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Community Involvement

 

Craig Gaulden Davis (CGD) encourages and supports its employees in lending their time & talents to benefit the broader community. We make a positive impact through design and as invested and compassionate members of our communities who care about the needs of those around us.

The organizations that are currently supported by our firm and staff can be found here.

Office Culture

 

In addition to working together for our clients each day, our team enjoys this simple truth: We like each other. We have a shared sense of comradery and purpose, an appreciation for the unique traits, talents, and interests that each of us brings to the table. That said, our competitive sides bring us together for in-office golf tournaments, blind-judge bake-offs, pumpkin carving and Halloween costuming. When we’re not competing, we have Grill-n-Chills, hike, bike, enjoy the outdoors, and get crafty for our annual hand-made ornament exchange.

History

 

Founded in 1957 by classmates Kirk Craig and Earle Gaulden, and joined by Bill Davis in the 1966, CGD has been building meaningful relationships for over 6 decades. Growing from a small local firm whose focus was to modernize Greenville’s architecture to the regional practice that we are today, the company prospered due to its resourceful, hands-on approach to project delivery and unwavering integrity. Over the years interior design was woven into the fabric of our practice and in 2018 a CGD Baltimore office was opened.

Guided by its next generation of leaders, CGD remains committed to the values embedded in its DNA: creativity, collaboration, and good character, a team working together to find solutions that reach beyond building design to positively impact organizations and the people they serve.

Timeline

1957
1966
1968
1974
1985       
1986
1987
1993
1995
2001
2002       
2007
2010
2017
2018
2022
2022

1957

Kirk Craig and Earle Gaulden establish Craig & Gaulden Architects

1966

Bill Davis joins Kirk and Earle

1968

Bill Davis becomes partner and Craig Gaulden Davis, Inc. is established

1974

CGD builds earth-sheltered office on Washington Park

1985       

Earle Gaulden elevated to AIA College of Fellows

1986

Kirk Craig elevated to AIA College of Fellows

1987

CGD office is renovated to add a second level

1993

Firm receives AIA SC 25 Year Medal of Excellence Award

1995

Earle Gaulden receives AIA SC Medal of Distinction

Bill Davis elevated to AIA College of Fellows

2001

Kirk Craig receives AIA SC Medal of Distinction

2002       

Ed Zeigler named President

2007

 South Carolina Leadership Award | USGBC

2010

Ed Zeigler awarded AIA SC Medal of Distinction

2017

Charles Gunning, John Hansen, Gwinn Harvey, Andrea Kuhfuss, and Stuart Stenger named shareholders

2018

Baltimore Office opens

2022

Scott E. Powell named President; David Dixon named Chairman of the Board

2022

 Firm celebrates 65th anniversary