Design plans have been unveiled for the multi-million-dollar transformation of Greenville City Hall.
Extensive interior and exterior renovations are planned for the city’s headquarters at 206 S. Main St. in downtown Greenville. Greenville-based DP3 Architects was selected to design a new modern look for the 54-year-old municipal building.
Community members will have the opportunity to review the project’s proposed design plans during the city’s project preview meeting on May 26. The drop-in style meeting will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the new Greenville Civic Design Center at 15 S. Main St.
The project is expected to be reviewed by the city’s Design Review Board in June.
Project details
Preliminary renderings for the project depict a modernized City Hall with a new glass facade. The existing travertine stone exterior on the building’s elevator shaft will be preserved as part of the project.
“We wanted a City Hall that feels inviting and connected to the community, and this design delivers that,” said Greenville City Manager Shannon Lavrin.
The design team proposes extending the 10-story building’s footprint six feet towards Main Street to create a new main entrance to City Hall. Meg Terry, principal at DP3 Architects, said the design intentionally enhances the building’s presence in downtown Greenville.
As part of the project, Greenville City Council chambers would also be relocated from the building’s 10th floor to the ground floor as part of a new rear addition. Greenville Mayor Knox White said the relocation of the chambers speaks to the city’s commitment to open, transparent government where neighborhoods and residents come first.
“For our employees, the renovation will mean more collaborative and inspiring workspaces,” White said.
Interior renovations are planned for the City Hall’s first six floors to create modern office space for city departments. Floors seven through 10 will be remodeled as interior shells for future city expansion or tenant occupancy. Structural improvements would also be completed, such as replacing the building’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and fire protection systems.
In September 2025, city leaders estimated the renovation project would cost approximately $35 to $40 million to complete. Updated cost estimates based on the project’s new design plans have not been released by the city. Greenville City Council approved the appropriation of $3 million to cover the project’s design, engineering and startup costs in February.
According to the city, renovations are expected to begin in early 2027 with an estimated completion by late 2028. Reeves Young LLC was selected as the project’s construction manager.
For more information, visit greenvillesc.gov/2115/City-Hall-Downtown-Location.
