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Charles named Fixr’s Top 200 Experts in the Construction Industry 2022

Charles Hendricks Named as a Top Expert in the Construction Industry 2022 Fixr.com’s annual list of the top 200 experts in the construction industry has just been released for 2022. The exclusive list names the most influential players in the sector, whose innovative and...
15 May 22
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Best of the Valley – Round 1

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...
09 May 22
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Gaines Group Community Involvement

Many exciting projects are underway, and our team is tackling both our design work while deepening our community involvement. Being a Gaines Group team member is a dynamic role, we are challenged to do our very best to serve our clients through design while also growing...
03 May 22
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First Friday: Featuring Rocktown Urban Wood

We are excited to feature pieces from the talented group of local artisans known as Rocktown Urban Wood. These craftsmen have a passion for making quality pieces that bring joy and function to their customer’s lives. From custom dining tables to wall hangings, mirrors, and...
02 May 22
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Shenandoah Comic and Toy Show

We love seeing diverse and fun events happen in the Valley and are always looking for ways to support them. The first Annual Shenandoah Comic and Toy show is exactly the kind of event we love to see happening in the Valley. Of course, Charles has an ever growing classic toy...
28 Apr 22
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The Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project: Completing an Energy Audit

The Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project (SVBH) is a non-profit organization in Harrisonburg that exists to recover and share resources on African American history in the Shenandoah Valley. The impactful work put forth by these community members is coordinated and housed in...
27 Apr 22
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Cabin on the mountain

Finding just the right site to build your dream house is a chore for sure. This building site for a cabin on the mountain would check a lot of boxes for a lot of people. We are truly lucky to have the opportunity to help with a project like this one. As we started working through...
24 Apr 22
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Multi-Family Design

Over our 35 years of experience at the Gaines Group, our team has emerged as a leader in multi-family residential design. We have proudly completed projects throughout Virginia ranging from smaller, single-building urban solutions to large 14 building residential communities. Our...
20 Apr 22
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Deering Hall: Restoring and Celebrating a Historic Landmark

Design can build a better future. We believe this holds true for both ground-up projects and the preservation of historical landmarks such as Deering Hall in Broadway, Virginia. Still standing from the 1890’s, Deering Hall is a local building housing over a century of history...
18 Apr 22
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Face Behind the Design: Trevor Jones

When our firm takes on a project, there are numerous creative minds behind each detail of the design. We recognize the depth of talent and knowledge held in our team and want to celebrate the faces behind our designs. We are carving out space to share a bit more about our team...
15 Apr 22
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Reduce your energy bills with these easy changes

You can reduce your energy bills with these easy changes: Turn off lights when not used and phantom loads to cut wasted energy. What are phantom loads? Use a clothesline instead of a dryer. Get an energy audit to figure out how your home is performing. We do a light version for...
13 Apr 22
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Exploring a Career in Architecture: A Student’s Perspective

We believe design can build a better future and the next generation of students will be the architects tasked with designing our beloved communities. Therefore, we prioritize regularly hosting students into our office to gain exposure and explore a career in architecture. Adam...
09 Apr 22
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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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