We’re thrilled to see the Gallery House, our custom home project, featured in the latest issue of Coastal Virginia Magazine! This project reflects our commitment to designing unique, coastal-inspired homes that harmonize with their natural surroundings, balancing functionality with personalized style and addressing the unique challenges of waterfront properties—such as environmental resilience and site integration. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our visionary clients for their trust and to our talented collaborators for their invaluable expertise. GARC LLC, Ann P. Stokes Landscape Architects, LLC, Roland McPherson, Leslie Drinkwalter, Graham Covington, YUZHU ZHENG
关于我们
GARC provides architecture, interior, and landscape design services. We believe that a good design/project results from truly understanding our clients’ needs and providing unique customized solutions. Striving to achieve that, we develop a well-tested research-oriented design process to ensure we are able to deliver high quality design both on time and on budget.
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https://www.garcdesign.com
GARC LLC的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 建筑与规划
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Norfolk，Virginia
- 类型
- 合营企业
- 创立
- 2015
- 领域
- Adaptive Reuse、Restaurant Design、Home Renovation、Aging-in-Place、Custom Home和Office Design
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121 W Tazewell St
First Floor
US，Virginia，Norfolk，23510
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Two weeks ago, we had the chance to explore Nashville and stay in the heart of downtown. The city is filled with fascinating juxtapositions of old and new, where layers of history meet modern design. Historic buildings have been thoughtfully repurposed—a former post office transformed into an art museum, offices converted into our hotel, and warehouses reimagined as office and retail spaces. And, of course, the music scene adds a unique vibrancy that can be felt everywhere. Hope you like the pics!
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It was amazing to finally meet so many friends in person—people I’ve been connecting with online since joining EntreArchitect? in 2020, a global community of small firm entrepreneur architects. There's something powerful about connecting with fellow architects who share the same passion, face similar challenges, and dream big dreams for their practices. The support and wisdom within this community are invaluable – especially since architecture school prepared us to design buildings but not to run businesses. The speakers at this year's annual meeting covered every aspect of running a small architecture business—from branding, marketing, and storytelling to profit and sales, from building science to custom AI tools, from finding and collaborating with the right partners and team to becoming a healthy architect who builds a thriving business and designs healthy buildings. Grateful for the old friendships strengthened and new connections made. Here's to building better practices together! #TEACAM24
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Completion photos of our latest adaptive reuse project are now ready to be shared! We’ve transformed the historic Professional Building in downtown Portsmouth into 42 beautiful apartment units, with 8 commercial spaces on the first floor. The Professional Building was a perfect candidate for office-to-residential transformation. Its ideal floor plate, depth, and window configuration provided the perfect bones. Plus, it is qualified for historic tax credits, boosting the project's financial feasibility. Of course, the project came with its challenges, including integrating plumbing and HVAC shafts, meeting floodplain requirements, and adding a sprinkler system, all while preserving and restoring the building’s historic elements and maximizing unit count and layout efficiency. Huge kudos to our design and construction teams for pulling this off! Our client’s Tim Foley vision to restore the building to its original glory and energize street life was at the heart of this project. We’re proud to be part of this revitalization, and we hope the Professional Building continues to shine as a landmark of both the past and the future. Developer: Lightwell Development Architect: GARC LLC Structural Engineer: Speight ? Marshall ? Francis Civil Engineer: AES Consulting Engineers MEP Engineers: Roach Consulting Engineers Historic Preservation Consultant: Commonwealth Preservation Group, LLC General Contractor: Ringenberg Construction, LLC Photographer: YUZHU ZHENG
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Motel to apartment: a fascinating story and transformation. P.S. See link in comments for more before and after pictures.
A Second Chance for Knoxville's Dogan-Gaither Flats and Its Residents
architectmagazine.com
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It’s fascinating to observe these emerging residential rental models. The question remains: will they truly disrupt traditional notions of residential living and homeownership, as suggested in the article? "In a society where home ownership is attributed to personal success, innovations in the residential rental market seek to enhance the appeal of renting. Evolving consumer needs are resulting in a trend of?exclusive, community-focused living models. This shift is redefining how people view their living spaces, interact with their communities, and perceive the value of their homes."
Urban Living in the United States: How Exclusive Residential Developments are Redefining Homeownership
archdaily.com
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We had the privilege of attending the grand opening of the Professional Building in downtown Portsmouth today. After more than two years of hard work together with our client and collaborators, seeing this project come to life is incredibly fulfilling. The enthusiastic response from the community fills us with pride, and we’re honored to contribute to the revitalization of downtown Portsmouth. This development is a symbol of progress for the area, and we’re truly grateful to have been part of its transformation.
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In the ever-evolving landscape of urban development, the need to address housing shortages and revitalize city centers has led to innovative solutions. While some might assume that demolition and rebuilding is the default option for such transformations, in many cases, renovation and repositioning of existing structures can be more viable and attractive. Let's explore the factors that might tip the scales in favor of renovation over new construction. #wisdomwednesday #Officetoresidential #Commercialrealestate #multifamily
Office to Apartment Conversion: When Renovation Trumps Demolition
GARC LLC，发布于领英
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Excited to share a glimpse of a two-bedroom unit in our recently completed 42-unit apartment project - a successful office-to-residential conversion! Not all office buildings are suitable for this type of transformation. There are numerous critical factors to consider, including but not limited to local zoning regulations, building codes, structural integrity, HVAC systems, floor plate size, building depth, window count, ceiling height, etc. Building depth and window placement are particularly important for ensuring ample natural light in each unit - crucial for modern living standards. Given the complexity of these conversions, typically only 25-30% of office buildings are viable candidates for residential transformation. Despite these challenges, the benefits can be substantial. According to Gensler research, conversion costs are 30% lower than new construction, and the construction period for conversions is 50% shorter than ground-up builds. This two-bedroom unit is just one example of how an office-to-residential conversion can result in a bright, functional, and modern living space—bringing new life to underutilized buildings and enhancing urban communities. #Hamptonroads #AdaptiveReuse #CommercialRealEstate #TransformationTuesday
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The historic barrel ceiling has been restored to its original glory and will now serve as the lobby of this newly transformed office-to-residential conversion building. Swipe to see the progress. ?#adaptivereuse?#officetoresidential?#multifamily
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