Garvin Design Group is pleased to announce that Jerome Simiyon recently earned licensure as a registered architect. Simiyon’s licensure follows the successful completion of the rigorous, six-part Architect Registration Examination (ARE) and certification by the South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners. Simiyon is now one of Garvin Design Group’s 11 licensed architects. Garvin Design Group’s Jerome Simiyon Earns Architecture Licensure
“I am deeply grateful for the guidance and support from my colleagues, mentors, and the entire team at Garvin Design Group,” said Simiyon. “Their constant encouragement and collaboration have been crucial in helping me reach this milestone. It’s an incredible honor to now hold the title of architect, and I’m thrilled to have reached this point in my career. I’m eager to dive into the exciting projects we have ahead of us.”
Simiyon first joined Garvin Design Group following the completion of his graduate studies at Clemson University in 2023. He earned a Bachelor’s in Architecture from the Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology in Chennai, India, and gained licensure as a professional architect in his home country. Simiyon’s scholastic achievements include a semester in Charleston with Clemson’s Architecture + CommunityBUILD program and recognition with Clemson’s prestigious Harlan E. McClure Award. He has been part of the Garvin Design Group teams working on several athletics and hospitality projects across the state.
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“Jerome was a natural fit for our team from his first day in the studio,” said Scott Garvin, President of Garvin Design Group, “His ambition and work ethic will take him far – we’ll be glad to say we knew him when.”
About Garvin Design Group: Celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, Garvin Design Group offers comprehensive planning and design services for various 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 24 people has completed more than $1 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 2023 and 2024 Best Commercial Architect, and recognition as a 2021 - 2023 Top 3 Best in Business Award from SC Business Monthly. For more information, visit www.garvindesigngroup.com.