CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF IMPACT

Scott Garvin resigns as a Partner at an established local firm and launches Garvin Design Group. Terry Buchmann, Mark Timbes, and David Sickinger soon join the new firm. Scott rented a small office space on Lincoln Street on the first day of business.

Adaptive reuse of the historic Granby Mill building sparks revitalization of Columbia’s mill village district. The relationship with PMC Properties has lasted 19 years with projects in 5 states.

Rehabilitation of Gervais Place in Columbia’s Vista arts & entertainment district enhances a major Columbia thoroughfare.  Starbucks becomes an anchor tenant for new development.

Early success inspires the expansion of both GDG’s staff and studio. GDG moves to the second floor of the newly renovated Gervais Place building, above the first studio.

Design for USC’s Honors College wins multiple design awards and sets a new standard for new construction and sustainable design on campus.

Revitalization of the historic community center in the Olympia Mill village transforms a dilapidated building into the most popular venue in Columbia, inspiring new community events.

Total renovation of USC’s Patterson Hall proves GDG’s mettle as a higher education design firm that can develop creative solutions for messy renovations.

Adaptive reuse of a 1920s department store building encourages additional commercial rehabilitation in the city’s urban core, stimulating growth on the 1600 block of Main Street.

Renovations and additions to the Peace Center create a dynamic new public plaza and park-like amphitheater in the heart of downtown Greenville.

Design for Coastal Carolina University’s HTC Center pushed the envelope for more progressive design on campus.

Collaboration with Oliver Gospel Mission marks GDG’s first major work with a local nonprofit focused on helping those experiencing homelessness.

Adaptive reuse preserved three of Columbia’s oldest buildings (c. 1890s) and created a mixed-use campus with restaurants, apartments, a venue, and a pedestrian plaza.

Adaptive reuse of Olympia Mills wins GDG the SC Governor’s award for Historic Preservation for the first time.

Adaptive reuse of Olympia Mills wins GDG the SC Governor’s award for Historic Preservation for the first time.

Collaboration with Timbes Architectural Group (TAG) forms a longstanding partnership with a major hospitality client.

Hilton Head resort wins a national hospitality award for design.

Liza Brockman joins GDG, doubling the firm’s Interior Design staff and inspiring expansion of the studio’s Interior Design space.

Adaptive reuse of the Central Energy facility is one of the BullStreet District’s first completed projects and sparks enthusiasm for the campus redevelopment.

Upfit for Halls Chophouse creates a highly anticipated fine dining experience on Columbia’s Main Street.

A new Education Facility for Homeless No More creates a dynamic new space for families in need and forges a new partnership with a visionary local nonprofit.

Significant renovations at Williams-Brice stadium establish a recurring partnership with national sports design firm HNTB Corp and a relationship with USC Athletics.

GDG’s first new construction project at Clemson creates a dynamic new home for the University’s championship teams.

Design for a five-story luxury hotel raises the bar for new design on the historic Charleston peninsula and sets a new standard for working with historic neighborhoods and the Board of Architectural Review.

The American Institute of Architects – South Carolina section honors GDG with its prestigious Firm Award for contributions to the profession. It’s only the 12^th time AIASC has conferred the Firm Award in its 26-year history.

1649 Main Street (home to Hendrix and The Woody) wins GDG its first-ever award from the American Institute of Architects – South Atlantic Region (AIASAR) and its 50^th award overall.  This historic renovation helped anchor the revitalization of Main Street’s 1600 block. 

A daring new tower on Atlanta’s Centennial Page adds a showstopping moment to the city skyline and becomes GDG’s sixth significant hospitality project completed since 2014. 

Wyndham-Margaritaville wins two national awards for resort design.

New complex creates state-of-the-art facilities for Clemson’s existing Women’s Rowing program and new Women’s Lacrosse and Women’s Gymnastics programs.