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 to expand its portfolio with several notable projects that highlight its commitment to excellence and its ability to meet the evolving needs of its clients. Some of the firm’s ongoing and recently completed projects include:

• Coastal Carolina University’s Indoor Practice Facility
• University of South Carolina’s Garnet Station at the Russell House
• Gather COLA
• Lantern Hotel
• Village Church’s New Sanctuary
• Coastal Carolina University’s Health & Human Performance Building
• Rehabilitation of the Hotel Aiken
• Columbia International University’s Health Science Center
• Ocean 23 Resort
• Rehabilitation of 1231 Lincoln Street
• Rehabilitation of 1116 Blanding Street

In addition to its project achievements, Garvin Design Group is proud to recognize several significant team milestones over the past year:

• Wendy Favila returned to the firm as a full-time architectural designer
• David Sickinger (Principal) celebrated 22 years with the firm
• Andrew Rogerson and Megan Newbold celebrated 14 years with the firm
• Alex Sojourner celebrated 10 years with the firm

“We’ve come a long way from our earliest studio days using doors as drawing tables,” said Scott Garvin, President of Garvin Design Group. “We’re so fortunate to have had so many incredible opportunities in the past 23 years, and we are truly blessed with such an amazing group of teammates.”

For more information about Garvin Design Group, visit www.garvindesigngroup.com.