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Deborah Graduates from LHR Program

Gaines Group Architects has a graduate to celebrate! Congratulations to Deborah on her recentgraduation from the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber Leadership Program! This ten-monthleadership program is designed for participants to learn about our community’s past, present,...

28 Jun 22

By : Annie Frazier

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Best of the Valley – TOP 5!!

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...

26 Jun 22

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First Friday Featuring Lucas Schrock-Hurst

This will be a First Friday event you won’t want to miss! On July 1st, from 5:00-7:00pm, we will host musician Lucas Schrock-Hurst for an evening of music on the patio in front of the Depot. Lucas, also known as “Lightning Lucas”, has been writing catch,...

20 Jun 22

By : Annie Frazier

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Taped ducts during construction protect your investment

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...

18 Jun 22

By : Charles Hendricks

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National Mascot Day

It’s #NationalMascotDay and our team enjoyed reminiscing about our days proudly representing our schools and favorite teams. A few of us are brainstorming a mascot for the Gaines Group (we are open to suggestions!) Until then, enjoy a few photos of our team members showing...

17 Jun 22

By : Annie Frazier

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Mind Behind the Design: Paul Tassell

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...

14 Jun 22

By : Charles Hendricks

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Designing for the Trees at Meadow Branch

These photos are from our Meadow Branch project in Winchester, Virginia where “green design” meant focusing on tree-saving measures. At first glance, these aerial photos capture the beginning phases of construction, but the real story is these beautiful oak trees and...

08 Jun 22

By : Annie Frazier

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Modern House on the mountain

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...

07 Jun 22

By : Charles Hendricks

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Serve your community through Rotary

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...

02 Jun 22

By : Charles Hendricks

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Rotary in Ukraine

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...

01 Jun 22

By : Charles Hendricks

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First Friday Featured Artist: Charlie Raisner

First Fridays at the Depot are full steam ahead and we are excited to feature artist Charlie Raisner at our next gallery opening on June 3rd, from 5:00-7:00pm. Charlie is a talented artist specializing in scenic watercolor paintings. He shares more about himself and his artwork...

31 May 22

By : Annie Frazier

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New Coloring pages – Flags

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.

30 May 22

By : Charles Hendricks

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Design Matters – thoughts of an Architect

Deborah Graduates from LHR Program

Best of the Valley – TOP 5!!

First Friday Featuring Lucas Schrock-Hurst

Taped ducts during construction protect your investment

National Mascot Day

Mind Behind the Design: Paul Tassell

Designing for the Trees at Meadow Branch

Modern House on the mountain

Serve your community through Rotary

Rotary in Ukraine

First Friday Featured Artist: Charlie Raisner

New Coloring pages – Flags

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