07 Nov Studio 2LR Recognized with 3 Design Awards from AIA Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (November 7, 2022) – Studio 2LR, Inc. was recently recognized with 3 design awards from the Columbia chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The design awards ceremony was held in Columbia, SC at City Market in the Vista on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022.
The Chattanooga, Tennessee based jury was chaired by Heidi Hefferlin, AIA, LEED AP, Founder + Managing Partner, HK Architects with Craig Kronenberg, AIA, LEED AP Partner Emeritus, HK Architects, Jared Hueter, AIA, Ally Architecture, Wilson Kessel, AIA, HK Architects, Youngeun Joung, HK Architects.
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Honor Award in New Construction for Orangeburg County Library & Conference Center.
Project Description:
Situated strategically between historic downtown Orangeburg and the campuses of Claflin and SC State Universities, the new Orangeburg County Library and Conference Center serves as a beacon for community engagement, business development, and lifelong learning in Orangeburg, South Carolina. This 47,000 SF project includes adult, teen, and children’s collections, computer training, art space, gallery spaces, a bookstore, meeting rooms, a conference center, and campus-like outdoor spaces.
Project Team:
- Studio 2LR, Inc. / Architecture and Interior Design
- Swygert & Associates, Ltd. / Mechanical and Plumbing Engineering
- Mabry Engineering Associates / Structural Engineering
- GWA, Inc. / Electrical Engineering
- Earthsource Engineering / Civil Engineering
- M&P Land, LLC / Development
- O’Cain Construction / Contractor
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Merit Award in New Construction for House of Raeford Farms;
Project Description:
In 2017, after sustaining significant fire damage to their existing production facility, Studio 2LR and Fitts and Goodwin contractors were hired to convert an adjacent 150,000 SF cold storage/warehouse building into a new production facility. The design strategy to reutilize the cold storage building involved salvaging the existing steel frame, roof structure, floor slab, and utilities. The interior was gutted to make way for new programming while a large portion of the exterior metal siding was removed to allow for several building additions and exterior modifications. Insulated concrete panels were installed in place of the metal siding over the existing steel frame to provide better insulation and durability. A large entry portal structure identifies the main entrance and features a transparent glass vestibule to invite visitors.
Project Team:
- Studio 2LR, Inc. / Architecture and Interior Design
- MECA, Inc. / Mechanical and Plumbing Engineering
- Mabry Engineering Associates / Structural Engineering
- GWA, Inc. / Electrical Engineering
- The Adams Company / Civil Engineering
- Fitts and Goodwin / Contractor
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Citation Award in Historic Preservation/Adaptive Reuse for Savage Craft Ale Works.
Project Description:
Savage Craft Ale Works is a unique urban revitalization project that transforms several abandoned historic buildings into a local gathering in West Columbia, SC. The project scope includes the renovation of several historic buildings, construction of several new structures, and the creation of a shared outdoor green space. The project design incorporates each of these individual components into a unified brand that embraces the historical significance of the site and engages visitors.
Project Team:
- Studio 2LR, Inc. / Architecture and Interior Design
- Swygert & Associates, Ltd / Mechanical and Plumbing Engineering
- Mabry Engineering Associates / Structural Engineering
- GWA, Inc. / Electrical Engineering
- ADC Engineering / Civil Engineering
- Hood Construction / Contractor
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