Scott Garvin AIA, LEED AP

Born and raised in Aiken, South Carolina, Scott Garvin graduated from Clemson University in 1984 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Design. He received his Masters in Architecture in 1986 from Clemson and spent a semester in Italy for overseas study. After working in Greenville for a few years, Scott relocated to Columbia and has practiced architecture in the region for more than 30 years. He established Garvin Design Group in 2003. He has been involved in the design and management of more than $900,000,000 worth of projects and launched Garvin Design Group in order to provide client-driven design solutions, utilizing more strategic delivery models. Scott is directly involved with every project with a particular focus on the client’s objectives, schedule, and budget. He also spearheads the corporate business and marketing functions of the firm. Scott has been involved with significant projects around the state, including the USC Strom Thurmond Wellness Center, the revitalization of the Olympia and Granby Mills and Palmetto Compress, and the expansion of the Peace Center for the Performing Arts in Greenville. Scott lives in Lexington with his wife Mary and has four daughters. Off the boards, Scott enjoys boating with the family, saltwater fishing, and playing golf. He does not play tennis because Mary can beat him.