This post is part of the MODERN CHARLESTON project, an architectural survey of buildings built in the Charleston Historic District from 2000 to 2015.
I. General Property Information
Name(s): College of Charleston Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center; RHSC
Architect/Developer: Rosenblum Coe Architects
Date Completed: Under construction/renovation (estimated completion in 2016); Original structures – 1974; 1987
Date of Survey: June 18, 2015
II. Location Information
Address: 58 Coming St, Charleston, SC 29424
Latitude: 32.783210
Longitude: -79.938169
Parcel Number: 4570401008
Acres: No data
Zoning District: DR-1F
FEMA Zone: AE
Neighborhood District: College of Charleston
III. B.A.R. Submittal & Review Process
B.A.R. District: Old & Historic District
Conceptual: 11/13/2013
Preliminary: 9/10/2014
Final: 12/10/2014
Conditions/Changes: Details to staff
Setback: N/A
B.Z.A. Final: 8/6/2013
IV. Building Description
Building Type: Educational
Height: 57′-10″
Square Footage: Original structure – 120,000 sf
Number of Floors: 4
Framing: Original structure – steel
Primary Exterior Materials: Original structure – brick veneer
Cost of Project: $30 million
V. Ownership Information
Ownership Information: Public university
Status: Under construction/renovation
Name of Owner: College of Charleston
Name of Occupant(s): College of Charleston
VI. Photographic Documentation
VII. Location Map
Street Map
Satellite Map
VIII. More Information
Below are links to articles and relevant websites, where you will be able to find out more information about the property, building design, construction updates, and more.
Rita Hollings Science Center Renovation
College of Charleston Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center
College of Charleston plan to expand to Fountain Walk takes a step forward
Building at C of C infected with mold
C of C science center closed by chemical leak
All links accurate as of July 2015. If a link is broken, please send a message via the Contact page.