Charlie Boney

Architect

What is Charlie Boney known for?

Born on November 16, 1924 in New Hanover, North Carolina, Charles (Charlie) Hussey Boney was an iconic American architect who made notable contributions to the state's design heritage. He attended the New Hanover High School in Wilmington and later studied at North Carolina State University before serving in World War II. Post-war, he returned to finish his education and earned a BA in Architecture from North Carolina State University's School of Design.

Following his education, Charlie Boney joined his family firm, Leslie N. Boney Architects, in Wilmington, NC. Under his leadership, the company expanded from a local business to a regional firm, making it one of the largest in the state. The firm later changed its name to LS3P.

Throughout his career, he designed various structures including modernist houses, hospitals, schools, and other buildings. His work reflects his interest in Health Care Design as he designed hospitals such as the New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Duplin General Hospital, and Cape Fear Memorial Hospital. His other projects include First Bank Headquarters and several educational institutions like Hoggard High School, Laney High School, and Brogden Hall.

Boney wasn't just known for his architectural designs, he was a passionate advocate for the profession of architecture. He held numerous positions with the American Institute of Architecture (AIA) at all levels. He served as the President of AIA North Carolina in 1974, and in 2003, won the F. Carter Williams Gold Medal for career achievement. In 2014, he was awarded North Carolina's Order of the Long Leaf Pine.

Charlie Boney passed away on May 16, 2014, leaving behind a significant legacy in the architectural landscape of North Carolina. His father, Leslie Norwood Boney, was also an architect who founded the firm Boney worked at during his career and his descendants includes three daughters, Elizabeth Boney Jenkins, Lynne Boney, and Susan Boney Coleman.

Additional details about his life and career can be obtained from Legacy.com as well as from the North Carolina Modernist Houses.