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First Friday Artist: Joey Truxell

First Fridays Downtown has been going strong all year, and we are excited to feature artist Joey Truxell for our first gallery opening of 2023 at the Depot on Friday, April 7th, from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Join us in welcoming this multi-talented artist. He shares about his work and...
27 Mar 23
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Big Giver Contest for Big Brothers Big Sisters!

It’s once again time for the Big Giver Contest, sponsored by Commonwealth One Federal Credit Union, and for you to vote for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County! If (read: when) they have the most votes by March 31st, they will win $10,000, which will...
22 Mar 23
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7 Spring Energy Saving Tips

As Spring sweeps in, temperatures change and your house has different needs. Here are 7 Spring Energy Saving Tips that will help to lower your bills.
19 Mar 23
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#HilltopHouse is in the final days of construction

The #HilltopHouse is in the final days of construction and our client is counting down until move in time. The builder, Sauder Builders, Inc has delivered his signature high level attention to finish details home. The cabinetry done by Lantz Woodworking and, as you would expect...
15 Mar 23
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Today we celebrate the women of Gaines Group Architects #InternationalWomensDay

On #InternationalWomensDay we highlight the women of Gaines Group Architects! Adrienne, Deborah, Carla, Mariya, and Asha are all integral team members that bring diversity, skill, and knowledge to each and every project we work on in the office. We appreciate them every day, but...
08 Mar 23
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In the Community: Kids Choir with Mariya

We’re so proud to have such involved people at Gaines Group Architects who are committed to giving their time to the community. This week we highlight Mariya Chesnov. Mariya is a designer on our team that previously attended Massanutten Technical Center (MTC). You can learn...
07 Mar 23
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Hiring Architectural Associate / Design Professional

Hiring Architectural Associate / Design Professional Attention Architects and Interior Designers, we are looking for community-focused team members to join our growing team. Gaines Group Architects, an award-winning design firm, continues to grow and we are looking for additional...
05 Mar 23
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On the Road Collaborative students pose with Gaines Group T-shirts with Charles and Asha.
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On the Road Collaborative at the Depot

The Gaines Group has had a long-standing partnership with On The Road Collaborative and we could not be more excited to be a part of it again this year! On the Road Collaborative (OTRC) is an organization that gives middle and high-school students educational and hands-on...
03 Mar 23
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Kicking off a new dream home project

Kicking off a new dream home project has some very special milestones. The first site visit after developing a concept sketch is hugely important to realize a custom home that’s just right for you, and it’s tremendously exciting. You can stand on an open piece of land...
28 Feb 23
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A rising tide raises all ships

A rising tide raises all ships is an interesting concept, but what does it have to do with our local economy? Look to Shenandoah Valley Partnership (SVP). The economic health of a community is a complicated thing to fully understand. There are many moving parts to a local economy...
22 Feb 23
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What do you want to be when you grow up?

What do you want to be when you grow up? What a huge question that we ask students to answer at a point in their lives when they are just working on figuring out who they are at that moment. Hosting high school students in our office has become a regular occurrence over the...
16 Feb 23
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Site analysis before you buy

When should I do a site analysis?: A real-world example We were asked to do some site analysis before our client put in an offer on a beautiful building lot. We often start a project with a client that has already purchased their dream lot, and we are able to sculpt the building...
13 Feb 23
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