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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.
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...
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...
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...
Carl Schwarz places 2nd in Charlottesville Marathon
We want to give a shout out to our very own Carl Schwarz who ran just over a six minute mile to place 2nd in the 2014 Charlottesville Marathon. Congratulations Carl!
The Crossings empowers VSH to aid formerly-homeless
In an excerpt from the Virginia Supportive Housing's Summer 2013 Newsletter, homelessness in Virginia has declined 16% in the past three years, due in part to a shift from focusing on short-term shelter to focusing on permanent housing through facilities such as The...
Developing Plans for New Sanctuary
We are pleased to announce the continuation of one of our ecclesiastical Master Planning projects. After months of working with the building committee and church leadership to develop a comprehensive Master Plan, the building committee has been approved to begin...
EarthCraft Virginia Sustainable Leadership Awards
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...
brwarchitects receives Excellence in Design Award
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...
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...
SRO OPENS DOORS TO FORMERLY HOMELESS
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...
GREEN MOUNTAIN STATION
This new residence, carefully situated on an expansive lot in pastoral Keene, Virginia, is nearing completion. The commencement of the construction has been gratifying for the design team, the contractor Matt Robb, and the Owners as the product of their collective...
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BEGINS PHASE TWO
During the previous two years, brwarchitects has worked with the congregation at the Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg to develop a Master Plan for their campus. The first key component of the Master Plan is focused on Accessibility Improvements to the Sanctuary,...