About Us
- President / Owner
- NCIDQ (National Council of Interior Design Qualification)
- Certified Interior Designer for the State of California
- Founding Member of the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
"Green. It's not just a color. It means sustainability in our environment. We are committed to Green."
Jean Young has worked as a professional interior designer for 30 years, serving nationally recognized projects including: military, healthcare, senior living communities and commercial projects. She launched her own firm as Young + Co., Inc in 1981. As Principal and Project Manager of Young + Co., Inc., Jean has managed over five million square fee of commercial space using LEED principles as well as Evidence Based Design (EBD). Ms. Young has been recognized by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) for her outstanding contributions and work promoting professionalism in the interior design industry.
Information on the firm
Young + Co., Inc. is a full-service interior design firm with a staff dedicated to quality and cost-effective interior architecture, space planning, interior design and project management for their clients.
Young + Co., Inc. believes that a lasting relationship with a client, one that generates repeat business through successful projects, ensures a lasting reputation. At this writing, Young + Co., Inc. is proud to report that over 50% of the client base is repeat business.
Creativity and persistent attention to detail allows Young + Co., Inc. to produce highly successful projects. Young + Co., Inc.’s pride is evident in their design approach which focuses on the goal of providing innovative green solutions for the environmental challenges that face their clients.
Design Awards
2008 IIDA Government Design Awards
Balboa Naval Medical Center
Comprehensive Combat and Complex Casualty Care Center
2008 ASID Design Excellence Award
Healthcare 10,000 – 50,000 SF
Balboa Naval Medical Center
Comprehensive Combat and Complex Casualty Care Center
2008 ASID Design Excellence Award
Adaptive Re-Use / Renovation
Scripps Mercy Medical Group
Scripps Clinic – Mission Valley
2007 Healthcare Environmental Research National Award for Military Facilities
1st Place
Balboa Naval Medical Center
Comprehensive Combat and Complex Casualty Care Center
2007 ABC San Diego Excellence in Construction Award
Balboa Naval Medical Center
Comprehensive Combat and Complex Casualty Care Center
2006 NAVFAC Merit Award
Balboa Naval Medical Center
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
2005 Associated General Contractors of America Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Award
Balboa Naval Medical Center
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
2004 Associated Builders and Contractors National Excellence in Construction Award
“Healthcare Projects under $5M”
Balboa Naval Medical Center
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
2004 Design Build Institute of America
Partnership Award
National Eagle award
Balboa Naval Medical Center
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
2004 ASID Ethel M. Siegelman Memorial Award for Meritorious Service
The San Diego chapter of the
American Society of Interior Designers.
2000 ASID Interior Design Excellence
1st Place Commercial Space Over 1,500 sf.
Kaiser Permanente Medical Plaza
Otay Mesa, California
1999 AIA Orchid Award
“Grand Orchid”
Kaiser Permanente Medical Plaza
Otay Mesa, California
1998 CAHSA Award
“Best Overall Community”
California Assoc. of Homes & Services
For the Aging, Design Competition
1998 CAHSA Award
“Best Presentation”
California Assoc. of Homes & Services
For the Aging, Design Competition
1998 CAHSA Award
“Best Marketing Materials”
California Assoc. of Homes & Services
For the Aging, Design Competition
1997 Contract Design Magazine Citation Award
Remodel Category
The Chopra Center for Well Being
La Jolla, California
1996 AIA Orchid Award
Paradise Valley Hospital Pediatric Unit
National City, California
1993 ASID Design Excellence
Commercial Interiors
Scripps XIMED Outpatient Surgery Center
Escondido, California
1991 ASID Design Excellence
Commercial Interiors
Radiology, Oncology Center, Space Planning
Escondido, California
1988 ASID Design Excellence
Commercial Interiors
Corporate Office, Spa and Interior Design
San Diego, California
Publications:
- Contract Design Magazine
- Designer’s West Magazine
- Interiors and Sources Magazine
- Seabrook Wall covering Newsletter
- Sunset Magazine
- Interior Expressions Magazine
- Healthcare Design Magazine
- Facilities Magazine
- San Diego Home & Garden Magazine
- San Diego Magazine
- The San Diego Business Journal
- The San Diego Daily Transcript
- The San Diego Metropolitan Magazine
- The Union Tribune