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Volunteering for a better community

Congratulations to Judith Trumbo, Business Person of the Year, Welhelmina Johnson, Diversity Leadership award, the Thompsons for the Family Farm Steward award, and Rocktown Kitchen for Entrepreneur of the year at this year’s Harrisonburg Rockingham Chamber of Commerce...
08 Jan 19
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2019 New Year’s Resolution: Save The Environment!

As a Junior at James Madison University studying Architectural Design, I’ve heard my share (and more!) about sustainable design and how our environment is worsening each year. But as a college-level architect, I know my sustainable designs and ideas won’t be...
03 Jan 19
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Look For Air Leaks If Your House Is Cold

This time of year it is sometimes hard to get warm. Does your house have that one room that is always a few degrees colder than the rest of the house? Are there places in your home you don’t use this time of year? Look for the air leak if your house is cold or uncomfortable...
11 Dec 18
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Architect Travels: Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina

Guest Post by Architect Deborah Smith. I am a self-proclaimed homebody, but nothing will peel me off the couch faster than getting to travel and experience new places and old/new buildings.  The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C. has been on my list of places to visit for quite...
08 Dec 18
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Harrisonburg Rockingham Child Day Care Center kicks off capital campaign

We love working with non-profits in our community that are doing good work. The Harrisonburg Rockingham Child Day Care Center is one such client and have just kicked off their capital campaign. This organization provides full-day child care and learning opportunities in a secure...
06 Dec 18
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Locally Made Well-Crafted Custom Gift Options in Harrisonburg

Are you looking for a locally made well-crafted gift for someone special this year? Check out Unlimited Creations & Design, LLC. They have made several items for me and it is always beyond expectation. Bryan Shirkey is a true craftsman. He created this coat rack for my office...
04 Dec 18
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CrossRoads Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center Gingerbread House Competition

CrossRoads Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center is hosting a Gingerbread House design competition. I hope you will bring your a game and please don’t limit your construction to a simple A frame house! I am serving as a judge for the gingerbread house design competition...
02 Dec 18
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Depot coloring contest sponsored by Gaines Group Architects

It is time to show off your Depot coloring contest entries! Starting tomorrow, December 1st, at noon, bring in a finished Depot coloring contest page and get a Gaines Group flashlight (while supplies last). Each coloring page with a name and email address on the back will also be...
30 Nov 18
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Creative gift ideas for your favorite architect (future and current)

It is that time of year again when you all start thinking – what should I get my favorite architect for the holidays. Of course, the main gift every architect wants is a happy client! Next on the list is probably that next cool project so we can make that next client....
21 Nov 18
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Depot Holiday Party

First Friday Art Opening – Eastern Mennonite School Interact Student Art

Each month on the First Friday we host a new artist art opening in our building’s 2nd floor gallery at the Chesapeake Western Depot at 141 W. Bruce St. (second floor entrance is on Chesapeake). Artwork will remain on exhibit through the month. Come view the show and get a tour...
21 Nov 18
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Increase comfort and cut energy bills for your home

This time of year my phone starts ringing on a regular basis for our free energy audit service. People do not like being cold and uncomfortable in their homes and we can help them solve this problem. If you live in the Harrisonburg / Rockingham County area, give our office a call...
20 Nov 18
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Depot Holiday Party

Holiday party, cookies, coloring page, Santa and more

The holiday season is upon us and our list of fun events is growing. Please mark your calendars! December 1st: Cookie Tour as part of the Winter WonderFest – The Depot is the pick up location for the Cookie Tour box. This tour has stops at Agora Downtown market,...
09 Nov 18
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Charlottesville Office:

1430 Rolkin Court, Suite 302
Luxor Commercial Park (across 250 from DMV Building)
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Office: 434-979-5245
Fax: 434-979-9126

Harrisonburg Office:

141 W. Bruce St. Suite 201
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Office: 540-437-0012

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