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Now hiring: Office Manager / Bookkeeper

Now hiring: Office Manager / Bookkeeper

By Charles Hendricks | September 10, 2024 | architecture, team
Now hiring: Office Manager / Bookkeeper Gaines Group Architects is growing again. We believe strongly in being in ...
Variety is the Spice of Life

Variety is the Spice of Life

By Charles Hendricks | September 28, 2024 | architecture
The variety of architectural projects we have the opportunity to work on is fairly amazing. The types, locations, ...
Effortless Ideas to Embrace Fall at Home

Effortless Ideas to Embrace Fall at Home

By Asha Beck | September 27, 2024 | Interior Design, Uncategorized
We're no longer just dreaming about changing colors, leaves falling, and the air getting cooler - Fall is here. As ...
Seeking Community-Oriented Architectural Designer

Seeking Community-Oriented Architectural Designer

By Asha Beck | September 26, 2024 | architecture, team
Now Hiring: Architectural Designer Location: In-Person, Harrisonburg and Charlottesville   About the ...
Check Out These Renovations in Charlottesville and Wintergreen

Check Out These Renovations in Charlottesville and Wintergreen

By Asha Beck | September 24, 2024 | architecture, project update
Two exciting renovations are underway in Charlottesville and Wintergreen! Check out the in-progress photos ...
First Friday Artist Deryl Kennel

First Friday Artist Deryl Kennel

By Asha Beck | September 23, 2024 | artwork, First Friday
On Friday, October 4th from 5:00pm-7:00pm, we are thrilled to host a First Fridays Gallery Opening at The Depot ...
10 Things To Do Around Your Home This Fall

10 Things To Do Around Your Home This Fall

By Asha Beck | September 18, 2024 | architecture, Building Science
The beautiful Virginia leaves are changing to oranges and yellows, and fall is upon us. As we slip into cozy, ...
Guest Blog: Assemble a Falls Prevention Team and Put Your Best Foot Forward

Guest Blog: Assemble a Falls Prevention Team and Put Your Best Foot Forward

By Asha Beck | August 28, 2024 | aging in place, community
Assemble a Falls Prevention Team and Put Your Best Foot Forward Falling is so common among older adults that many ...
First Friday Artist Charlotte Shristi

First Friday Artist Charlotte Shristi

By Asha Beck | August 22, 2024 | artwork, First Friday
On September 6th from 5:00pm-7:00pm, we are thrilled to host a First Fridays Gallery Opening at The Depot ...
Check out these Modern Cottage Addition Before and Afters

Check out these Modern Cottage Addition Before and Afters

By Asha Beck | August 13, 2024 | architecture
Our clients approached us to find the most efficient way to add space to their modern vacation cottage. The ...
Dementia Friendly Design Guide

Dementia Friendly Design Guide

By Asha Beck | August 5, 2024 | community, resources
Over the years, we have been grateful to learn more about dementia and dementia-friendly design through our ...