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Greenville’s Design Review Board approves Gracie Plaza project - Johnston Design Group It’s on! Greenville has approved our plan for the Gracie Plaza project, at the site of the former Greenville Memorial Auditorium.

Celebrating long friendships and great clients at Artisphere! Emily Williamson Laundra an Oobe alumni and now Young Office.

Johnston Design Group welcomes Ryan McKibben - Johnston Design Group Ryan is an architect and project manager, working on residential and master planning projects. He earned his BS in Construction at Clemson University and his Master’s in Architecture at Georgia Institute of Technology.

Bridgeway station

Ribbon cutting event at Bridgeway Station

Johnston Design Group welcomes Hannah Koke - Johnston Design Group Janine has joined the firm as our first contract administrator. A graduate of Bob Jones University, she comes to us from a local design firm. Her mission is to ensure that our creativity and inspiration flourish in a business context.

April 22 is Earth Day - Johnston Design Group We’re celebrating Earth Day this year by being mindful of our connection to the earth, as we embrace the stillness that this pandemic has forced on us.

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Former site of the Greenville Memorial Auditorium, set to become 'Gracie Plaza.' Former site of the Greenville Memorial Auditorium, set to become 'Gracie Plaza.'

We are Hiring for a Project Architect

Johnston Design Group seeks a Project Architect for a variety of project types ranging from custom residential and multi-family to large scale commercial and mixed-use projects. This is a full-time position in our office environment located in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Occasional travel to jobsites in the region may be required. Compensation is competitive and will be based on qualifications. Benefits include but are not limited to flextime, matching IRA contribution, HSA contribution, and unlimited access to the best coffee in town.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Architect will lead project development in its entirety through all phases from programming to construction administration. Specific tasks include programming and conceptual design sessions with Clients, creative design development, and preparation of construction documents. The Project Architect will be the primary contact for engineering consultants, general contractors, owners, team members, and municipal authorities. Project involvement will also include typical construction administration duties such as shop drawing and submittal review, periodic construction observation, and contract administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Accredited architectural degree- BArch or March
• 3+ years of professional experience
• Diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and related software
• Strong knowledge of construction details
• Strong knowledge of building codes

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Architectural Licensure
• Ability to effectively manage a small project team of staff and consultants.
• Sustainable accreditation such as LEED or WELL AP
• Independent project management
• Proficiency in verbal and graphic communication

Scott Johnston featured in Greenville Business Magazine 50 Most Influential - Johnston Design Group This vibrant new mixed use development within Greenville’s West End District celebrates the contribution of Dr E.E. McClaren by combining the preservation of the historic McClaren Clinic with a modern high rise aesthetic.

We are kicking off the new year at Oak Grove Apartments in Wilmington. This active adult community has been making impressive strides the last few months and coming together beautifully. Looking forward to delivering this 186-unit project for our client Trask Land Company this May!

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Mill Village Ministries breaks ground for its new home - Johnston Design Group On October 3rd, Mill Village Ministries broke ground on their new home on Pendleton in the Village of West Greenville.

At Home looks at restorative design - Johnston Design Group At Home Upstate looks at the Johnston Design Group approach to restorative design in the Fall 2023 issue.

It’s official. Luke Perry is now an Architect - Johnston Design Group Luke joined us in 2018 as an architectural designer and project manager. This year, the firm named him as an associate and he finally completed the paperwork for his architect licensure.

Johnston Design Group welcomes Janine Bray - Johnston Design Group Janine has joined the firm as our first contract administrator. A graduate of Bob Jones University, she comes to us from a local design firm. Her mission is to ensure that our creativity and inspiration flourish in a business context.

Job shadowing at Johnston Design Group - Johnston Design Group As a rising junior studying architecture at Clemson, I want to meet architects and designers, and see their work process for myself. I felt the best way to do this would be with job shadowing.

New state and local funding help transform the McClaren Medical Shelter - Johnston Design Group The Urban League of the Upstate has worked with the state legislature and City of Greenville to transform this historic building into a center that will promote health and quality of life in the Upstate.

Johnston Design Group names Byron Jefferies as an Associate - Johnston Design Group "As an associate, I want to be a leader. Scott and I talk about my responsibilities and role as an associate, and I want to play a key role in business development."

Johnston Design Group welcomes Lauren Kolb - Johnston Design Group Lauren has joined the firm as an interior designer. A graduate of Anderson University, she is currently working on a mix of high-end residential, multi-family and commercial projects.

Gracie Plaza at the Arena District — the intersection of urban renewal and restorative design - Johnston Design Group The Upstate Business Journal recently took a look at major mixed-use projects in the Upstate. We were pleased to see the article list two of our projects.

Grazie to NRI!

Updated Greenville Gateway plans unveiled for old auditorium property NRI has dubbed the new Gateway project as Gracie Plaza at the Arena District: where the community meets, according to founding partner Nir Shoshani.

Johnston Design Group welcomes Elena Naydenova - Johnston Design Group Kyvan is an experienced architect and construction manager who moved to Greenville late in 2021. He’d originally planned to retire, but decided to come work with us instead.

Johnston Design Group on Instagram: "Our JDG Fall Fling yesterday was some fun times we’ll be keeping in our back pocket this coming work week - Happy Fall from the JDG team!!🍁🍂" Johnston Design Group shared a post on Instagram: "Our JDG Fall Fling yesterday was some fun times we’ll be keeping in our back pocket this coming work week - Happy Fall from the JDG team!!🍁🍂". Follow their account to see 5 posts.

Bridgeway Station brings old world Italian charm to the Upstate - Johnston Design Group Hughes Investments is working on an urban village along I-385 in Mauldin. Bridgeway Station will offer at least 1 million square feet of new apartments, offices, shopping, dining, lodging and entertainment.

Johnston Design Group welcomes Kyvan Luu - Johnston Design Group Kyvan is an experienced architect and construction manager who moved to Greenville late in 2021. He’d originally planned to retire, but decided to come work with us instead.

Does downtown Greenville need another development with $2 million condos? - Johnston Design Group Congratulations to Anu Rao! She’s earned her LEED Green Associate designation, “demonstrating the knowledge and understanding of green building practices and principles needed to support the use of the LEED green building program.”