Meg Terry, a Sanford, NC native, graduated from the Universityof Tennessee with a Bachelor of Architecture degree, and will be Vice President of Business Development.  Meg joined the firm in 2004, and will continue in her role as Studio Leader of the 3 Degrees studio which focuses on architectural design for higher education.  She is a member of the Junior League of Greenville, serves on the Greenville Urban Design Review Board, is a past president of the Greenville Section of the American Institute of Architects, and currently serves as an Upstate Director of AIA South Carolina. 

 Brian Thomas is originally from New England and graduated from Clemson University where he earned an undergraduate and Master of Architecture degree. He has been with the firm since 1993 and will be taking on the role of Vice President of Operations.  He will continue in his role as Studio Leader of the Brain Fries studio, focusing primarily on restaurant design.  He is a member of the Pleasantburg Rotary Club and serves on the board of directors for the Greater Greenville Hockey Association.

 Ben Urueta is a native of Mexico and earned a Master of Architecture degree from Clemson University.  He has been with the firm since 1999, and will be assuming the role of Vice President of Design.  Ben has played an active role in the overall design of many projects and will continue providing creative design direction to all studios within the firm. He frequently volunteers his time as a professional advisor to undergraduate design studios at Clemson, and to other community organizations.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Honor Award is the profession’s highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in architecture, interior architecture and urban design.

This project was also awarded a Wood Design Award earlier in 2011 by the Wood Products Council.  The Wood Design Awards recognize and celebrate buildings that display innovative applications of wood design highlighting its strength, beauty, versatility, and cost effectiveness while displaying a commitment to reducing environmental impact.

Pleasant Ridge Camp and RetreatCenteris a year round facility developed by the Greenville County Recreation District for a wide range of groups and uses and is most notable for its annual hosting of CampSpearheadand CampCourage. CampSpearheadoffers weekend and week-long camp events for youth and adults with special needs and disabilities.  CampCourageis a summer camp program that creates an unforgettable recreational experience for children and teens with cancer or blood disorders from the Upstate of South Carolina, western North Carolina, and Northeast Georgia.

NEXT is the resource collaborative that specializes in developing the Greenville, SC region’s fast-growth entrepreneurial sector. The mission of NEXT is to create a new culture of entrepreneurship and dramatically increase the number and quality of fast-growth, entrepreneurial companies headquartered in the region.  Building tenants include such progressive companies such as Lab 21, Merge, and SCIO Diamond.

This 2,150 square footEMSSubstation will be occupied by anEMScrew 24 hours a day.  The facility consists of two ambulance bays, a day room with kitchenette, and two private bunk rooms and ancillary faciities.  This substation will also be utilized by the community as a polling site.

The project will involve the development of a master plan of the entire 9.8 acre site located alongStaunton Bridge Road.  The site will be developed to include a new community center in the initial phase.  Future construction phases will include the development of a new gymnasium, multi-purpose recreation fields, picnic shelters, and walking trails.  The Community Center will include community meeting spaces, offices, computer lab, and kitchen among other amenities.

The renovations will include updates and improvements to the treatment and surgical suite; repair and maintenance of the existing holding and quarantine enclosures; minor modifications to the lab and office area; and other general repair and maintenance issues within the existing 30 year old facility.

The project will be completed in phases over several months, allowing the facility to maintain uninterrupted services for the zoo animals.  Major portions of the renovations will be completed by outside contractors, while select minor repair and maintenance portions of the project will be completed by City of Greenville maintenance staff.  This public-private approach will provide a more efficient and effective use of limited funds for the project.  Friends of the Greenville Zoo will continue to raise funds necessary to complete the renovation project.

Rhonda is a 1991 graduate of Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture and previously worked for the firm from 1992 through 1999 when she left to focus on her new and growing family.

Megan is a 2008 graduate of Clemson University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture and is currently pursuing a Masters of Architecture degree at Clemson.

The new Pet Wellness Center and low cost Spay/Neuter Clinic will be located at 328 Furman Hall Road at the site of the former Humane Society and will offer reduced cost services to pet owners in the community, adopters, and animal rescue groups. The new 3,900 square foot facility addition will provide state-of-the-art exam and treatment areas, three surgery suites and separate animal holding rooms for up to 150 shelter and public cats and dogs.

This project will consist of expansion of the existing Tiger Grill and the replacement of existing food venues with new food service concepts.  The renovations will also include new interior dining area layout, new lighting, and new furniture.