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!
![First Friday Artist: Randy Harman](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_0024-1-e1700490215377-400x284.jpg)
First Friday Artist: Randy Harman
On Friday, December 1st from 5:00pm-7:00pm, we are thrilled to host a First Fridays Gallery Opening and special ...
![Celebrate the Holidays at the Depot!](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/holiday-fb-event-banner-v1-400x284.jpg)
Celebrate the Holidays at the Depot!
It's once again the time of year when the cold begins to creep onto your windows and as you peer outside, your ...
![We love Harrisonburg downtown](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/JMU-DUKES-scaled-e1700251552546-400x284.jpeg)
We love Harrisonburg downtown
Recently Harrisonburg has been getting national press for what we already know about our community: it's an ...
![Ready Your Home for Winter Weather](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20191031_162013-e1699998532523-400x284.jpg)
Ready Your Home for Winter Weather
These cold mornings have me thinking about how much I appreciate the work done to make my old house more ...
![Design Strategies to Make Your Kitchen More Functional](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ABM_8746-24-in-deep-cabinet-above-ref-400x284.jpg)
Design Strategies to Make Your Kitchen More Functional
Is your kitchen ready for the big day? Thanksgiving is coming.
Turkey Day is upon us and that means some of ...
![Finding Balance in Architecture School](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/aliyahs-window-view-400x284.jpg)
Finding Balance in Architecture School
By Aliyah D. White.
Now that I have earned my B.S. in architecture, I want to shed some light on the effect ...
![The Importance of Mentorship](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Aliyah-2018-Competition-Photo_Mentorship-Blog-1-e1695825636288-400x284.jpg)
The Importance of Mentorship
On today, National Mentoring Day, Aliyah shares about the importance of mentorship and her experience.
When ...
![First Friday Artist: Joe Fitzgerald](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/artist-headshot-400x284.jpg)
First Friday Artist: Joe Fitzgerald
On Friday, November 3rd from 5:00pm-7:00pm, we are thrilled to host a First Fridays Gallery Opening at The Depot ...
![Big Brothers Big Sisters Luncheon 2023: “It Takes Little to Be Big”](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10.12.23-BBBS-Luncheon-1-400x284.jpg)
Big Brothers Big Sisters Luncheon 2023: “It Takes Little to Be Big”
Last Thursday our Harrisonburg team attended the Big Brothers Big Sisters luncheon, "Bigger Together: A Community ...
![2023 Rotary Golf Tournament](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/09.22.23-rotary-golf-resized1080-e1695737265700-400x284.jpg)
2023 Rotary Golf Tournament
'Tis the season of golf tournaments! On Saturday, Paul participated in the 2023 Rotary Golf Tournament at Heritage ...
![First Friday Artist: Angela M. Carter](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Angela-Carter-picture-1-e1695153915225-400x284.jpg)
First Friday Artist: Angela M. Carter
On Friday, October 6th from 5:00pm-7:00pm, we are thrilled to host a First Fridays Gallery Opening featuring ...
![First Friday Artist: Cassie Martin](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/8.28.23-Cassie-Headshot-resized1080-400x284.jpg)
First Friday Artist: Cassie Martin
On Friday, October 5th from 5:00pm-7:00pm, we are thrilled to host a First Fridays Gallery Opening at The Depot ...