We are listeners, facilitators, and creative problem-solvers.
We believe that architecture tells the story of each client, congregation, and neighborhood. From master planning to urban infill and affordable housing, our design process is compassionate and community-led.
2024 Erwin-Ramsey Fellowship Open for Applications
The 2024 submission period is closed.About Us Since 2019, brwarchitects has proudly hosted the Erwin-Ramsey Fellowship for graduate students and graduating fourth-year Architectural students. Our aim is to deepen architectural contributions to Charlottesville, where...
Jo Blount is our 2023 Erwin-Ramsey Fellow
We are thrilled to introduce the 2023 Erwin Ramsey Fellow, Jo Blount! Jo was raised in Charlottesville and has been involved in organizing efforts focusing on tenants' associations, anti-gentrification, and community-led...
2023 Erwin-Ramsey Fellowship Now Open for Applications
brwarchitects hosts the Erwin Ramsey Summer Fellowship program for graduate and fourth year undergraduate students in the School of Architecture. The Fellowship is a partnership between the resources at brwarchitects, the energy and creativity of the selected Fellow, and the needs and circumstances in our community. One Fellowship is awarded per year.
Engaging Youth through the Built Environment: 2022 Erwin-Ramsey Fellowship
Our 2022 Erwin-Ramsey Fellow was interested in creating spaces where young people feel a sense of belonging and pride. Brandon Eley (UVA ’22) came to the Fellowship with a plethora of experience working with young people for The Gates Scholarship, Young Leaders Summit, Collegiate 100, and Project Pipeline. These experiences and others developed a passion in him for using what he learned in his design education to serve young people.
We’re Hiring: Executive Administrative Assistant
We are seeking an executive administrative assistant to support the daily operations and professional services of our firm. This position requires in-person presence (our office is fully vaccinated and has covid protocols in place). Must be technologically proficient, highly organized, reliable and proactive, and have access to a vehicle.
Ying Fan Joins BRW
We’re delighted to announce our newest Architectural Associate, Ying Fan!
Ying moved from China to attend the University of Virginia where she earned her Masters of Architecture in 2021. We were drawn to her impressive and thoughtful approach to architecture beyond her years of experience. Since she joined BRW in September, she has brought joy to our office culture.
2022 Erwin-Ramsey Fellowship Open for Applications
brwarchitects is now welcoming applications for the 2022 Erwin-Ramsey Fellowship. This Fellowship is open to graduate students and fourth year undergraduate students in the School of Architecture. For the first time, we are offering the opportunity to schedule a four-week Fellowship to focus on more a more robust project.
David Timmerman Joins Board of Architectural Review
Senior Associate David Timmerman began his tenure with the Charlottesville Board of Architectural Review in January 2022. David has provided design leadership for commercial projects at brwarchitects since he joined the firm in 2014. From the sophisticated interiors at 701 Water Street to the sensitive historic preservation at 225 East Main, David is known for leading complex projects to success.
Karim Named to Charlottesville Planning Commission
Karim Habbab continues the brwarchitects tradition of serving the community in his role on the Charlottesville Planning Commission. Karim began this position in the Summer of 2021 during a critical period for Charlottesville as the long-awaited Comprehensive Plan was approved in November. Karim has worked with brwarchitects since 2015 and has developed into one of the firm’s leaders in neighborhood organizing and resident-led development.
Do we “own” public space?
Our 2021 Erwin-Ramsey Fellow was interested in space, people, and power. Gabriel Andrade came to the Fellowship already with experience in helping everyday people become more engaged and empowered in the shared spaces we occupy everyday.
Naturally, the Fellowship needed to culminate in an experience rather than a presentation. Guests, students, and BRW staff participated in a walking tour throughout the Mall to practice intervening and shaping the space around us.
Taro Matsuno Joins BRW
We’re very excited to welcome Taro Matsuno as a Design Associate to our firm! In addition to graduating from UVA with his M.Arch this past year, Taro brings a professional background in equitable and inclusive planning, community organizing, and affordable housing advocacy in Boston and Pittsburgh.
Taro lives in Crozet, Virginia in an old farm house with his wife, Suzannah, their daughter, Rosemary, and their two dogs Merle and Patience.
Taha Suhrawardy Joins BRW
We liked our 2020 Erwin-Ramsey Fellow so much that we hired him! Taha joined BRW Architects in January 2021 after graduating from the University of Virginia with a M.Arch. In his first nine months with our firm, Taha has embraced the distinctive “BRW experience,” working on everything from large-scale multi-family affordable housing developments to construction phases for automotive dealerships to conceptual design for private residences.