Jericho Design Group, LLC

We had a wonderful time celebrating our 8yr anniversary this past Friday having a chili cookoff. Some got really into the voting with their scoring tabulation Holly Lord Sherrell. First time chili maker Rodolfo Alcaraz won with his perfect amount of heat. We are so grateful for these years with our amazing Team and look forward to the next to come!

Our Interiors said farewell to our summer intern Samaa Varyani. She was a joy to have and is so talented. Please wish her luck as she returns to The University of Georgia

Tuesday July 30th marked a joyous day for University of North Georgia Cumming Campus with the Ribbon-Cutting for the completion of the Academic Building Addition. The 27,535 sq. ft. expansion provides large student study spaces both open and private, 16 faculty shared offices, 1 large classroom, 4 small classrooms, 2 computer labs, 1 campus police suite, 1 faculty break area, restrooms, and 1 nursing sim lab with debrief rooms, a control station and support spaces. Cumming Campus President Ken Crowe served as the Master of Ceremony. Supportive speakers included former Forsyth County Superintendent Dr. Jeff Bearden, State Senator Greg Dolezal, University System of Georgia Chancellor Dr. Sonny Perdue and UNG president Dr. Michael Shannon. All spoke about the university’s mission being Students First with Innovation and Diversity. The expansion for the Cumming campus will help support the vision and economic development that is strategically placed here with the great need for physical and mental health. Student Rebecca Mann spoke about how this will impact the student nation in healthcare with her focus in counseling. Acknowledgement also goes to John McGruder and Mary Helen McGruder as pillars of the community and for their passion for the University’s growth. Jericho Design Group had support from their engineers Shear Structural, Stantec, and Conway & Owen. Amazing furniture solutions from Stephen Weed with Furni. Thank you to Georgia State Finance & Investment Commission (GSFIC), Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and The University of North Georgia for this opportunity!

We are very excited to announce the launch of our new website, expertly designed by Fresh Eggs and filled with exceptional photographs taken by Scott Lowden. They completely captured our vision and values, and we cannot thank them enough. Our website provides information about our previous projects, work process, career opportunities, and managers/directors. Not to mention, you can easily ask questions and reach out about new projects in the Contact section, so check it out! https://lnkd.in/eKxua8xK

Danny Jones is joining the Jericho Design team as a Creative Leader/Senior Project Manager and has over 16 years of experience in a variety of project types while mainly focusing on Higher Education. He is an exceptionally creative and design-focused architect who possesses a unique set of strengths that set him apart in the field. His specialization in research and development involving emerging technologies further amplifies his strengths, as he adeptly integrates these advancements into the design process, resulting in spaces that seamlessly blend creativity and functionality while embracing the latest trends. He holds both a Bachelors of Architecture (BA) and a Masters of Fine Art (MFA) degree from Florida Atlantic University.

Ben Starks is joining the Jericho Design team as a Senior Project Manager and has over 30 years of experience in commercial, retail, and municipal architecture with a focus on public safety.?He graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s in architecture (BA). Ben is experienced in all aspects of architectural design services, from programming to design documents to construction administration. Ben has a strong passion for client relationships, quality control and mentoring.?He is extremely excited to be a part of Jericho Design and looks forward to working with each one of you.

Jericho Design Group Interiors was selected to team with HUSSEY GAY BELL to provide the interior design and furniture selections for City of Sandy Springs Fire Station 5. The facility is approximately 9,600sf equipped with two levels that comprise of a 2 Bay apparatus with Turnout Gear Room and Decon, Kitchen, Dining Area, Training Room, Dayroom, Office Space, Private Restroom/Shower Rooms, 5 dorms, Lounge, Study Area and a Fitness Room. Our Interiors Intern Samaa Varyani assisted Whitney Regan on her first punch site visit and was such a help. Ribbon Cutting to open the facility will be July 1st!

Samaa Varyani joined the Jericho Design team as an Interior Design Intern. She is a 3rd year undergraduate student at University of Georgia (UGA). She is majoring in Interior Design and Management (double major) and minoring in Theatre. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, performing, drawing, reading, listening to podcasts, and watching TV. She is super excited to join the Jericho Design team.

We are excited to share the completion of the City of Sandy Springs Fleet Center. The Ribbon Cutting was attended by Mayor Rusty Paul, City Manager Eden Freeman, Council Members and City Staff. The project consists of a new single story pre-engineered 5,956SF building to provide 4 bays for fleet maintenance and open office break room. Additionally covered parking and covered fueling station were designed in the site as well. Karen Mangum and Yara Bond, were the architectural team that designed and managed the project through completion along with construction manager Reeves Young. This center is equipped and sized for the city's growth in mind. #citydesign #publicsafetydesign #betterbydesign

Doug Shaw & Whitney Regan are attending GAPPA - Georgia Chapter of APPA conference in Jekyll this weekend. If you’re down here as well please drive by our Jekyll Island Public Safety Building under construction…right near the putt putt & Redbug pizza. It will be the home for Georgia State Patrol and the JIA Fire Department. It should be completed by the end of the summer.