Design Matters
Thoughts of an ArchitectA Message from The Firm
Our blog, Design Matters, is a place for our team to share our knowledge, community events, projects, resources, and opinions. It is a place for you to keep up with us and for us to hear from you. Thanks for reading!
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First Lego League Jr. at Explore More
Explore More Discovery Museum brings so many exciting opportunities for families to our community. We were able to ...
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First Friday Artist: Bill Del Gallo
On Friday, May 5th from 5:00pm-7:00pm, we are thrilled to host a First Fridays Gallery Opening at The Depot ...
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Aging In Place – Part 1: Where to begin?
Charles recently joined Beth Bland of Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS) on the WSVA Early Mornings podcast ...
![First Friday Artist: Joey Truxell](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/artist-headshot-e1685732048716-400x284.jpg)
First Friday Artist: Joey Truxell
First Fridays Downtown has been going strong all year, and we are excited to feature artist Joey Truxell for ...
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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 ...
![7 Spring Energy Saving Tips](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/energy-saving-tips-400x284.jpg)
7 Spring Energy Saving Tips
As Spring sweeps in, temperatures change and your house has different needs. Here are 7 Spring Energy Saving Tips ...
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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 ...
![Celebrate the women of Gaines Group Architects #InternationalWomensDay](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/internationalwomensday-400x284.jpg)
Celebrate the women of Gaines Group Architects #InternationalWomensDay
On #InternationalWomensDay we highlight the women of Gaines Group Architects! Adrienne, Deborah, Carla, Mariya, ...
![In the Community: Kids Choir with Mariya](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mariya-Chesnov-scaled-2-380x284.jpg)
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 ...
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Hiring Architectural Associate / Design Professional
Hiring Architectural Associate / Design Professional
Attention Architects and Interior Designers, we are ...
![On the Road Collaborative at the Depot](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/on-the-road-swag-400x284.jpg)
On the Road Collaborative at the Depot
On The Road Collaborative students with Asha and Charles
The Gaines Group has had a long-standing ...
![Kicking off a new dream home project](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/job-site-in-Rockingham-County-1024x461-1-400x284.jpg)
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 ...