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New Historic Columbia project takes root
A collaboration between Historic Columbia and a local philanthropic organization will help visitors to one of the city's most distinguished landmarks learn more about the property from the ground up. Starting next spring
Oct. 5 to be proclaimed Hotel Trundle Day
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will issue a proclamation declaring Oct. 5 Hotel Trundle Day during Tuesday's city council meeting. The boutique hotel was also recently named one of the country's top 5 historic hotels by USA Today.
Historic Main Street property converted to apartment complex
Cason Development Group and Cohn Corp. are expected to start work in August on restoring and renovating 1813 Main St. for 28-30 market-rate apartments.
New coworking option open in downtown Columbia
Expansive celebrated the official launch of its new space at 1122 Lady St. earlier this month. The nationwide company owns the building, which it says provides flexibility for its clients.
New Starbucks store to focus on community
A Starbucks Community Store is planned for 2509 Forest Drive. The location, set to open in early August, will offer coffee along with education, workforce development and job creation programs.
Ellington Park celebrating grand opening today
The 20-acre public park in the BullStreet District is named for noted Columbia architect and builder Page Ellington, a former enslaved man who helped design buildings for the S.C. State Hospital complex.
WestLawn groundbreaking continues BullStreet momentum
The 79,000-square-foot building will feature a mix of office and retail space and will be constructed of cross-laminated timber, a renewable commercial building material that reduces labor costs and reliance on concrete and steel.
Detail work: Putting the preservation pieces together
Columbia consultant Janie Campbell does the research and the paperwork for historic projects, helping turn big ideas into finished products. She says the painstaking process pays off when the public sees structures in a new light.
Nominations open for Historic Columbia’s 2021 preservation awards
The annual awards recognize notable preservation, rehabilitation and restoration projects in Columbia and Richland County as well as the contributions of individuals or organizations to preservation efforts. Nominations are due March 2.
SSOE Group acquires Columbia architecture firm Stevens & Wilkinson
Stevens & Wilkinson has offices in Columbia and Atlanta and has worked on projects including the S.C. State Museum and the S.C. Statehouse. SSOE Group, a global project delivery firm, has offices in Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee.
Garvin Design Group wins adaptive reuse award
The firm was recognized by the America Institute of Architects Columbia for its work on 1649 Main St., originally constructed in the mid-19th century and now home to Hendrix restaurant and The Woody nightclub.
Thinking green pays off for Columbia architects
The sustainable design of a municipal water facility garnered a regional merit award for local firm Watson Tate Savory. The city of Columbia's water and wastewater management building includes re-milled pavement and a rooftop garden.
