Charlestonâs greatest architectural controversy in the 21st century turned out not to be much about architecture at all.
Most everyone agrees The Jasper, a new apartment, office and retail building on the peninsulaâs southwestern edge, is vastly more stylish and handsome than the boxy Sergeant Jasper building it replaced.
The Jasper s architecture, guided by Antunovich Associates of Chicago, is far more contextual, traditional and reflective of the best of Charleston s taller buildings, including the People s Building and the Francis Marion Hotel.
But thatâs still not enough to endear it to many people, especially those who fought so long â and ultimately unsuccessfully â for a lower building (or buildings). That said, the developer has a chance to help improve things.