Wow! What a semester it's been. Today is our last day of regular classes, and all of our presentations and final projects will be this upcoming week. While there have been many exciting things this semester, let's take a trip down memory lane and recap a few of my favorite things so far. #1: Our [...]
History, Rebuilt
The other week we presented three group designs to our clients. one of the design featured a fireplace within the structure. Though at first it was received with mixed responses, the clients came to a conclusion that they would like the idea of a fireplace to create a separate gathering area, without having to place [...]
Crunch Time
We are reaching the finish line of our first semester! Excitement is high as the final design of the pavilion is coming together. We still have a long way to go but the end is in sight and everyone is working so well together and producing exciting work. Each student is working individually or in [...]
Forging Brilliance – Where Grit Meets Design
In the heart of Charleston's Old Towne Creek Park, 10 of us are crafting more than just a pavilion—we're shaping a community. This project, part of Clemson's Community Build Program, began with individual designs that evolved into collaborative concepts presented to the Parks Department, receiving great feedback both times. After rigorous sessions, we finally settled [...]
Mulberry Park Food Forest!
Last week I assisted with the installation of Mulberry Park’s very own food forest – the first of its kind in South Carolina! The park will provide fresh fruits, nuts, and berries via a fruitful orchard free of charge for the local community. The food forest will be both community-led and driven. Upon receiving the [...]
The Butterfly House at Katei’s Kropas is Complete!!!
Thanks Very much to Katie for letting us help save the monarch butterflies ! Katei's Krops is an amazing organization centered around gardening, education and feeding the less fortunate.. Monarch Medows is the area of the gardens that is designated as butterfly habitat. It includes plants that provide nectar for the mature monarchs as well [...]
Singleton Update!
We worked hard Last Sunday to finish the formwork at Singleton! We are very excited to see the project finally moving along. The rain over the past few weeks set us a little back on our progress from last time, but the team shoveled quickly to be ready to put the rebar in position by [...]
Ahoy!
With the end of the semester nearing and the heaps of homework growing larger and larger, I needed an afternoon break. The chosen location: Charlestown landing. The pirate ship gave me hope that we can sail through the rest of the semester 😉 I was just looking for a nice stroll on all trails and [...]
Oyster Roast at Bowen Island Restaurant
If you haven't been to Bowen Island resttaurant yet be and go check it out. Its a great place to watch the sunset, and there are often dolphins playing around the dock. There is also a Kayak outfitter right there, so you could make the day of it. This is hidden gym, and one of [...]
Putting Your Back into the Work
Clemson architecture student bending rebar for the new pavilion at Singleton Park in Charleston SC. The Pavillion Singleton Park is nearing completion after a few setbacks. We spent a beautiful afternoon outside preparing for a concrete poor by digging setting formwork and placing rebar. Just a few more trips to the site and we will [...]