Gaines Group Architects

The Architecture of the University of Virginia

The Architecture of the University of Virginia is incredible and getting a tour of it led by Edward Lay is even better. Each year for the past 3 years, I have organized a tour for Department of Energy employees to show them building developed with sustainability in mind. Thomas...

Mincer’s – The Shops at Stonefield – project update

Mincer’s is expanding! A tradition at the University of Virginia since 1948, Mincer’s has long since been the place to go and be seen in Charlottesville on game day. Originally opening as a tobacco shop under the name Mincer’s Humidor,  the shop now specializes...