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Happy Small Business Saturday

Happy Small Business Saturday

By Charles Hendricks | November 30, 2024 | architecture, community
Today is Small Business Saturday and we focus, once again, on buying local. We do this to support our neighbors, ...
2021 Virginia Building Code impacts on New Construction

2021 Virginia Building Code impacts on New Construction

By Charles Hendricks | November 29, 2024 | architecture, Building Science
The 2021 Virginia building code changes have had a significant impact on residential homes in Virginia starting in ...
Do you need an architect for your custom home project?

Do you need an architect for your custom home project?

By Charles Hendricks | November 28, 2024 | architecture
Do you need an architect for your custom home project? I encourage you to call us if you are thinking about ...
Erika Cash will Create and Sparkle on First Friday

Erika Cash will Create and Sparkle on First Friday

By Charles Hendricks | November 27, 2024 | First Friday
Our December First Friday Holiday party is a special time. We always look forward to our artists that are here for ...
Santa is coming to the Depot!

Santa is coming to the Depot!

By Charles Hendricks | November 26, 2024 | First Friday
Here comes Santa Clause to the Depot. It is by far my favorite time of year and my favorite First Friday at the ...
Vistas by Justin Poole – First Friday at the Depot

Vistas by Justin Poole – First Friday at the Depot

By Charles Hendricks | November 25, 2024 | First Friday
Each month at the Depot we feature new artwork (except for January and February) for First Friday Harrisonburg. ...
Red Wing Academy plays First Friday

Red Wing Academy plays First Friday

By Charles Hendricks | November 23, 2024 | First Friday
Our annual Holiday Party is coming up on FIRST FRIDAY, December 6, 2024, and Red Wing Academy is back!!!  We ...
Northern Lights from Afton Mountain

Northern Lights from Afton Mountain

By Charles Hendricks | November 12, 2024 | architecture
We have had the honor to design three houses in Elk Rock Meadows at the top of Afton Mountain. The views are ...
Now hiring: Office Manager / Bookkeeper

Now hiring: Office Manager / Bookkeeper

By Charles Hendricks | November 2, 2024 | architecture, team
Now hiring: Office Manager / Bookkeeper Gaines Group Architects is growing again. We believe strongly in being in ...