GDG receives historic preservation award for Palmetto Compress
June 23, 2017
Winners of the 2017 South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards were honored on Friday, June 16th during a ceremony at the State House. The awards were presented by Governor Henry McMaster and were sponsored by the Office of the Governor, the South Carolina Archives and History Foundation, the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, and The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation. Awards highlight six categories (Honor, Stewardship, Preservation Service, Heritage Tourism, Elected Official Honor Award, and the Governor’s Award) and recognize the exceptional accomplishments of preservation, rehabilitation and interpretation of the Palmetto State’s architectural and cultural heritage.
The Palmetto Compress in Columbia, constructed between 1917 and 1923, is a rare surviving example of a cotton compress facility and one of the largest cotton warehouses in the state. Recipient of a 2017 Honor Award, the Palmetto Compress is significant for its role in the growth of the textile industry, and is an excellent example of warehouse design and construction from the early twentieth century. The rehabilitation project focused on preserving the original warehouse form, while introducing apartment and retail uses. The project helps anchor a transforming district between downtown Columbia and the riverfront, made possible through the efforts of PMC Property Group, Garvin Design Group, and Triangle Construction Company.
About Garvin Design Group
Garvin Design Group offers comprehensive planning and design services for a variety of 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 16 people has completed over $850,000,000 worth of projects in 13 years.
