Garvin Design Group Welcomes Shannon Maria

Garvin Design Group is pleased to announce 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 to earn dual graduate degrees from the University of Miami in Florida, completing her Master of Architecture and Master of Real Estate and Urbanism in 2025. Immediately after graduation, she worked in downtown Miami designing high-rise/mixed-use/multifamily buildings. In her free time, Shannon enjoys reading, going to the beach, and exploring Columbia.
 
“We are so excited to welcome Shannon to our firm and to Columbia,” said Scott Garvin, President of Garvin Design Group. “Her early experience designing big projects and her dual degrees will be incredible assets for our team, and we’re excited to recruit another young professional to our firm’s home city.”
 
With the addition of Shannon Maria, Garvin Design Group’s team now includes 20 people.
 
About Garvin Design Group: Celebrating its 22^nd anniversary this year, 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 21 people has completed more than $1.2 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, Columbia Metropolitan Magazine’s Best of Columbia Award, and recognition as a Top 3 Best in Business Award from SC Business Monthly. For more information, visit www.garvindesigngroup.com.