Studio 2LR | Architecture + Interiors

05/21/2026

We are excited to share that the Clinton Public Library has received a 2026 Design Honor Award from AIA South Carolina!

Located at the edge of Clinton’s historic downtown, the new 11,000-square-foot library was designed as a highly visible and welcoming civic resource within walking distance for many residents. The new building responds to the scale and character of the surrounding neighborhood while drawing inspiration from the town’s textile and agricultural heritage through low-pitched roofs, standing-seam metal cladding, and a shaded front porch.

Inside, a central atrium, flexible gathering spaces, and strong indoor–outdoor connections create opportunities for learning, gathering, and community engagement. Custom oak benches were fabricated in collaboration with Piedmont Technical College using trees harvested from the site and reinforce the project’s focus on local craftsmanship, participation, and shared civic identity.

We are grateful to the AIA South Carolina jury for this recognition and thankful to our incredible collaborators, including, Studio Shea, Laurens County Public Library System, Thomas & Hutton, Solid Structures, Piedmont Technical College, Clinton Canopy, and the full design team who helped bring this project to life.

📸: Keith Isaacs

05/13/2026

We’re honored to share that The Laundry Building has received a 2026 Merit Award for Adaptive Reuse from the AIA South Carolina.

Constructed circa 1883, The Laundry is the oldest surviving service building on the campus of the former South Carolina State Hospital, originally founded in 1821 as the South Carolina Lunatic Asylum and recognized as the nation’s second-oldest public mental institution. Located within the evolving BullStreet District behind the iconic Babcock Building, the two-story, 15,700-square-foot structure once served as part of the operational backbone of the historic campus alongside neighboring service buildings such as the former bakery.

Today, its restoration and adaptive reuse help anchor the continued revitalization of the 181-acre BullStreet District.

We are grateful to share this recognition with our client, Todd Avant, and the entire design and construction team whose collaboration made this project possible. We are also excited that The Laundry will host the upcoming Historic Columbia 50 Forward Preservation Awards Gala on May 14, 2026, celebrating five decades of preservation excellence.

Project Team:
• Studio 2LR / Architecture + Interior Design
• MECA, Inc. - Mechanical Engineering Consulting Associates / Mechanical + Plumbing Engineering
• Derrick Structural Engineering, LLC / Structural Engineering
• GWA, Inc. - Electrical Engineers / Electrical Engineers
• MRB Group/ Civil Engineering
• Weathers Contracting / Contractor



photos by KICKSTAND STUDIO

05/06/2026

Celebrating 21 years for Studio 2LR! We’re grateful for every client, colleague, and team member who has been part of our journey. Here’s to the next chapter and many more milestones ahead.

02/25/2026

We can’t wait for the Cottontown Art Crawl on Saturday, March 7th 10am-4pm!

We’re proud to support our neighbors and the talented local artists who make our community so vibrant. Hope to see you there!

01/15/2026

Join us and Historic Columbia at Savage Craft Ale Works to celebrate the transformation of this former fire station, jail, and armory into a vibrant brewery. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Columbia’s community of architects and preservationists continues to set a high standard for adaptive reuse. One standout example is the work of Studio 2LR | Architecture + Interiors at Savage Craft Ale Works, where a former fire station, jail, and armory was thoughtfully transformed into a vibrant craft brewery. 🍺

Projects like this demonstrate how historic preservation strengthens our local economy while honoring the stories embedded in our built environment. Join Historic Columbia for Palladium's Pints for Preservation on February 5 to learn more about this site’s remarkable transformation, enjoy a great evening, and support preservation efforts in the capital city.

🎟️ 📸 Check the comments for a link to tickets and a great AFTER picture.

(Images courtesy Oswald Design + Creative and Kickstand Studio, accessed via the Studio2LR website)

12/11/2025

Getting close at AllSouth Federal Credit Union Ballentine location!! Boyer Commercial Construction

11/24/2025

10/24/2025

Thank you AIA Columbia, Pyramid Contracting, and South Carolina Department of Education for a great event!

10/08/2025

We are looking forward to co-hosting an architectural tour of the recently completed South Carolina Department of Education building with Pyramid Contracting, SCDE, and AIA COLUMBIA. Be sure to sign up!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-tour-south-carolina-department-of-education-tickets-1731934234919?aff=oddtdtcreator

REGISTER AT THE LINK IN BIO!

The new South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) headquarters is a three-story, 151,000 SF facility designed to consolidate multiple office locations into one central hub that meets the department’s evolving needs. Located just outside Columbia, SC, adjacent to Interstate 26, the building features flexible meeting rooms, event spaces, collaborative work areas, private offices, and support zones. The design emphasizes open circulation pathways and abundant natural light to create a healthy, functional, and welcoming environment. This tour will highlight key design strategies related to life safety, accessibility, indoor environmental quality, and sustainable performance, offering participants valuable insights into how thoughtful planning and building systems contribute to both occupant well-being and organizational efficiency.

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📍849 Learning Lane West Columbia, SC 29172
Lunch will be provided.
+1 HSW

09/16/2025

Thank you Archinect for featuring the OCL- Orangeburg County Library project!

Project Credits:
Client/Owner - Harold Young, Orangeburg County Administrator / Anna Zacherl, Orangeburg County Library Director
Development - Andrew Silver
Architecture + Interior Design - Studio 2LR
Contractor - O'Cain Construction
Civil Engineering - Earthsource Engineering
Structural Engineering - Mabry Engineering Associates
Mechanical & Plumbing Engineering - Swygert & Associates
Electrical Engineering - GWA, Inc. - Electrical Engineers
Photography - Keith Isaacs

See details here:
https://archinect.com/firms/project/47791712/orangeburg-county-library-conference-center/150498941