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Project Update: Blue Ridge Mountain Home

We had the pleasure of stopping by our Blue Ridge Mountain Home project and were thrilled to see the final stages of construction wrapping up. It is a special experience to walk through and experience this new home after carefully crafting the design with our clients. To catch up...

28 Jul 22

By : Charles Hendricks

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Calling all Artists!

First Fridays at the Depot are a special time to gather in celebration of the arts and have become a bit of a tradition around our office. We love opening our doors to celebrate the arts and artists who share their talents with our community. After far too many months in...

28 Jul 22

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How the space feels changes everything! #interiordesign

We are seeing many more commercial clients exploring #interiordesign to make their customer experience even better these days. This often starts with a space update. How the space “feels” changes everything! The colors, textures, light, furniture, and flooring all...

23 Jul 22

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First Friday at the Depot Featuring Aaron Zook

Mark your calendars for another First Friday art gallery opening at the Depot! This month’s show “Method in Madness” is presented by local artist, Aaron Zook. He is a self-taught photographer, born and raised in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The Method in Madness show...

21 Jul 22

By : Annie Frazier

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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

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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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Design Matters – thoughts of an Architect

Project Update: Blue Ridge Mountain Home

Calling all Artists!

How the space feels changes everything! #interiordesign

First Friday at the Depot Featuring Aaron Zook

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

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