University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego
“I have appreciated very much their attention to design detail, sensitivity to budget constraints, willingness to listen and to respond to the needs of hospital management and the end user, and the ability to provide a creative (and practical) design solution for the task at hand.” John Mattox, A.I.A./Senior Director of Health Care Management, UCSD Facilities Design & Construction Read All

About Us

Jean Young
  • 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