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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

INSIDER PASS

NEW for 2025, the Charleston by Design Insider Pass includes:

  • Opening Night Party
  • ALL Design in Mind Lectures
  • Two additional CxD Events
  • Two exclusive Insider lunches between lectures

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.

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