Glavé & Holmes Architecture

A nationally recognized architecture, interior design, preservation, and planning firm, Glavé & Holmes Architecture has served clients across the United States for six decades. Our women-owned firm is a leading practitioner of contextual design that is inspired by the specific culture, history, and surroundings of a given community or place.

Founded in 1965 in Richmond, Virginia, our firm includes 65 architects, interior designers, historic preservationists, and supporting staff who maintain a diverse and integrated portfolio. Our team boasts expertise in an array of market sectors, including Higher Education, Independent Schools, Cultural, Civic, Community, Hospitality, and Residential. Each market sector is supported by a specialized studio uniquely equipped to respond to the specific needs of its respective clientele. We provide clients with comprehensive services whether projects involve new buildings, additions, renovations, or preservation of historic structures.

We approach all projects as a collaborative process with clients to achieve design solutions that are both beautiful and practical. Our team is passionate about design excellence, exceptional service, and bringing a client’s vision to life. Throughout the firm’s history, we have cultivated a design aesthetic that is based on clarity, invention, and resonance. We seek to create contextual buildings and spaces that elevate the human spirit.