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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 14
    Second Presbyterian Church
    Mar 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
    Mar 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
    In the first Design in Mind Lecture, hear from Ellie Cullum, award-winning designer and co-founder of Cullman & Kravis at the c.1809 Second Presbyterian Church. $75
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  • Fri, Mar 14
    Second Presbyterian Church
    Mar 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Mar 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    At the c.1809 Second Presbyterian Church, join us for a conversation with two award-winning architects for the second Design in Mind Lecture. $75
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  • Sat, Mar 15
    Second Presbyterian Church
    Mar 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Mar 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    At the c.1809 Second Presbyterian Church, join us for a conversation with two award-winning architects for the second Design in Mind Lecture. $75
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  • Sat, Mar 15
    Second Presbyterian Church
    Mar 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Mar 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Join us for an unmissable afternoon, as Dara Caponigro, Chief Creative Officer of FS&CO, moderates a lively and insightful conversation with renowned designers Timothy Whealon and Martyn Lawrence Bullard. $75
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Speakers

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:
  • Themed Walking Tour: Ironwork
    Themed Walking Tour: Ironwork
    Thu, Mar 13
    Capt. James Missroon House
    Mar 13, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
    Mar 13, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
    Discover Charleston's stunning ironwork on a guided walking tour, celebrating centuries of artistry, craftsmanship, and cultural history in the Holy City. $35
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  • Opening Night Event
    Opening Night Event
    Thu, Mar 13
    Aiken-Rhett House
    Mar 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Aiken-Rhett House, 48 Elizabeth St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
    Mar 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Aiken-Rhett House, 48 Elizabeth St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
    The Opening Night Party launches Charleston by Design weekend with cocktails, light bites, live music, and a celebration of preservation and design at the c.1820 Aiken-Rhett House. $250
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  • Themed Walking Tour: Churches and Steeples
    Themed Walking Tour: Churches and Steeples
    Fri, Mar 14
    Capt. James Missroon House
    Mar 14, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
    Mar 14, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
    Explore Charleston's iconic churches and historic graveyards on a walking tour that uncovers the architectural and social stories behind the city's cherished landmarks. $35 adults, $10 ages 6-12.
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  • The Art of Dining
    The Art of Dining
    Fri, Mar 14
    DOYLE Charleston
    Mar 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    DOYLE Charleston, 123 King St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
    Mar 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    DOYLE Charleston, 123 King St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
    Join us for The Art of Dining, an evening hosted by DOYLE's Senior Vice President and Antiques Roadshow appraiser, Reid Dunavant. $55
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  • Themed Walking Tour: The Living Museum
    Themed Walking Tour: The Living Museum
    Sat, Mar 15
    Location is TBD
    Mar 15, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Location is TBD
    Mar 15, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Location is TBD
    On 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
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  • ACBA & Christian Sottile: Campus Tour and Courier Square
    ACBA & Christian Sottile: Campus Tour and Courier Square
    Sat, Mar 15
    American College of the Building Arts
    Mar 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    American College of the Building Arts, 649 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
    Mar 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    American College of the Building Arts, 649 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
    Architect 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
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  • Themed Walking Tour: Pink Houses
    Themed Walking Tour: Pink Houses
    Tue, Mar 18
    Capt. James Missroon House
    Mar 18, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
    Mar 18, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
    Step into a world where history is painted in shades of pink! Join us on a picturesque walking tour through Charleston's historic district, as we explore the city's charming pink houses. $35
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