Bowie Gridley Architects, a firm recognized  for planning and design at  leading independent schools internationally, participated in the 2012 Annual Conference of the Virginia Association of Independent Schools,  held November 12th at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, VA.

Richard Salopek, AIA, a principal of the firm with more than 20 years of experience in independent school planning and design, was on hand to provide  information about the firm’s recent planning and design work, including facilities for academics, arts, athletics  and student life,  and  offer insights to member schools contemplating growth and renewal of their campuses.

For more information contact, the Virginia Association of Independent Schools, or Bowie Gridley Architects.

Richard Salopek, AIA, Principal with Bowie Gridley Architects and Project Manager for the new Student Center at St. Christopher’s School, Richmond, VA, announced today that the project was awarded LEED Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Designed to fit within an existing Georgian-style campus, the new Student Center enables St. Christopher’s School to realize both quality and variety of academic, social, and community experiences. A new main dining hall anchors the building and serves as a venue for community gathering events.  The building is ringed with outdoor terraces and porches which bring activity outside and link the building with adjacent outdoor spaces.

Bowie Gridley Architects worked with Sustainable Design Consulting of Richmond, Virginia, who guided the team in achieving LEED Silver Certification for the project.