Glavé’s Lori Garrett: Strengthening the firm’s culture is its future
Lori Garrett, FAIA, was recently named President of Glavé & Holmes, making it Virginia’s largest woman-led architecture firm.
Architecture Billings Continue Growth into 2022
“Architecture billings, while remaining at very healthy levels in recent months, have slowed considerably from the middle of last year,” said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, Ph.D.
Case Study: Swings Coffee
Swings Coffee is located in a renovated warehouse that began as a car dealership, transformed into a bakery, and is now in use as a retail coffee shop, offices, and roasting facility.
Architecture, Design, Historic Preservation
Case Study: Transforming VCU’s Scott House
Newly restored, VCU’s Scott House provides contemporary meeting rooms in an environment that highlights its carefully-preserved historic character.
Arts & Culture, Design, Destinations
Discarded Spikes Become the Defining Element
Rob Reis reviews “Helper,” An Liu’s experiential art installation at the Branch Museum of Architecture and Design.
Architecture Firms End 2021 Strong
Inquiries into new work and the value of new design contracts both remained strong, and backlogs, at an average of 6.5 months, remained near their highest levels since the AIA began tracking this metric in 2010.
Architecture, Design, Research
Grant for Blacksburg Incubator Space Includes Architectural Services
Besides being a visible symbol of Blacksburg’s downtown turnaround after a challenging post-COVID recovery, the project will also contribute to the town’s sustainability priorities.