New Library Facilities for Berkeley County

As one of the fastest-growing counties in the state of South Carolina, Berkeley County is improving its public facilities to meet a growing citizen demand. The county will be renovating the historic old St. Stephen Elementary School to provide 5,000 square feet of library space, as well as building a new 4,000 square foot library in Hanahan. Both libraries are now housed in rented shopping center spaces.


SGA is proud to be involved in these projects to provide the citizens of Berkeley County with new facilities in which to learn, collaborate and work. Read more about the renovations here.

SGA Architecture Adds Associate Principals

SGA Architecture is pleased to announce that Mr. Donald Baus, AIA, CCCA, LEED AP has joined our North Charleston office as Associate Principal, overseeing architectural projects.

Mr. Baus brings over 16 years of experience designing multiple project types for Higher Education, K-12 Education and Multifamily clients. Prior to joining SGA, Mr. Baus was a Senior Associate at Perkins Eastman and a Project Architect at LS3P. Mr. Baus has a bachelor of environmental design from Univeristy of Colorado, Boulder and a bachelor of architecture from University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Ms. Jenny Horne, RLA, ASLA has been named Associate Principal. Ms. Horne has been with SGA for 7 years as Land Planner / Landscape Architect, and has 15 years experience designing urban and regional parks and playgrounds, athletic facilities, streetscapes, and large commerical and residential developments. Ms. Horne has a bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia School of Environmental Design.

Ms. Jenny Horne, RLA, ASLA has also been named Associate Principal. Ms. Horne has been with SGA for 8 years a a Land Planner / Landscape Architect and has 15 years experience designing urban and regional parks and playgrounds, athletic facilities, streetscapes and large commercial and residential developments. Ms. Horne has a bachelor of landscape architecture from the University of Georgia School of Environmental Design.

Litchfield By the Sea Renovation Completed

SGA recently wrapped up work on a major update to the Litchfield By The Sea Clubhouse. Here's a sneak peek, but you can see more on our Facebook page here.

Horry-Georgetown Technical College Signage & Roundabout

The Digitel Myrtle Beach has featured one of SGA's current projects - a master plan & new entrance for Horry-Georgetown Technical College's Conway, South Carolina Campus - on their site this morning.

The signage and entry roundabout are the first elements of a master plan prepared by SGA Architecture. The signage - constructed of aluminum and designed by SGA's landscape architects - reflects a new aesthetic adopted by the College.

Over the course of several phases, the master plan will include the construction of two new academic buildings (100,000 square feet total) and the reconfiguration of vehicular and pedestrian pathways in order to create a more close-knit and walkable campus.

(Photo credit goes to Andre Pope, author of The Digitel article linked above).

Morris Square Urban Infill Wins Merit Award

SGA Architecture's project, Morris Square Urban Infill, has been recognized by the Tri-State American Society of Landscape Architects with a Merit Award in the category of Analysis and Planning. The Tri-State ASLA includes landscape architects and land planners from South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.



Morris Square was developed by Vince Graham of the I'On Group with cooperation with the City of Charleston Department of Parks. Thomas and Hutton were the civil engineers on the project.

Morris Square Urban Infill is designed to be an integrated part of its surroundings, filling a void between Radcliffeborough and Cannonborough/Elliotborough with a new pocket of urban fabric. Occupying a privately owned vacant lot, in phase 1, and a City owned park, in phase 2, the project continues a tradition of organic infill that characterizes much of the Charleston Peninsula. The Master Plan for Morris Square draws inspiration from Charleston's network of walkable streets, tree-shaded parks and urban niches, happenstance or planned as they may be. They are inspired by the gilmpses of hidden gardens, views through iron gates to hidden courtyards, brick paths to places beyond our public reach and the small ancillary spaces carefully adorned by flowers and planted urns to with the passerby is briefly privy while walking slowly down the streets of Charleston.

SGA wishes to thank all who worked on this project for their hard work and dedication in creating such a unique space in downtown Charleston.

SGA Architecture Announces Three New Hires

SGA Architecture has welcomed three new hires to its team.



John Reuter, AIA, has joined SGA's Charleston office as an Architect. Mr. Reuter brings over 40 years of experience to the team. He is a graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy. John specializes in the Design Development and Construction Document project phases, and is a specialist in codes and building technology. His past experience includes Department of Defense, K-12 and higher education, and healthcare.







Mary Anna Phillips, ASID, LEED AP, has joined SGA's Pawleys Island Office as Interior Designer. Mrs. Phillips has a bachelor of science in Interior Design from Western Carolina University, and brings ten years of experience in interior design and architecture, including LEED design and documentation. Her portfolio includes hospitality, healthcare, commercial, and residential projects.

Lauren Minors has joined SGA's Charleston office as Marketing
Coordinator. Ms. Minors is a graduate of Clemson University with a master of arts in Professional Communications. She specializes in architectural marketing, public relations, and branding.









We are excited to welcome John, Mary Anna, and Lauren to our team!

SGA Featured in Post & Courier

SGA was featured in the Charleston Post & Courier January 2nd. Below are links to the features:

http://www.postandcourier.com/photos/2010/jan/02/38782/

http://www.postandcourier.com/photos/2010/jan/02/38781/

http://www.postandcourier.com/photos/2010/jan/02/38780/