The City of Charleston, in partnership with the Charleston Housing Authority, the WestEdge
The charrette will also feature three public evening lectures from nationally and internationally recognized leaders in architecture and urbanism: Hugh Petter, an architect and master planner and Design Director at ADAM Architecture who has served as architect to the Duchy of Cornwall and the Duchy of Lancaster, Ben Pentreath, an award winning British architect and designer whose practice works across town planning, buildings, and interiors, and Vince Graham, a South Carolina based urbanist and developer known for creating walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods including I’On and other traditional neighborhood developments.
When and where:
Monday, March 16
- Design Charrette Kickoff: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street - Discussion of the site’s history, potential opportunities, design precedents, and community feedback
- Evening Lecture with Hugh Petter: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street
Tuesday, March 17
- Evening Lecture with Ben Pentreath: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street
Wednesday, March 18
- Design Studio Open House: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street - Design and development team available to discuss progress and receive community feedback
- Evening Lecture with Vince Graham: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street
Friday, March 20
- Work in Progress Presentation: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, City Hall, City Council Chambers - Design team will present the week’s progress and discuss next steps
- Visuals: Design studio in progress, community input sessions, concept boards, planning maps, and design team working sessions