Programs & Membership Manager
March 16, 2026
AIA South Carolina offers a variety of services to our members: continuing education, leadership development, knowledge networks, government advocacy, collaborations with the design and construction industries, and student and public…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith acquires MCA Architecture
March 12, 2026
McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) is announcing its acquisition of MCA Architecture (MCA) of Greenville, SC. This partnership deepens and expands the MPS industrial practice which designs and plans advanced and…
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SeamonWhiteside welcomes six new shareholders, reinforcing growth and leadership across the Carolinas
February 25, 2026
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced the elevation of six key leaders to shareholder, a strategic expansion of the firm’s ownership as it…
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DP3 Architects celebrates groundbreaking of the Peoples Bank in Pendleton, South Carolina
February 23, 2026
DP3 Architects joined The Peoples Bank and community leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Peoples Bank building in Pendleton, SC, marking another significant investment in the growth of…
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Pyramid Contracting Breaks Ground on North Shore CDR+J in the Lowcountry
February 23, 2026
Pyramid Contracting is proud to announce the groundbreaking of North Shore CDR+J, a new automotive dealership project in the Lowcountry. The project is owned by Jack Hanania and is scheduled…
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Pyramid Contracting breaks ground on North Shore CDR+J in the Lowcountry
February 23, 2026
Pyramid Contracting announced the groundbreaking of North Shore CDR+J, a new automotive dealership project in the Lowcountry. The project is owned by Jack Hanania and is scheduled for completion on…
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DP3 Architects launches dedicated commercial studio
February 18, 2026
DP3 Architects has launched a dedicated Commercial Studio to support retail, workplace, mixed-use, and other commercial development projects across the Southeast. The studio formalizes the body of work the firm…
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1×1 Design announces Asheley St. John and Maddi Riester to serve on American Institute of Architects (AIA) boards
February 9, 20261×1 Design announced two team members who will be serving on local American Institute of Architects boards. Asheley St. John has been elected to continue her service on the AIA…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes Isabella Barbagallo as summer 2026 intern
February 4, 2026
Garvin Design Group announced 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…
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Cohn Construction completes the new headquarters for GoAtlas
February 3, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed the new headquarters for GoAtlas, designed to support the company’s growth. Located on a 9.74-acre site in Ridgeville, the 31,200 SF facility combines 10,500 SF of…
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Three from Quackenbush Architects + Planners named to AIA South Carolina, Columbia boards
January 28, 2026
Quackenbush Architects + Planners announced that three members of the firm will serve in board positions for both the American Institute of Architects South Carolina (AIASC) and the AIA Columbia…
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Kawonu Golf Club architect Andrew Green receives Golf Digest award
January 28, 2026
Green earns Best Renovation of the Year honors as Kawonu prepares for 2027 opening Kawonu Golf Club, the private golf-only club under construction near Greenville, South Carolina, announced that course…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. welcomes John Trejo-Chavez
January 14, 2026
DP3 Architects, Ltd. announced the addition of John Trejo-Chavez to the firm. John joins DP3 Architects with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and a minor in Construction Science and…
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Hood Construction breaks ground for Belvedere Elementary School addition
January 13, 2026
On November 18th, the teams of Hood Construction and Cheatham Fletcher Scott Architects + Designers joined Belvedere Elementary School’s administrators and staff to celebrate the ground breaking of their new kitchen,…
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Hood Construction, Garvin Design Group celebrate Gather COLA grand opening
December 23, 2025On December 5th, Hood Construction and Garvin Design Group joined Cason Development Group, Four Oaks Property Group, and Hughes Development for the grand opening of Gather COLA. Located at the corner…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes Emma Grace Connelly as an architectural intern
December 15, 2025
Garvin Design Group welcomed Emma Grace Connelly back to the firm as a winter architectural intern. Emma Grace is currently a graduate student at Clemson University’s Richard A. McMahan School…
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Five Star Bath Solutions of Charleston
December 13, 2025
Five Star Bath Solutions of Charleston delivers the highest quality materials and professional bathroom remodeling services, while respecting your time, space, AND budget. We provide five star quality bathroom renovations…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes Wendy Favila
December 10, 2025
Garvin Design Group welcomed 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…
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AIA Greenville Chapter awards Judson Mill 2025 Honor Award in Adaptive Reuse/Historic Preservation
December 9, 2025
AIA Greenville selected Judson Mill for the prestigious 2025 Honor Award in Adaptive Reuse/Historic Preservation in recognition of professional excellence in design and construction. The chapter presented the award at a ceremony…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes Shannon Maria
December 3, 2025
Garvin Design Group announced 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…
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Hood Construction, McMillan Pazdan Smith breaks ground on Riverbanks Zoo & Garden’s Conservation Learning Center
December 1, 2025The teams of Hood Construction & McMillan Pazdan Smith have kicked off construction of the Jane B. Friedman Conservation Learning Center at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Located adjacent to the…
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Mixed-use redevelopment named “Seaboard Vista” to honor historic legacy of Congaree Vista
November 20, 2025
Partners of the notable historic adaptive reuse project in Columbia, South Carolina’s Congaree Vista announce the project to be named “Seaboard Vista.” The name honors the legacy of the Seaboard…
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Hood Construction, Moseley Architects celebrates SLED Pee Dee regional office grand opening
November 18, 2025
On October 28th, Hood Construction and Moseley Architects joined the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to celebrate the grand opening of their new regional office in Florence County. Located…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood adds engineering project manager in Charleston
November 5, 2025
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) Charleston welcomes engineering project manager Mattson Wiksell, PE to the team in Charleston, expanding the firm’s expertise and reach in the Carolinas. The Mount Pleasant native…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood adds engineering project manager in Charleston
November 4, 2025
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) Charleston welcomes engineering project manager Mattson Wiksell, PE to the team in Charleston, expanding the firm’s expertise and reach in the Carolinas. The Mount Pleasant native…
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Hartness welcomes Joseph Barnes as Director of Development
October 27, 2025
Acclaimed Design and Development Professional Brings Global Expertise to Uphold Hartness Vision and Advance Future Opportunities Hartness has announced the appointment of Joseph Barnes as Director of Development, bringing more…
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Scott Powell appointed to Clemson Architectural Foundation Board
October 20, 2025
Craig Gaulden Davis | PBK (CGD | PBK) announced that Scott Powell, Managing Principal of the firm, has been appointed to the Clemson Architectural Foundation (CAF) Board at Clemson University.…
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Cobblestone Land Co. launches to redefine land development services across the Southeast
October 20, 2025
Cobblestone Land Co., a full-service landscape and hardscape development company, formerly Bridgewater Land Services, announced its official launch, bringing a new level of clarity, accountability and craftsmanship to the land…
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Charleston Housing Authority project at 275 Huger Street gains final approval
October 9, 2025The Charleston Housing Authority (CHA) has received final approval from the City of Charleston’s Board of Architectural Review (BAR) for the redevelopment of 275 Huger Street, advancing a key affordable…
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Verdae Development, Inc. appoints Eric Miller as senior development manager
October 8, 2025
Accomplished project manager to oversee Bolden Street District and advance Verdae’s long-term master plan Verdae Development, Inc. has appointed Eric Miller as senior development manager, where he will lead the…
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LS3P congratulates University of South Carolina on nursing program ranking
October 8, 2025
LS3P congratulates the University of South Carolina on its impressive rise in the latest U.S. News rankings, with the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program climbing 17 spots to reach…
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LS3P’s Tyler McKenzie selected to participate in Leadership Columbia
October 7, 2025
LS3P announced that Tyler McKenzie, AIA, Senior Associate and Architect in the firm’s Columbia office, has been selected for the Leadership Columbia Class of 2026. This esteemed program, hosted by…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Wes Lyles, Studio 2LR
October 6, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Garvin Design Group, Oliver Hospitality and Colliers | South Carolina to host Design Charrette September 29-30 for public feedback on Hotel Aiken redevelopment
September 24, 2025WHAT: Design Charrette for Hotel Aiken redevelopment, hosted by Garvin Design Group, Oliver Hospitality and Colliers | South Carolina WHO: Citizens and media are invited to a public input session for the…
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Biltmore Walk debuts interior renderings showcasing the design vision for its luxury townhome community
September 23, 2025
Interiors highlight spacious layouts, curated finishes, private terraces, and master suites designed for both elegance and comfort. Keene Development Group has revealed interior renderings of Biltmore Walk, offering the first…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners announces new associate architect, Hannah Cuttill
September 3, 2025
Quackenbush Architects + Planners announced and welcomed Hannah Cuttill to the Q+ team as a new associate architect. Cuttill, who grew up in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, has both a…
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Clemson announces the Richard A. McMahan School of Architecture
August 31, 2025Clemson University unveiled the new name of its School of Architecture in an event yesterday held at the College Architecture, Art and Construction on the University’s main campus. Thanks to…
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DP3 Architects named South Carolina “Best Places to Work”
August 26, 2025
DP3 Architects shared that it has once again been recognized as one of South Carolina’s “Best Places to Work”. This marks the fourth consecutive year the firm has earned this…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners announces new associate architect, Kathryn Risola
August 26, 2025
Quackenbush Architects + Planners announced and welcomed Kathryn “Kat” Risola to the Q+ team as a new associate architect. Risola, who grew up on Long Island, New York, has a…
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Garvin Design Group, Hood Construction complete USC Garnet Station at Russell House
August 18, 2025
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…
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Melrose Market, a new concept from local restaurateur, announced for Melrose Heights retail center
August 15, 2025
Led by industry veteran Chad Elsey, the American brasserie is planned to open in 2026 Columbia’s hospitality scene is set to welcome a fresh concept with the announcement of Melrose…
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Garvin Design Group, HNTB, and Contract Construction complete Coastal Carolina University’s Indoor Practice Facility
August 4, 2025
Garvin Design Group, HNTB, and Contract Construction announced 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…
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City of Columbia holds successful Center for Architecture grand opening
August 4, 2025
The City of Columbia, American Institute of Architects South Carolina Chapter (AIASC), South Carolina Architectural Foundation (SCAF) and the Main Street District, held a grand opening for the Center of…
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City of Orangeburg celebrates milestone with ribbon cutting of new City Hall
July 30, 2025
Modern facility to enhance services and strengthen community engagement The City of Orangeburg announced the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for its new City Hall on Wednesday, August 6…
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2025 marks GMK’s new leadership appointments to guide the firm’s next generation of service and growth
July 27, 2025
GMK Associates, Inc., a mainstay design and construction services firm based in Columbia, SC, announced the formal transition of Thomas M. Weiland, AIA, NCARB, Jeffrey W. Bernagozzi, PE, LEED AP,…
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Huntsville architecture Firm Fuqua & Partners joins McMillan Pazdan Smith
July 27, 2025McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture (MPS) announced that Fuqua & Partners Architects (FPA), a progressive community-based architecture, interiors and planning firm operating in Huntsville, Alabama since 1983, has joined McMillan Pazdan…
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City of Charleston unveils two major parks projects funded by 2023 bond referendum
July 24, 2025Transformational investments in West Ashley and Johns Island recreation facilities announced The City of Charleston announced two major recreation projects launching as part of the city’s Parks & Recreation Master…
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DP3 Architects celebrates newest licensed architects
July 23, 2025
DP3 Architects announced that Carlo Mellone, AIA, and Kyle Tonkins, AIA, have successfully completed the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) and have been granted licensure. Carlo Mellone, AIA, is a graduate…
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Garvin Design Group, Hood Construction complete USC Idea Center at Gateway 737
July 22, 2025
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…
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Quackenbush Architects’ Spencer Hutchinson graduates from Leadership Columbia
July 3, 2025
Spencer Hutchinson, AIA, an architect and principal at Quackenbush Architects + Planners, recently graduated from Leadership Columbia, a 10-month Columbia Chamber of Commerce program for emerging and existing leaders in…
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