From Instagram Series to a Book: The ABCs of Charleston Architecture
What started as a little Instagram series has grown into something much bigger.
I'm turning The ABCs of Charleston Architecture into a real book.
The inspiration actually came from something pretty simple: reading to my kids at night. I loved going through ABC books and Dr. Seuss with them, and it got me thinking—why couldn't architecture be taught the same way?
Architecture can sometimes feel complicated or intimidating. But it doesn't have to be.
I wanted to create something that introduces people to Charleston's architecture, historic buildings, and design in a way that's fun, approachable, and easy to understand.
Now I Need Your Help
As the book starts to take shape, I'm experimenting with different page layouts and I want to know which one you like best.
A — Sketch Overlay + Logo + Full-Image Layout
B — Feature Image + Bottom Text Layout
C — Inset Sketch + Logo + Full-Image Layout
D — Framed Sketch + Bottom Text Layout
Each layout tells the story a little differently, and your feedback could actually help shape the final book.
That's one of the things I've loved about this project. What started as a way to share my passion for architecture on Instagram has turned into a community-driven project.
Making Architecture Fun
That's really the goal behind Buildings Are Cool.
I want people to look at Charleston a little differently—to notice the proportions of a building, the details on a historic facade, the way streets come together, or the small architectural elements they might normally walk right past.
If I can make someone curious enough to stop and look at a building they've walked past a hundred times, I've done my job.
And now, I'm excited to bring that idea to a whole new format.
Let's Connect
If you've been following Buildings Are Cool and enjoying the journey, I'd love to have you be part of the book too.
Follow me on Instagram for more Charleston architecture and behind-the-scenes updates on the book, and connect with me on LinkedIn for more conversations about architecture, design, and the built environment.
Which layout do you like best—A, B, C, or D? And why?
Your feedback might just make it into the final book.
