Garvin Design Group Celebrates 23 Years
Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group marked its 23rd anniversary on June 26, 2026. In its 23-year history, Garvin Design Group has established itself as a leader in design for higher education, historic preservation, K-12 education, hospitality, athletics, and commercial projects. The firm has grown to include 26 team members, amassed over $2 billion worth of project experience, and earned more than 80 awards. Over the past year, Garvin Design Group has continued
Isabella Barbagallo Joins Garvin Design Group for Summer 2026
Garvin Design Group is pleased to announce that Isabella Barbagallo will join the firm as an interior design intern for the summer of 2026. Isabella is currently completing her junior year at Kansas State University (KSU). Originally from the St. Louis, Missouri area, Isabella will complete her Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design in May 2027. During her time at Kansas State University, Isabella has served as an APDesign Ambassador representing KSU’s College of Architecture, Planning, and Design
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
