Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Architectural Design & Preservation Services in Charlottesville
Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects has been creating timeless architectural designs since 1933, rooted in traditional and classical aesthetics. Our practice emphasizes collaboration with clients to develop spaces that harmonize with natural environments while incorporating abundant natural light. With expertise spanning residential, commercial, and historic preservation projects, we integrate architecture, interior design, and landscape planning to deliver context-sensitive solutions.Our team includes LEED-accredited professionals committed to sustainable design principles, utilizing advanced technologies to achieve energy-efficient and net-zero capable structures. For over nine decades, we have maintained Milton Latour Grigg's founding principles of stylistic flexibility, contextual respect, and meticulous attention to detail across projects ranging from national monuments to private residences.
Services
Residential
Historic Preservation
Commercial
Planning
Interior Design
Details
- Year established: 1933
Highlights and features
- We offer 90+ years of experience in traditional and classical architectural design.
- Our team includes LEED-accredited professionals committed to sustainable practices.
- We maintain a collaborative client process established by our founder in 1933.
- Our designs integrate energy-efficient technologies for net-zero capable structures.
- We specialize in context-sensitive solutions for national monuments and private residences.
Associations and certifications
- LEED
What people say
Timeless designs
Collaborative process
Energy efficiency
Client-centric approach
Exceptional craftsmanship
Services
Residential
We create timeless residential spaces that harmonize with natural environments. Our designs emphasize abundant natural light and seamless outdoor connections while maintaining classical architectural principles. Each project integrates client-specific needs with energy-efficient technologies for modern comfort without compromising historical integrity.
Historic Preservation
Specializing in preserving architectural heritage, we restore historic structures while implementing modern sustainability features. Our approach maintains original craftsmanship and contextual integrity through meticulous research and advanced preservation techniques that meet contemporary functional requirements without compromising historical authenticity.
Commercial
We design commercial spaces that balance functionality with aesthetic appeal. Our solutions incorporate energy-efficient systems and sustainable materials while creating environments that enhance business operations. Each project responds to specific programmatic needs while maintaining contextual harmony with surrounding urban or natural landscapes.
Planning
Our planning services integrate architectural vision with environmental context. We develop comprehensive site plans that optimize spatial relationships, circulation patterns, and landscape integration. Each proposal considers long-term sustainability and adaptability while maintaining alignment with classical design principles and client objectives.
Interior Design
We craft interior environments that reflect architectural character while meeting modern functionality needs. Our designs emphasize natural light optimization, material authenticity, and spatial harmony. Each project incorporates sustainable finishes and energy-efficient systems to create comfortable, enduring interiors that complement the building's overall architectural language.
People
Bob Paxton
Principal
As principal, Bob Paxton leads architectural projects with expertise in classical design principles and sustainable integration. He maintains the firm's tradition of contextual sensitivity while advancing innovative design solutions for contemporary needs across diverse building types.
Roger Birle
Principal
Roger Birle specializes in historic preservation projects, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern sustainability practices. He oversees restoration efforts for nationally significant structures while mentoring junior staff in classical architectural techniques and preservation standards.
Eric Amtmann
Principal
Eric Amtmann directs commercial architecture projects with focus on energy-efficient design solutions. He manages client relationships and project teams to deliver context-sensitive commercial spaces that balance functionality with aesthetic integrity.
Garett Rouzer
Principal
Garett Rouzer leads interior design and planning initiatives, ensuring cohesive integration between architectural elements and interior spaces. He specializes in optimizing natural light and spatial flow while maintaining alignment with the firm's classical design philosophy.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide residential, commercial, historic preservation, planning, and interior design services tailored to client needs and site contexts.
How long has your firm been in operation?
Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects has specialized in traditional and classical architecture since 1933, maintaining founding principles of contextual design.
Do you incorporate sustainable design practices?
Our LEED-accredited team integrates energy-efficient technologies and renewable systems to create net-zero capable structures while maintaining aesthetic integrity.
What distinguishes your design approach?
We uniquely combine classical architectural principles with modern sustainability, creating spaces that harmonize with natural environments through abundant natural light.
How do you manage project budgets?
We maintain careful budget management through collaborative client partnerships and strategic implementation of high-performance building technologies.
Where are your offices located?
Our main office operates in Charlottesville, VA, with additional locations in Baltimore, MD and Urbanna, VA serving regional clients.
