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Welcome to the Team, Rachel Bernstein!

Welcome to the Team, Rachel Bernstein!

by Lindsey Kohler-Austin | Apr 1, 2026

We are excited to announce the latest addition to the Gaines Group Architects team! Please join us...

Mentorship in Action at The Gaines Group

Mentorship in Action at The Gaines Group

by Lindsey Kohler-Austin | Mar 20, 2026

Mentorship requires opening up your daily life to eager, curious minds. Firm members at The Gaines...

Be the Person You Needed When You Were Younger: The Power of Mentorship

Be the Person You Needed When You Were Younger: The Power of Mentorship

by Lindsey Kohler-Austin | Mar 13, 2026

We all remember what it was like to stand at the edge of our futures, unsure of which path to...

Our Process: Designing a Fully Custom Home

Our Process: Designing a Fully Custom Home

by Lindsey Kohler-Austin | Mar 11, 2026

Every home we design is fully custom and tailored to the individual client. No two projects are...

Architect vs. Design-Builder: Who Should Design Your Custom Home?

Architect vs. Design-Builder: Who Should Design Your Custom Home?

by Lindsey Kohler-Austin | Mar 4, 2026

Building a custom home is one of the most exciting—and stressful—projects you willever undertake....

Why Buy a New Home When a Custom Home Offers So Much More?

Why Buy a New Home When a Custom Home Offers So Much More?

by Lindsey Kohler-Austin | Mar 2, 2026

Many people assume buying a new home is the simplest path to getting exactly what they want. But...

The “Hero” Feature AirBnB

The “Hero” Feature AirBnB

by Charles Hendricks | Feb 26, 2026

The AirBnB market has become incredibly competitive, and we are seeing a surge in requests for...

Is Wellness Architecture the New Luxury Architecture?

Is Wellness Architecture the New Luxury Architecture?

by Charles Hendricks | Feb 24, 2026

The definition of “luxury” home has shifted dramatically since I entered the industry in 1999. The...

Tiny House Revolution

Tiny House Revolution

by Charles Hendricks | Feb 17, 2026

We are working on several tiny homes this year which is a trend we have seen growing since 2020....

Emotional Cues and Intense Listening Deliver a Truly Custom Home

Emotional Cues and Intense Listening Deliver a Truly Custom Home

by Charles Hendricks | Jan 21, 2026

I know that the most successful custom home designs don’t start with a sketch. They start with an...

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Charlottesville Office:

Charlottesville
Office:

910 East High St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Office: 434-979-5245

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Office:

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Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Office: 540-437-0012

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CoLab, 1327 Grandin Road SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
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