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Wednesday May 17, 2023

BOUDREAUX Architect Karen Quinn Recognized as Preservation Leader by Historic Columbia Foundation

Karen Quinn, AIA, LEED AP has been awarded the Preservation Leadership Award from Historic Columbia Foundation in recognition of her exceptional commitment to preserving and revitalizing historic buildings in the Midlands.An architect and project manager with BOUDREAUX for over 15 years, she has become the firm leader in Historic Preservation shepherding the rehabilitation of numerous […]

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Ernest A Finney Jr. Cultural Arts Center Partnership
Tuesday February 14, 2023

Celebrating our New Partnership with the Ernest A. Finney Jr. Cultural Arts Center

We are feeling the love today! <3 Celebrating Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, we are excited to share our new partnership with the Ernest A. Finney Jr. Cultural Arts Center in Columbia. We are inspired by Nikki Finney’s leadership and Frances Close’s philanthropy. This center will “honor and recognize the illuminating power of creating […]

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Tuesday October 25, 2022

Infusion for the Booker T. Washington – The Center for Civil Rights

We are honored to be part of the Booker T. Washington, future home of The Center for Civil Rights project at University of South Carolina. The rejuvenated auditorium building is all that remains of the historic Columbia African-American high school and community center. Our team provided a vital large academic space while creating opportunities to […]

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Charlotte Studio now open
Thursday August 4, 2022

BOUDREAUX opens a Charlotte Studio

BOUDREAUX announces the opening of a new studio in Charlotte, North Carolina. Since 1976, the firm has had a strong reputation as a dynamic, socially responsible firm committed to excellence in architecture, planning, interiors, and historic preservation.  Having just celebrated their 46th anniversary in South Carolina, BOUDREAUX has designed several major projects throughout the Carolinas […]

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Rutledge building Columbia, SC
Tuesday June 7, 2022

The Post and Courier covers upcoming Rutledge project

The Post and Courier Columbia covered an upcoming BOUDREAUX project, the Rutledge Building Renovations. Article below: 119 apartments, retail proposed for SC Education Department office tower redevelopmentBy Jessica [email protected] 6, 2022 COLUMBIA — The state Department of Education headquarters could soon become apartments.A developer has submitted plans to renovate the 16-story office tower at the […]

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History Detectives presentation by Karen Quinn
Monday April 25, 2022

History Detectives – Karen Quinn presents at SHPO

Much like the popular TV show, local experts have to dig – in often unconventional or unanticipated places – to find the facts that help preserve buildings on the National Register. At this year’s State Historic Preservation Office conference, BOUDREAUX Architect Karen Quinn, AIA, LEED AP and Historic Columbia Foundation Director of Research Katharine Allen […]

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Ribbon cutting ceremony at the MACK
Friday April 8, 2022

Ribbon Cutting at the MACK!

We are excited to be a part of the major renovation taking place at the at the Keturah hotel. The Keturah hotel dates back to 1910, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is home to the McCormick Arts Council. After a successful conditions assessment report, our team is helping renovate […]

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Historic Lace House renovations
Sunday January 23, 2022

Excited to Announce Our Newest Client: SCPRT & the Historic Venues at Arsenal Hill

We are honored and thrilled to be working with the SC Parks Recreation and Tourism Department to renovate the National Historic Register venues at Arsenal Hill. This includes the Caldwell-Boyleston House, the Lace House, and, the Carriage House, and includes the renovation of of the formal gardens. We are excited to partner with such a […]

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Tiara Williams presenting Historic Preservation topics at Mayor Riley Fellowship
Tuesday June 22, 2021

Riley Mayors’ Design Fellowship 2021

One of the events we looks forward to every year is the Riley Mayors’ Design Fellowship. Architect and historic preservation champion Tiara Williams, AIA presented to the Class of 2021. This program invites a small diverse number of Mayors from around South Carolina to present community challenges and opportunities to a round table of experts.

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2021 Revitalization Award from Historic Columbia
Friday May 21, 2021

Cathy Novinger Girl Scout Leadership Center wins Historic Columbia’s Preservation Revitalization Award

Congratulations goes to the the Cathy Novinger Girl Scout Leadership Center project team! Each year Historic Columbia celebrates Preservation Month through an awards program recognizing notable examples of preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration projects that have maintained or added to Columbia and Richland County’s historical, architectural, and cultural heritage. When merited, persons or entities whose contributions […]

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