Garvin Design Group

Garvin Design Group Garvin Design Group is a full service architecture, interiors, and planning firm in South Carolina.

Winner of AIA South Carolina’s prestigious Firm Award in 2019, Garvin Design Group has proudly served the state of South Carolina since 2003. Garvin Design Group commands a portfolio of architecture, interior design, and planning work that includes higher education, multifamily residential, hospitality, K12 education, commercial and retail, and religious project types. Our clients say our commitme

nt to collaborative design, ability to anticipate potential project challenges, and fun-loving attitude make us their go-to design partners. Historic projects and messy renovations are a particular area of expertise for our firm: we have earned more than 24 awards for historic preservation/adaptive reuse. We know firsthand how challenging these projects can be: we designed the comprehensive rehabilitation of Columbia’s historic AIS building (now known as Gervais Place) that now houses our studio and other businesses. Our in-house historic consulting and design services help project teams successfully pursue federal, state, and local tax credits for historic preservation and adaptive reuse. Our firm of 23 people is strategically located in the heart of Columbia’s historic Vista arts and entertainment district but we work all over the state of South Carolina. From the Lowcountry to the Upstate, from small retail upfit projects to major, large-scale historic mill rehabilitation, Garvin Design Group is proud of the role we have played in the state’s continued success.

Happy 23rd anniversary to one of our firm’s partners, Terry! For 23 years, Terry’s leadership, expertise, and devotion h...
09/03/2026

Happy 23rd anniversary to one of our firm’s partners, Terry! For 23 years, Terry’s leadership, expertise, and devotion have helped shape both our firm and the culture that makes GDG special. We’re thankful for all he brings to our team and proud to celebrate this milestone with him. Here’s to many more years, Terry!

Happy 18th anniversary to our beloved Business Manager, Dianne! For 18 years, Dianne has been an invaluable part of GDG....
09/02/2026

Happy 18th anniversary to our beloved Business Manager, Dianne! For 18 years, Dianne has been an invaluable part of GDG. We’re incredibly grateful for everything she does for our team and the many ways she contributes to our firm every day. Cheers to 18 years, Dianne! We’re so lucky to have you!

With the US Open underway, we’re celebrating a facility designed to bring the energy, community, and spirit of tennis to...
09/01/2026

With the US Open underway, we’re celebrating a facility designed to bring the energy, community, and spirit of tennis to life. From the first serve to the final point, this building was designed with connection and community in mind. It’s a facility that truly serves up something special - a real winner for Hammond School.

Hammond School’s Andy Greenberg Tennis Center: a home for the school’s growing tennis program a vibrant hub for athletes, fans, and the entire Hammond community. Designed as an anchor for South Campus athletics, the facility includes gathering spaces, locker rooms, and covered spectator seating overlooking the courts.

Inside, expansive glass walls, flexible furnishings, interactive media, and glass garage doors create a bright, welcoming environment that seamlessly connects the building to the courts. Gray textured metal panels, generous glazing, and Hammond’s signature red bring a contemporary energy to the design while complementing the architecture of the main campus.

Happy anniversary to one of our partners, Mark! For 23 years, Mark’s vision, creativity, and dedication have been an int...
08/27/2026

Happy anniversary to one of our partners, Mark! For 23 years, Mark’s vision, creativity, and dedication have been an integral part of GDG. His thoughtful approach to design and leadership continues to inspire our team every day. We’re grateful for all he brings to our firm and are proud to celebrate this milestone with him. Here’s to 23 years with Mark!

08/21/2026

As Ellie Spicer wraps up her summer internship with us, she and Andrew are reflecting on the impact of both internship and mentorship at GDG. We’ve loved having Ellie’s quick wit, collaborative spirit, and eagerness to take on new challenges in the office this summer. Thank you for choosing GDG, Ellie - we’ve loved having you with us!

Designed to support programs in nursing, public health, exercise science, health administration, recreation and sport ma...
08/18/2026

Designed to support programs in nursing, public health, exercise science, health administration, recreation and sport management, health sciences, and related fields, CCU's new Health & Human Performance Building creates a dynamic environment for students across different fields of study. Breaking ground soon, this project’s key features include a two-story lobby, a third-floor commons for gathering, and an expansive window wall that fills the interior with natural light.

Swipe for a preview of both the building’s exterior and interior spaces.

Today we welcomed Nicole Kuehner back to Columbia and back to our firm. Originally from Buffalo, New York, and a graduat...
08/17/2026

Today we welcomed Nicole Kuehner back to Columbia and back to our firm. Originally from Buffalo, New York, and a graduate of Kent State University, Nicole first joined us as an intern last summer. We’re thrilled to have her return as a full-time interior designer. Welcome back, Nicole!

Happy birthday to Jerome! Wishing you many happy returns and we hope you celebrate all weekend long.
08/14/2026

Happy birthday to Jerome! Wishing you many happy returns and we hope you celebrate all weekend long.

Back-to-school season is here. As students head back to the classroom, we’re looking back at a project designed to make ...
08/03/2026

Back-to-school season is here.

As students head back to the classroom, we’re looking back at a project designed to make learning an experience. Hammond School’s Science & Innovation Center brings education to life in experiential spaces that include a 24-foot SciDome, saltwater aquarium, greenhouse, living wall, maker space with 3D printing and laser cutting, flexible STEAM labs, and The Garage, a two-story space designed for experiments, collaboration, and discovery.

Throughout the building, glass walls, flexible classrooms, assembly stairs, exterior learning spaces, and garage doors blur the lines between the classroom and the world beyond. This project earned Merit Awards from AIA South Carolina and AIA Greater Columbia, along with an IIDA Carolinas DesignWorks Honorable Mention in Education.

Here’s to another school year filled with curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning.

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1209 Lincoln Street
Columbia, SC
29201

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