Golden Spur returns to USC campus
August 16, 2024
Garvin Design Group and Hood Construction joined the University of South Carolina for a special grand opening of the Golden Spur restaurant on August 15.
A reincarnation of an old campus favorite sports pub of the same name, the new Golden Spur occupies a ground-floor space within the recently completed Campus Village development. Key features of the new Golden Spur include:
- Acoustical ceiling clouds in geometric shapes suspended from exposed black ceiling structure
- Bar back tile with an etched pattern reminiscent of chicken wire, a subtle nod to the Gamecock mascot
- An interior color palette that celebrates Gamecock colors and incorporates golden accents
- Digital wall displays that celebrate Gamecock Athletics
“It’s been so much fun learning about the old Golden Spur pub and bringing it back to life for a new generation of USC students,” said Kim Moon, Garvin Design Group Interior Designer. “The Gamecock motif provides so many opportunities for creative reimagining and it was an exciting design challenge to make the new Golden Spur reflective of today’s USC.”
The Golden Spur project began design in early 2024 and construction was completed in just two months. The new restaurant is open just in time for the fall 2024 semester.
“It’s been an honor to bring back the Golden Spur to USC’s campus,” said Amanda Harter, Hood Construction Project Manager. “I think it has a great new home, and we look forward to seeing how the incoming students enjoy it.”
About Garvin Design Group
Celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, Garvin Design Group offers comprehensive planning and design services for various project types and sizes. From master planning and programming to interior up-fits and new construction, Garvin Design Group strives to provide client-driven design solutions throughout South Carolina. The firm of 24 people has completed more than $1 billion worth of projects since its founding in 2003. GDG’s contributions to the community and the profession earned it the American Institute of Architects – South Carolina’s (AIA SC) 2019 Firm Award, the Columbia Chamber’s 2020 Small Business of the Year Award, and recognition as a 2021 and 2022 Top 3 Best in Business Award from SC Business Monthly. For more information, visit www.garvindesigngroup.com.
About Hood Construction
Hood Construction Company was founded in 1986 as a full-service Construction Management firm, currently licensed in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. Now in its 37th year, Hood specializes in CM-R and Design-Assist Delivery, Pre-construction Consulting, Site Analysis, Project Management, and General Contracting for a broad spectrum of commercial and industrial clients. For more information, please visit us online at www.hoodconstruction.com.
