Bruce is the principal of brwarchitects in Charlottesville, Virginia. His work has been recognized frequently by the local and state chapters of the AIA, both for design and for community service. Most recently, Bruce was the recipient of the Central Virginia Merit Award for Design Excellence for his work at the Market Street Parking Garage. Additionally, Bruce has been previously awarded the Chapter’s Community Service Award.

Bruce has actively pursued community service, demonstrated by several years as the Assistant Government Architect for the Peace Corps in the Kingdom of Tonga, as a member of the founding Board of Directors for the Charlottesville Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, and as Chairman of the Board of Directors for three years thereafter. He has also served as President of the Central Virginia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the Board of Directors for the Center for Christian Study and the Board of Elders for Christ Community Church.

Among his accomplishments are the first LEED-Silver certified Women’s Emergency Shelter in the nation, the Hospice House which received awards for historic preservation and design excellence, and a Single Room Occupancy Shelter for formerly homeless residents, which received the 2011 Sustainable Development Award and earned him the Design Professional of the Year award from the City of Charlottesville. Bruce has distinguished himself as a public leader whose skill in design is enhanced by a deep sensitivity to human relationships.

Wish that I was on ole rocky top, Down in the Tennessee hills.
Ain’t no smoggy smoke on rocky top, Ain’t no telephone bills.
Once there was a girl on rocky top, Half bear the other half cat.
Wild as a mink, sweet as soda pop, I still dream about that.
Rocky top, you’ll always be Home sweet home to me.
Good ole rocky top, Rocky top Tennessee, rocky top Tennessee.
Once two strangers climbed on rocky top, Lookin’ for a moonshine still.
Strangers ain’t come back from rocky top, Guess they never will.
Corn won’t grow at all on rocky top, Dirt’s too rocky by far.
That’s why all the folks on rocky top Get their corn from a jar.
Rocky top, you’ll always be Home sweet home to me.
Good ole rocky top, Rocky top Tennessee, rocky top Tennessee.
Now I’ve had years of cramped up city life, Trapped like a duck in a pen.
Now all I know is it’s a pity life Can’t be simple again.
Rocky top, you’ll always be Home sweet home to me.
Good ole rocky top, Rocky top Tennessee, rocky top Tennessee.

Alisha Savage has eight years of experience practicing architectural design in Virginia and Washington DC. She has handled projects of varying scales, from small-scale residential construction to large-scale institutional buildings.

Away from BRW, Alisha is teaching undergraduate studios at UVA’s architecture school and completing the house she designed with her husband, Michael.

Bethany initiated the Charlottesville Revit Users Group and is helping to spearhead the BIM movement in the local architecture community. She is interested in various forms of architectural computing technology and software, and how it affects the practice of architecture. Although interested in all aspects of architecture, interior projects have become one of Bethany’s specializations.

Growing up in Deerfield, Massachusetts the influence of historic and rural indigenous architecture has shaped Bethany’s passion for functional and environmentally conscious design. Her father is a contractor, so she was exposed to construction from an early age. Now she especially appreciates the intricate construction details seen in the work of Greene & Greene and the Arts & Crafts movement.

So she’s a bit of a computer geek, but she’s also an outdoor adventurist. She spends most weekends hiking, mountain biking, skiing, running, doing Pilates and playing / coaching soccer with her husband and son. If there is any time left, she loves to make glass beads and jewelry. For a glimpse at some of her handiwork, browse her website by clicking here.

Carl, a newly registered Architect as of early 2012, has always been specially drawn to residential architecture. His desire to study the integration of landscape with architecture lured him to the University of Virginia and Charlottesville. There, he developed an interest in how the built environment can be densely urban yet perceived as comfortably suburban at the same time.

When he’s not remodeling his house, Carl likes to garden. Paint and primer are in his hands as often as a shovel and trowel. When not painting walls, he enjoys hand rendering and water coloring. For a glimpse at some of his water colors, browse his website by clicking here.

Charles Dickey is a registered architect who has been practicing in Virginia and Florida for over twenty nine years. Mr. Dickey has experience in the design and production of a wide variety of building types ranging from residential, commercial, religious and institutional. Two of Mr. Dickey’s recent projects include The Brody Jewish Student Center at the University of Virginia and The Crossings at Fourth & Preston, a three story sixty unit residential facility for the formerly homeless.

Mr. Dickey holds a Bachelor of Design from The University of Florida and Master of Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is licensed in both Virginia and Florida.

When away from his desk, Mr .Dickey enjoys designing and fabricating furniture, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and collecting toy construction vehicles.

With an ever-present smile and a trendy outfit, Ginny manages the office and ensures that we have the tools needed to stay creative & productive. As if four children, eleven coworkers, and two dogs isn’t enough, around town she also volunteers with the Virginia Festival of the Book, Charlottesville High School orchestra, and the Women’s Ministry at her church. If you happen to run into Ginny around town, she’ll be sure to brighten your day.

In 1993, Kevin left college with an English degree and, as tradition dictates, he accepted a summer job at a living history museum. This turned into an eight year career in which he worked in the historic building trades, helping to reconstruct multiple eighteenth century structures. He left Colonial Williamsburg as a journeyman carpenter, and entered architecture school with an impressive collection of buckle shoes, wool stockings and blousy shirts.

He has experience with several Charlottesville firms. He joined BRW Architects in 2011. He brings special skills in residential design, model-building and graphic presentation. Away from work, he loves to go places and do things with his wife, Karen, and daughter, Naomi.

A Vermont native and outdoor enthusiast, Kit left the D.C. gridlock for the rolling hills of Albemarle County in 2005, joining the brwarchitects team. After a short sabbatical to pursue his graduate degree at Virginia Tech, Kit returned to the firm in 2010.

Kit brings a passion for context-cognizant design to his work, and he enjoys the challenge of developing quality architecture in Virginia’s varied historic landscapes.

Kit’s passion for soccer, which is rivaled only by his passion for architecture, still pulls him out of the office and onto the pitch, where he foolishly asks more of his thirty-something body than he should.

Megan grew up in the small historic town of Madison, Indiana which greatly influenced her love of architecture and architectural history. She developed a love for travel and studying architecture abroad. After graduation, she practiced in several firms in Indianapolis, gaining valuable experience in interior architecture in various medical, educational, and commercial projects, even participating in the design of two award winning facilities. She has also taught and lectured for first year architectural design at her alma mater.

Following a lifelong dream to study architectural history, she completed her Masters in Architectural History, where she focused on the interaction between Dutch Modernism and the Prairie School style of the early twentieth century. Her interests in practice include how interior architecture affects the overall aesthetics of a building composition and how history can be used to influence modern design concepts.

When she is not immersed in architecture, history, or interior design, she enjoys reading, swimming, NIA, aerobics, and spending time with her friends, family, and her husband, Michael. She and Michael have renovated several houses together and both volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

Born in the biggest small town (population approx. 7000) in the New Hampshire White Mountain Region a very long time ago. Grew up heavily influenced by farm folks and construction workers.

Graduated Littleton (N.H.) High School and headed to the big city (Manchester, N.H.) to attend Hesser College. Completed one year of business and accounting and then went to work. Soon married and, along with my husband, purchased a very small fuel oil business. Worked hard, bought a house, had two children, survived the oil embargo and sold the business in 1976. Remained underemployed and owned a “canteen truck” for a couple of years. Sold that business in 1981.

Came to Charlottesville in 1982 and didn’t intend to stay long, but I’m still here. Took some business and management courses at Piedmont Virginia College at night. Found work, got a divorce…the kids grew up and left home. Met and married (eventually) a native of Charlottesville and we’re still happy. His child grew up and married…we are awaiting the arrival of the grandchild in April.

I get to a yoga class three times a week and occasionally make an effort to go for energetic walks. I don’t really have any hobbies unless you count cooking. I usually have a book in progress, also. I also volunteer at Habitat for Humanity’s office one morning a week.

Daughter of an architect, some of Natalie’s fondest memories as a child are of building Lego creations with her father and brother, now a contractor. Perhaps those early memories drew her to the interaction between modernism’s clean lines and traditional architecture’s charm, a quality that often appears in the work of brwarchitects.

When not in the office, Natalie enjoys helping with an English as a Second Language program in town. Through ESL, her organizational tendencies and appreciation of spreadsheets are put to good use as she co-administers the program.