You did it, you boosted us into the Best of the Valley – Top 5!! Voting has opened now to determine the Best of the Valley and two runners-up. Voting is open from June 25 – July 2 and you can vote daily to show us your support and help our chances. We greatly...

As we continue to see costs increase for construction it becomes even more important to follow proper protocol during construction. On a recent visit to a job site, I was thrilled to see taped ducts during construction protecting my client’s investment. If the ductwork is...

Architect, family man, explorer, and coach; all of these are hats worn by Gaines Group teammember Paul Tassell. Paul began his career at the Gaines Group in 2002 and we are excited toshare more about him and his journey below. Paul grew up in Albemarle County where from a young...

We are grateful for the string of modern home designs we have been trusted to work on over the years and now the modern house on the mountain is taking shape. Surrounded by a stunning backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this modern home takes advantage of the magnificent views...

Service to my community is my why. It has shaped our business mission statement and it drives my decisions. How can I do the most good for others often allows me to decide what committee to give time to and what non-profit to support. The one organization that does it better than...

Today I had the honor of attending the Rotary Club of Kyiv Ukraine special meeting to hear how Rotarians are working in their country. When the war started Rotarians immediately sprung into action and started feeding people. The train workers did not leave their posts for a full...

Why not create some new coloring pages if you are working on your holiday, hope someone enjoys these. and a sunflower because I like sunflowers.

Our first house in Elk Rock Meadow has made some great progress since our post about the framing being in progress HERE. The Blue Ridge Mountain Home update shows that the cabinets are set, insulation fills the walls, and the roughed-in HVAC system is installed. These photos from...

Gaines Group Architects is growing again. Join our team in the Charlottesville office as an entry-level architectural intern. We are searching for a community-focused entry-level design professional to add to our team. The architectural intern position will serve to support...

We are honored to be nominated in the Daily News Record Best of the Valley contest in several categories and humbly ask for your support by casting a vote for Gaines Group Architects. There are many awesome companies on the list and we understand that you will have a hard time...