Over the course of the fellowship, Taylor Baskin investigated how the material culture - everyday materials and construction practices - used in Charlottesville’s affordable housing quietly shapes the lived experience of residents—impacting durability, maintenance burdens, health, and long-term building performance. Drawing from a survey of local affordable housing developments, Taylor’s presentation highlighted key patterns and missed opportunities before proposing a framework for leveraging strategic material selection and architectural detailing to create more resilient, dignified, and enduring residential environments.

25 years later, BRW Architect’s addition to Congregation Beth Israel wins Virginia AIA’s Test of Time Award.

In June 2024, Bruce Wardell was inducted into the AIA College of Fellows.

Our 2020 Erwin-Ramsey Fellow concluded his program with a virtual capstone presentation. Building on the work that brwarchitects does with public housing residents in Charlottesville, Taha explored the critical role that food security plays in resident-led redevelopment.

David Timmerman Joins Board of Architectural Review

Our 2021 Erwin-Ramsey Fellow was interested in space, people, and power. Gabriel Andrade came to the Fellowship already with experience in helping people become more engaged and empowered in the shared spaces we occupy everyday.

BRW Architects’ renovation of one of the oldest buildings on Charlottesville’s historic Downtown Mall has become an attractive feature for locals and tourists alike.

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