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karim selected for emerging leaders in architecture

karim selected for emerging leaders in architecture

brwarchitects Associate Karim Habbab has been elected to the Emerging Leaders in Architecture (ELA) Academy of AIA Virginia. These participants are selected for their potential to be outstanding contributors to the profession and the community. ELA is an intensive program of educational sessions structured around presentations, team exploration, consensus-building, analysis, and case study activities over the course of a year. The group also culminates with a presentation at Architecture Exchange East in 2019.

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brw welcomes vy do

brw welcomes vy do

Vy grew up in Vietnam and immigrated to Virginia where she studied high school and discovered her love for architecture. She moved to Charlottesville to pursue her dreams in design and attended the University of Virginia.

Vy has been fascinated with residential design and eager to learn about commercial projects as well as religious. She believes that architectural beauty comes from its intricately crafted process, from its first design phase to the completed product. On her days off, Vy enjoys traveling, spending time with her two bunnies and occasionally baking, making tiramisu to share with families and friends.

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brw welcomes whitney mcdermott and gerardo hernandez

brw welcomes whitney mcdermott and gerardo hernandez

Brw is pleased to welcome Whitney McDermott and Gerardo Hernandez to our design team.
Whitney is a Virginia native who studied civil engineering as an undergrad at the University of Virginia, and earned her Master of Architecture and Urban and Environmental Planning in 2015. Gerardo earned his Masters of Architecture after an established career in design and construction management, and is a native Spanish speaker.

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hiring: intern architect

hiring: intern architect

brwarchitects is hiring architectural interns with 3 to 5 years of experience in design, detailing and production of small to mid-sized architectural projects.

We believe our design process holds the opportunity to tell a unique story for each of our clients, from the initial design through presentation, detailing and construction. This means an ideal candidate is proficient in presentation skills (both hand drawn and digital), production of contract documents (we use REVIT), and who is interested in continuing their involvement through the bidding and construction process. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including new homes, urban planning, early childhood development centers, commercial offices, interiors, and historic projects.

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brw welcomes karim habbab

brw welcomes karim habbab

“Sitting by drafting boards since I was 3 years old, and drawing floor plans by grade 3, I was attracted to architecture from a very early age. As I grew older I looked forward to an opportunity to be creative and challenge myself in that regards, whether it be a hypothetical fantastical project in a Virginia ghost town, or a residential building in an alley way in Berlin. Challenging my creativity is what drives me to better myself. Design has always been a part of who I am as I re-imagined space around me, and I am always interested in learning new things and broadening my horizons.”

Karim is a graduate from the undergraduate architecture program at UVA and is currently working toward licensure.

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brw welcomes David Timmerman

brw welcomes David Timmerman

David comes to BRW with a wide variety of experiences. He has practiced architecture since 2003, designing and managing a diverse range of projects including campus, multi-use commercial, historic preservation and high end residential. David is focused on the...

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Megan becomes Deacon

Megan becomes Deacon

Megan recently became a deacon at First Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville. She was very honored to be considered for this important role in the church and in the community. She has also become involved with the Evangelism Committee, helping with projects, such as...

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Leigh Hilton to present paper

Leigh Hilton to present paper

Leigh Hilton is working on her MA in Architectural History at the University of Virginia, where she'll graduate, Spring 2015. Her thesis is A Historiographic Evaluation of the Literature Surrounding the 1988 Deconstructivist Architecture Exhibition at the MoMA. She's...

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BRW CELEBRATES PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE OF EMPLOYEES

BRW CELEBRATES PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE OF EMPLOYEES

brwarchitects is pleased to announce that Carl Schwarz and Natalie Feaver have completed their journey to Professional Licensure.  For Architects, this process includes a Masters Degree in Architecture, an Intern Development Program (IDP), minimum of three years, and...

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