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Inclusive Design / Universal Design / ADA

By cbhendricks | September 9, 2019 | architecture
What is the coolest thing you have seen in the built environment that promote inclusivity? Inclusive design is a ...

First Friday at the Depot – “Through the Lens”

By cbhendricks | September 6, 2019 | artwork, community, First Friday
This month we have a very talented photographer joining us at the Depot and the weather looks PERFECT! Stop by and ...

First Friday at the Depot – IRIS – Harper Lee

By cbhendricks | July 31, 2019 | artwork, community, First Friday
Come and see us at the Depot for First Friday at the Depot! This month we are thrilled to welcome an emerging ...
A pause along my journey – Architect Vacation at Red Wing Roots Music Festival

A pause along my journey – Architect Vacation at Red Wing Roots Music Festival

By cbhendricks | July 11, 2019 | architecture
As I pause along my journey I was spending some time reflecting this morning before heading out to Red Wing Roots ...

Valley Business Keynote July 25, 2019

By cbhendricks | July 5, 2019 | architecture
Valley Business Keynote is back in Harrisonburg on July 25, 2019 at 3:00 pm. This annual event will once again be ...

A love story, Architect, Depot

By cbhendricks | July 4, 2019 | architecture
On this anniversary of moving into the Depot I wanted to share a love story about an Architect and a Train ...

First Friday at the Depot – Hidden Gems – Valley Art Project

By cbhendricks | July 2, 2019 | artwork, community, First Friday
Come and see us at the Depot this Friday.  Hidden Gems by the Valley Art Project This month we are thrilled ...

My love affair with Downtown Harrisonburg

By cbhendricks | July 2, 2019 | architecture
As we approach our 10 year anniversary being in downtown Harrisonburg I am thinking about my love affair with ...

Why you should job shadow while still in high school #futurearchitect

By cbhendricks | June 27, 2019 | architecture
Each year we have one or more high school students and occasionally college students join us in the office for a ...

Women in the construction industry

By cbhendricks | June 5, 2019 | architecture
We need more women to enter the construction industry. I am not saying this because I want to empower my daughters ...

Red Wing Roots Music Festival Ticket Give Away

By cbhendricks | June 4, 2019 | architecture
It is that time of year again - we are holding a Red Wing Roots Music Festival Ticket Give Away! This year we have ...

First Friday Art Opening: Photographs by Laurence Heine

By cbhendricks | May 29, 2019 | artwork, community, First Friday
Come see us at the Depot on June 7, for the First Friday Art Opening. What a great way to kick off your summer ...