MEET THE FIRM

JEFF LEWIS AIA

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Since 2008, the Jeff Lewis AIA team has been one of Columbia's most trusted architecture firms — built on relationships, driven by craft, and grounded in a deep understanding of how people live and work. We are licensed across seven states and have delivered projects spanning commercial, medical, governmental, hospitality, industrial, recreational, residential, and religious sectors.

OUR APPROACH

STEP 1

LISTEN FIRST — Every project begins with a conversation. We take time to understand your vision, your site, and what success looks like for you before a single line is drawn.

STEP 2

DESIGN WITH PURPOSE — We bring 36 years of experience across every project type to craft spaces that are functional, enduring, and distinctly suited to their use.

STEP 3

BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS —Many of our clients return to us year after year. That trust is the foundation of everything we do.

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RECOGNITION & AWARDS

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2019 HISTORIC COLUMBIA FOUNDATION PRESERVATION AWARD

LandPlan Group South Office · Columbia, South Carolina

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2013 HISTORIC COLUMBIA FOUNDATION PRESERVATION & RESTORATION AWARD

J. Davis Powell House · Columbia, South Carolina

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BEST OF HOUZZ SERVICE AWARD

2015 · 2016 · 2017 · 2019

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COLUMBIA METROPOLITAN BEST OF ARCHITECTS

2027 Nominee

MEET THE TEAM

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JEFF LEWIS

FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT

Jeff Lewis has been shaping the built environment of South Carolina and beyond for over 36 years. Founded on the belief that great architecture begins with great relationships, Jeff Lewis AIA has grown into a full-service firm trusted by clients across commercial, medical, governmental, hospitality, industrial, recreational, residential, and religious sectors.

A graduate of Tulane University's School of Architecture, Jeff brings a rigorous academic foundation and decades of real-world experience to every project. Licensed in seven states (Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Texas, and Wyoming), he has built a reputation not just for the quality of his designs, but for the depth of his client relationships. Many of the firm's projects come through referrals and long-standing partnerships built over years of consistent, thoughtful work.

Jeff's approach is rooted in listening. Before a concept is drawn, he takes time to understand the unique demands of each site, each client, and each project. That process, unhurried, collaborative, and detail-oriented, is what has kept clients coming back for decades.

The firm has twice received the Historic Columbia Foundation Preservation Award, in 2013 and again in 2019, a recognition of Jeff's commitment to thoughtful design that respects both the built and natural environment. He has also been recognized as a Columbia Metropolitan Best of Architects nominee for multiple consecutive years.

When he's not designing, Jeff is most likely on a golf course, building the kinds of relationships that have always been at the heart of his practice.

  • Trey Riggan brings analytical precision and meticulous attention to detail to every project he manages at Jeff Lewis AIA. A Clemson University graduate with both undergraduate and master's degrees in architecture, Trey holds Associate AIA membership and LEED BD+C certification, credentials that reflect his dedication to technical excellence and sustainable design. He has contributed to projects across the firm's full range of sectors, bringing the same rigorous standard to every commission regardless of scale or typology. Trey's methodical approach ensures that every detail is accounted for, every deadline is met, and every project is executed exactly as envisioned.

  • Eric Huffstetler brings deep technical expertise and a hands-on approach to every project at Jeff Lewis AIA. A graduate of Clemson University, Eric holds both Associate AIA membership and LEED BD+C certification, reflecting his commitment to design excellence and sustainable practice. He has managed projects across commercial, industrial, hospitality, and medical sectors, ensuring every commission is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard. Eric is the operational backbone of the firm, the person who makes sure that what is designed on paper becomes a reality in the field. His collaborative nature and attention to detail make him an invaluable part of every client relationship.

ERIC HUFFSTETLER, AAIA, LEED BD+C

SHARON LEWIS

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  • Sharon Lewis brings warmth, professionalism, and deep community relationships to the Jeff Lewis AIA team. With an extensive network across South Carolina and a natural ability to connect people, Sharon plays a key role in building and maintaining the client relationships that define the firm's reputation. She ensures that every new engagement starts on the right foot, reflecting the care and intentionality that Jeff Lewis AIA brings to every aspect of its practice. Sharon's work is a natural extension of the firm's core philosophy: that architecture is ultimately about people, and that the best projects begin long before the first line is drawn.

TREY RIGGAN, AAIA, LEED BD+C