Garvin Design Group Welcomes Wendy Favila
Garvin Design Group is pleased to welcome Wendy Favila back to the firm as a full-time architectural designer. Wendy grew up in the Midlands and completed her undergraduate degree at Clemson University with a major in Architecture and a minor in Construction Science & Management. She completed Clemson’s Integrated Path to Architecture Licensure (IPAL) program and spent a semester in Charleston. Wendy plans to pursue a graduate degree in Architecture in the fall of 2026. Beyond the studio, Wendy is a
Garvin Design Group Welcomes Shannon Maria
Garvin Design Group is pleased to announce that Shannon Maria has joined the firm’s architectural design team. Originally from central Massachusetts, Shannon completed her studies at Clemson University in 2023. She went on to earn dual graduate degrees from the University of Miami in Florida, completing her Master of Architecture and Master of Real Estate and Urbanism in 2025. Immediately after graduation, she worked in downtown Miami designing high-rise/mixed-use/multifamily buildings. In her free time,
Garvin Design Group, Hood Construction Complete USC's Garnet Station at Russell House
Garvin Design Group and Hood Construction joined University of South Carolina (USC) administrators, students, and staff to celebrate the grand opening of Garnet Station, the newest and largest dining destination on the USC campus, serving nearly 500 students and staff. Located on the ground floor of USC’s beloved Russell House University Union, Garnet Station is a modern, flexible dining space in a central campus location. The project was completed on an aggressive four-month construction schedule. The
Garvin Design Group, Contract Construction Complete Coastal Carolina University’s Indoor Practice Facility
Garvin Design Group, HNTB, and Contract Construction are proud to announce the completion of Coastal Carolina University’s new Indoor Practice Facility in Conway, South Carolina. This state-of-the-art, 93,000-square-foot facility marks a significant enhancement to the university’s athletic and community event capabilities. Located just south of Brooks Stadium, the Indoor Practice Facility includes a full-size synthetic football field, coaches’ observation tower, training room, video recording platforms,
Garvin Design Group + Hood Construction Complete USC Idea Center at Gateway 737
On July 21, Garvin Design Group and Hood Construction joined members of the University of South Carolina community for a special grand opening event and tour of the recently completed Idea Center. The Idea Center occupies three levels of the 11-story Gateway 737 building at the corner of Gadsden and Greene Streets in downtown Columbia. Completed on an accelerated schedule, the nearly 44,000-sf Idea Center is the newest collaboration hub for the University of South Carolina. The Idea Center is intended to
Garvin Design Group’s Jerome Simiyon Earns Architecture Licensure
Garvin Design Group is pleased to announce that Jerome Simiyon recently earned licensure as a registered architect. Simiyon’s licensure follows the successful completion of the rigorous, six-part Architect Registration Examination (ARE) and certification by the South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners. Simiyon is now one of Garvin Design Group’s 11 licensed architects. “I am deeply grateful for the guidance and support from my colleagues, mentors, and the entire team at Garvin Design Group,”
Garvin Design Group Welcomes Carlos Richardson Back to the Firm
Garvin Design Group recently welcomed Carlos Richardson back to the studio as a full-time architectural designer. Richardson graduated from Clemson with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture in December 2024. Originally from Lexington, Carlos completed summer internships with Garvin Design Group in 2023 and 2024. His curiosity about the world inspired him to study abroad in Barcelona, Spain in the spring of 2024, which sparked new plans for future international travel. Carlos will be part of the Garvin
