Quinn Patterson has joined the firm as an interior designer. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences, with a major in interior design, from the University of Alabama. She is also a LEED Green Associate, bringing a sustainability-minded perspective to her design work.
Announcements
Preserving Greenville’s History: The W.H. Smith Tourist Home
We are so proud of the Greenville City Planning Commission who took the bold move to preserve the W.H. Smith Tourist Home. This two-story home is listed in the 1954 Negro Travelers’ Green Book — that guide served as a lifeline for Black Americans traveling through Jim Crow America.
Celebrating 25 Years
Twenty-five years ago, Johnston Design Group opened its doors in Greenville with a straightforward conviction: that the built environment should enhance the well-being of the people who inhabit it, respect…
Smart Design, Smart Spending For Schools
In an education landscape where districts nationwide face mounting budget pressures, one South Carolina architect is demonstrating that exceptional learning environments don’t require exceptional budgets.
A Blueprint for Learning: Local Architect Transforms Educational Spaces
Clemson University Professor and Johnston Design Group Architect Byron Jefferies Brings Unique Perspective to School Design
Transforming Greenville’s North Gateway with a sustainable model for urban development
426 North Main is more than another Greenville mixed-use development. It defines the way public-private partnerships can transform urban landscapes while honoring community vision.
Gracie Plaza at 250 North Church Moves Forward
The Greenville Journal has an update on this $130 million mixed-use gateway project. Construction began in July and the developer is moving forward with public improvements, including an outdoor plaza, upgraded landscaping and new site lighting.
JDG announces construction of Gracie Plaza at 250 Church Street
Rising as South Carolina’s tallest building, the Gateway Project will serve as a defining landmark for visitors entering downtown Greenville from the east.
Byron Jefferies is now JDG Director of Business Development
Byron joined JDG in 2019 as an architectural designer and quickly established his worth to the firm and our clients. He became an Associate in 2023 and assumed responsibility for business development earlier this year.
Augustus Abbey joins JDG as an architectural designer
Augustus Abbey has joined the firm as an architectural designer. He handles schematic design, construction documents and construction administration on residential and commercial projects.