Erika Howsare, Abode (March 2015) In architecture, to honor tradition is no simple matter. But the land is a good place to start. Whatever materials are native to the site can become an indelible link between building and ground. Such was one of the goals at Green...
Cville.com (January 2014) We asked brwarchitects principal Bruce Wardell to give us insight into the state of architecture in the area, what inspires him, and why he chooses to practice in Virginia. Here's what he had to say. READ THE FULL Q&A HERE
The Sustainable Leadership Awards is EarthCraft Virginia’s signature event to recognize the region’s premiere developers, builders, architects, government officials and other industry professionals drawing over 150 individuals. For 2013, The Crossings at 4th and...
At a September reception here in Charlottesville, The Central Virginia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects has recognized the office of brwarchitects with their Honor Award for Design Excellence for The Crossings at 4th and Preston. This building is a...
Rachel Ryan, Newsplex.com (10 April 2012) The Crossings at Fourth and Preston held it's grand opening ceremony Tuesday morning. For many residents getting keys, it's a dream come true. "This is the first time in my life I've had a place of my own," said an ecstatic...
Hawes Spencer, The Hook (3 May 2011) The Crossings, an apartment complex designed to prevent the phenomenon of "Million Dollar Murray," has begun its rise at the corner of Preston Avenue and Fourth Street... Charlottesville's City Council took note and in 2009...
Chiara Canzi, C-ville Weekly. (02 May 2011) The Crossings will cost $7 million, with roughly $1.07 million already appropriated from the Charlottesville Housing Fund. The project has also received private donations and a $75,000 grant from the Charlottesville Area...
Terry Karnes, Charlottesville House & Home (08 October 2008) Taking something and breathing new life into it is something of habit for people in our region. With restored famous historic buildings surrounding us, it's not surprising that Charlottesville Architect...
Dan Gould, CvillePodcast.com (June 2008) Virginia Supportive Housing, a Richmond-based statewide nonprofit housing provider, recently agreed to work with the Thomas Jefferson Area Coalition for the Homeless (TJACH) and the Charlottesville community to develop and...
Stephanie Garcia, The Hook (2008) Last Monday, Arch's Frozen Yogurt opened its third location to the delight of both frozen yogurt fans and architecture enthusiasts. The two-story building on Emmet Street, with two outdoor eating balconies, ivy-covered walls...
Dave McNair, The Hook (13 December 2007) In 2005, Arch's owners bought the old Donut Connection at 1232 Emmet Street. Since then, they've been working with the folks at BRW Architects– known for renovations of Congregation Beth Israel, the Downtown Rec Center, and the...
Season 4, episode 10 (Original air date 3/25/07) Compare what kind of house you can get for $700,000 in six markets across the country. First, in Phoenix, a couple falls in love with each other and with a midcentury modern ranch. Next, a young family experiences a...