About Us

"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.

Awards and Recognition

CAMP PENDLETON HOSPITAL

• 2014 DBIA Western Pacific Awards Project of the Year
• 2014 APWA Award: NAVFAC SW Project of the Year in Structures $26-$75M Camp Pendleton Dining and Project of the Year 
• 2014 SAME (San Diego Post) Project of Excellence Award
• 2014 ASCE San Diego Outstanding Award in Sustainable Technology
• 2014 AGC Build San Diego Award of Merit, Building Construction Public Work
• 2013 HCD Magazine – picked as one of the “Top 5 Architectural Gifts to Healthcare in 2013”
• 2013 – DBIA Western Pacific Region Distinction Level Award, Projects in Progress
• 2013 Alliant Build America Marvin Black Excellence in Partnering Award
• 2013 Alliant Build America -Design Construction New
• 2012 California Team Excellence Award competition
• 2012 Complex Project award at the 2012 ASQ World Conference on Quality and Improvement
• 2011 – 1st Place – California Team Excellence Award (CTEA) competition – California Council for Excellence – Bronze Level
• 2011 – International Team Excellence Award for a Complex Project

OTHER AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

• 2014 ASID 1st and 2nd place Design Excellence Award for Commercial Space
• 2008 ASID Design Excellence Award
• Adaptive Re-Use / Renovation Scripps Mercy Medical Group Scripps Clinic – Mission Valley
• 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
• 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 Design Build Institute of America
• Partnership Award National Eagle award Balboa Naval Medical Center Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

PUBLICATIONS

• Contract Design Magazine
• Designer’s West Magazine
• Interiors and Sources Magazine
• Seabrook Wall covering Newsletter
• Sunset Magazine
• Interior Expressions Magazine