MARCH 13–MARCH 16, 2025
Lectures & Tours
Charleston by Design 2025 is thrilled to present four engaging lectures and exclusive tours to showcase preservation inspired designers and designs. At Charleston’s historic Second Presbyterian Church, join us for the Design in Mind Lecture Series with some of the design world's most celebrated personalities and leave inspired for your next project. From passion-projects to preservation masterpieces, these speakers share the inside details behind their craft.
DESIGN IN MIND LECTURE SERIES
- Fri, Mar 14Second Presbyterian ChurchMar 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Fri, Mar 14Second Presbyterian ChurchMar 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- Sat, Mar 15Second Presbyterian ChurchMar 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Sat, Mar 15Second Presbyterian ChurchMar 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Speakers
Ellie Cullman, founder Cullman & Kravis
Ellie Cullman, founding partner of Cullman & Kravis, is renowned for redefining traditional interiors and curating timeless designs. A Brooklyn native and Barnard College graduate, she has earned accolades like the AD Hall of Fame induction, the 2023 ICAA Arthur Ross Award, and the 2024 Kips Bay Lifetime Achievement Award.
Peter Pennoyer, founder Peter Pennoyer Architects
Peter Pennoyer, FAIA, is the founding partner of Peter Pennoyer Architects, a renowned architecture and design firm based in New York and Miami. A Fellow of the AIA and recipient of the Richard H. Driehaus Prize, he has authored several books, including *A House in the Country* with his wife, Katie Ridder, and *Peter Pennoyer Architects: City | Country* (2023).
Dara Caponigro, Chief Creative Officer of FS&CO
Dara Caponigro, Chief Creative Officer of FS&CO, oversees Schumacher, Patterson Flynn, Backdrop, and Frederic Media, leading product development and marketing. Formerly editor-in-chief of Veranda and a founding editor of Domino, she is also the author of The Authentics and Domino: The Book of Decorating.
Timothy Whealon, designer and founder of Timothy Whealon Interiors
Timothy Whealon, an Elle Decor A-List designer, is known for his refined, elegant interiors that blend timeless style with modern sensibility. Author of In Pursuit of Beauty (2015), his work has appeared in Architectural Digest and Veranda.
Ben Pentreath, architectural designer
Ben Pentreath, an award-winning architectural designer and decorator, is celebrated for his mastery of traditional and classical architecture. Founder of Ben Pentreath Ltd and co-founder of the interiors shop Pentreath & Hall, he is also an author, columnist, and 2023 recipient of the prestigious Richard H. Driehaus Prize.
Bobby McAlpine, architect and founder of McALPINE
Bobby McAlpine, founder of McALPINE, is a celebrated architect, designer, and author known for blending traditional styles with modern sensibilities. With a portfolio spanning residences, chapels, and historic preservation, his work has been featured in Architectural Digest and Veranda, and his latest book, McALPINE Romantic Modernism (2023), explores his design philosophy.
Martyn Lawrence Bullard, LA-based interior designer
Martyn Lawrence Bullard, a Los Angeles–based designer, is celebrated for his eclectic style and luxury projects for clients like Kylie Jenner and Cher. A regular on AD100 and ELLE Decor’s A-List, he has also designed collections with brands like Schumacher and La Cornue.
Upcoming Charleston by Design Tours & Events:
- Thu, Mar 13Capt. James Missroon HouseMar 13, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AMCapt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
- Thu, Mar 13Aiken-Rhett HouseMar 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMAiken-Rhett House, 48 Elizabeth St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
- Fri, Mar 14Capt. James Missroon HouseMar 14, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AMCapt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
- Fri, Mar 14DOYLE CharlestonMar 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMDOYLE Charleston, 123 King St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
- Sat, Mar 15Location is TBDMar 15, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AMLocation is TBDMar 15, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AMLocation is TBDOn a captivating walking tour, dive deeper into Charleston's preservation history and the evolution of its iconic architecture by tracing the city’s colonial affluence, wartime roles, and cultural influences etched into its timeless streetscapes. $35
- Sat, Mar 15American College of the Building ArtsMar 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMAmerican College of the Building Arts, 649 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAMar 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMAmerican College of the Building Arts, 649 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAArchitect Christian Sottile will join us at the American College of the Building Arts to discuss the Courier Square project, highlighting its Charleston-inspired design, followed by a tour of the ACBA studios with professors. $45
- Tue, Mar 18Capt. James Missroon HouseMar 18, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AMCapt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA