McMillan Pazdan Smith acquires Maryland’s Smolen Emr Ilkovitch Architects, expanding its K-12 design practice
October 12, 2026
About the featured image: Beach Elementary for Calvert County Public Schools is a LEED Silver-certified replacement school that balances sustainability, functionality, and civic pride. SEI received a 2025 Project of…
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MOA Architecture adds architectural designer Nylah Stover
September 29, 2026
MOA Architecture, Inc. announced the addition of Nylah Stover as an architectural designer. Stover brings experience in community-centered and sustainable design that aligns with the firm’s work on higher education,…
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Clemson’s new Forestry and Environmental Conservation building a model for sustainability, efficiency
September 10, 2026Clemson University’s Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation (FEC) moved into a cutting-edge new home at the beginning of the 2026 Fall semester. The new FEC building, located at the…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood expands Greenville office with new annex at The Commons
August 11, 2026
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), an architecture and engineering firm with an office at The Commons, announced plans to add more than 3,800 square feet to its Greenville office, increasing the…
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Studio 2LR continues growth with addition of three emerging design professionals
July 28, 2026Studio 2LR welcomed three talented emerging professionals to its architectural team: Cara Welker, Scott Dillon, and Ania Suber. As the firm’s portfolio continues to expand across higher education, healthcare, industrial,…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. welcomes Jessica Gray
June 26, 2026
DP3 Architects, Ltd. announced the addition of Jessica Gray to the firm. Jessica joins DP3 Architects with a Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Clemson University.…
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Garvin Design Group celebrates 23 years
June 25, 2026
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…
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Kawonu Golf Club reveals clubhouse designs by Architect Joel Newman
June 9, 2026First renderings reveal timeless clubhouse architecture rooted in the land that has inspired Andrew Green’s championship course Kawonu Golf Club, the private golf-only club under construction near Greenville, South Carolina,…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. welcomes Chelsea Temm, NCIDQ
June 3, 2026
DP3 Architects, Ltd. announced the addition of Senior Interior Designer, Chelsea Temm, NCIDQ to the firm. With nearly two decades of interior design experience, Chelsea brings a seasoned perspective and…
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DP3 Architects receives AIA South Carolina Award for Interior Architecture
June 1, 2026
DP3 Architects announced it has received a Citation Award in Interior Architecture from the American Institute of Architects South Carolina (AIA SC) for its work on The Daniel, a reimagined…
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Upstate Church and P+F Construction break ground on new Five Forks campus
May 7, 2026
Tenth Upstate Church location to open in Spring 2027 Upstate Church, in partnership with P+F Construction, has officially broken ground on its new Five Forks campus, marking an exciting milestone…
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Board grants landmark status to 1920s-era downtown building
April 21, 2026
Former Car Dealership at 101 College Street Ushered in the Era of the Automobile More than a century after its construction, the home of one of Greenville’s first car dealerships…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood names new regional vice president in South Carolina
April 15, 2026
Tripp Barrineau was recently appointed to the role of regional vice president of South Carolina for local architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC). Barrineau steps into the role…
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Wiregrass Archaeological Consulting joins Goodwyn Mills Cawood
April 6, 2026
Local architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood is expanding its services through the strategic acquisition of Wiregrass Archeological Consulting. Founded by Justin Stickler, M.S., RPA, in 2007 in Dothan,…
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MOA Architecture announces Reggie Stewart as Project Manager and promotes Gail Pasley to Office Manager
March 31, 2026
MOA Architecture has announced the addition of Reggie Stewart as Project Manager and the promotion of Gail Pasley to Office Manager, growing the firm’s leadership in project execution and operational…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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New Pickens Hall at Tri-County Technical College
July 3, 2025
DP3 Architects is currently working with Tri-County Technical College and Harper General Contractors to create New Pickens Hall, a central academic hub on the college’s Pendleton campus. Originally constructed in…
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Fountain Inn Development receives statewide Historic Preservation Award
July 1, 2025The developers of The Mill at Fountain Inn, the historic property formerly known as the Ellison Flour Mill, were recognized at the 2025 South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards for their transformation of the…
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Garvin Design Group celebrates 22 years
June 26, 2025
Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group marked its 22nd anniversary on June 26, 2025. In its 22-year history, Garvin Design Group has established itself as a leader…
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School of Architecture publication awarded in prestigious international design competition
June 16, 2025
Clemson University’s School of Architecture and Department of Art are celebrating a major design accolade. INTER–, Issue 1, the inaugural edition of the School’s student-led publication, has been named one of…
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Studio 2LR celebrates 20 years of design excellence
May 14, 2025
Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of creative impact, collaborative partnerships, and community-centered design. Founded in 2005, Studio 2LR has grown into a…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith announces five new Principals in the firm
May 9, 2025
McMillan Pazdan Smith, an architecture, advisory, planning, and interior design firm with studios throughout the Southeast, announced recent additions to its Principals. Team members promoted to Principal are Katherine DeMoura,…
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In Site Designs welcomes Brittany Chryst as Studio Business Manager
May 6, 2025
In Site Designs announced the addition of Brittany Chryst as the firm’s new Studio Business Manager. Brittany joined the team in 2024, bringing with her a strong background in creative…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood announces firmwide leadership promotions
April 17, 2025
Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) recently announced promotions of key individuals to firmwide leadership roles. Galen Thackston has been named president of GMC subsidiary Headwaters; Chris Engel…
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Prisma Health Family YMCA breaks ground on recreational facility expansion in response to growing community
March 11, 2025
The YMCA of Greenville broke ground today on the recreational facility expansion at the Prisma Health Family YMCA in Simpsonville in response to Southern Greenville County’s exponential growth in recent…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood adding another South Carolina location with Rock Hill expansion
March 10, 2025
Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is further investing in the Carolinas with the addition of its Rock Hill, South Carolina office. The firm is no stranger to…
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Architect Camden Muldrow joins Goodwyn Mills Cawood in Charlotte
March 5, 2025
Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is expanding its Charlotte team with the addition of architect Camden Muldrow, AIA, NCARB. Muldrow has nearly a decade of experience designing…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. welcomes two new team members
February 13, 2025
DP3 Architects announced the addition of two new team members to the firm, Brian Moulder and Seth Forrester. Brian received his Bachelor of Architecture from Clemson University in 2022. He…
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Craig Gaulden Davis announces new partnership with PBK
February 13, 2025
Industry-leading firms will merge and operate as Craig Gaulden Davis | PBK Craig Gaulden Davis Architecture (CGD), a South Carolina and Maryland-based architecture firm renowned for its innovative designs in…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood adds coastal engineering with addition of South Coast Engineers
January 22, 2025
Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is further expanding its services through the strategic acquisition of South Coast Engineers (SCE) in Fairhope, Alabama. SCE was formally established in…
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Taylors Fire and Sewer District announces grand opening of new headquarters and maintenance facility
January 20, 2025
The Taylors Fire and Sewer District is proud to announce the grand opening of its new 20,600 square-foot headquarters and 4,400 square-foot maintenance building on January 29, 2025, at 11:00…
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LS3P Columbia leadership evolution
January 13, 2025
Architecture, interiors, and planning firm LS3P, announced that Columbia Office Leader and Principal, Mary Beth Sims Branham, AIA, has now assumed the K-12 Practice Leader role for the firm. The…
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Rhonda White promoted to Community Studio Leader at DP3 Architects
January 8, 2025
DP3 Architects announced that Rhonda White has stepped into a new leadership role as Community Studio Leader. In her new role, Rhonda will oversee the firm’s community projects, bringing her…
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Clemson Architecture students win awards from the Society of American Registered Architects
December 17, 2024Six Clemson University Master of Architecture (M.Arch) students have been named among the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) 2024 Student National Design Awards winners. The award winners were announced in New…
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