
Columbia Museum of Art to celebrate plaza renovations
The Columbia Museum of Art's Boyd Plaza is in the final stages of a nearly year-long renovation project. The public can check out the changes to the popular gathering spot during the city's monthly First Thursday event.
McGillis named president of architect organization
Adriane McGillis, senior associate and architect at Stevens & Wilkinson, will serve as president of the American Institute of Architects of Greater Columbia, a 220-member organization of which she has been a member since 2016.
Iconic Claussen’s building getting new life as boutique apartments
The historic structure at the Greene Street entrance to Five Points began as a bakery and then served as a hotel for 30 years. Now, it is being renovated into 29 boutique apartments slated to welcome residents next month.
The Grand on Main to celebrate first anniversary
The festivities will include the unveiling of a sign from the building's time as a vaudeville and silent theater from 1909-1914. The discovery of the sign inspired the name of the boutique bowling alley.
Historic Columbia going behind the scenes at Claussen’s
A tour will explain the history of Five Points landmark Claussen's Inn and provide information about plans to transform the building into residential apartments.
Hotel Trundle’s winning design a product of successful collaboration
The boutique hotel in downtown Columbia won two awards at last month's Columbia American Institute of Architects design awards ceremony, including the inaugural People's Choice honor.
The Arcade Mall celebrates its grand re-opening
The distinctive building at the corner of Main and Washington streets in downtown Columbia has undergone extensive renovations since being purchased by Peach Properties three years ago.
Columbia Down Under offers a peek at the past
As the Arcade Mall building celebrates years of renovations with a grand reopening today, the future of subterranean Columbia Down Under remains up in the air.
SEED Architecture moves to Cottontown
Full-service architecture and planning firm SEED Architecture has moved into new offices in the Cottontown area at 2144 Sumter St. SEED, founded in 2015, was the project architect for the redevelopment of the former Dave’s Trans
Be prepared: Contractors take extra care during hurricane season
June begins hurricane season and contractors are preparing for storms. Daniel Skinner, director of safety, quality assurance and quality control for Mashburn Construction, said an average storm could cost a contractor weeks of work.
