Team

Patrick Beck

AIA, NCARB

Project Architect

Patrick joined DGP architects in 2025 after working for other architecture firms in Atlanta, Georgia, and Coral Gables, Florida. His childhood interests in drawing and woodworking grew into a love for traditional architecture, planning, and craft. He earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Miami in 2015 and a Master of Architectural Design and Urbanism from the University of Notre Dame in 2023. Patrick has received numerous awards for his academic work including the Institute of Classical Art and Architecture’s Philip T. Shutze Award and the Student Grand Prize Charter Award from the Congress for New Urbanism. His experience spans a wide range of project types including high-end residential, mixed-use, ecclesiastical, and master planning. In his free time, Patrick enjoys sailing and spending time with his wife Kate and their chocolate lab Teddy.

Jon Slagle

CMA

Accounting Manager

Jon Slagle joined DGP in 2025 bringing nine years of experience in accounting and financial analysis in diverse fields such as healthcare, government, software, and hospitality. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in communications in 2005 and later earned an associate’s degree in accounting from Piedmont Virginia Community College. In his time at DGP, Jon has focused on streamlining systems and is looking forward to carrying on our legacy of business excellence.

Blake Walker

AIA, NCARB

Project Architect

Blake joined Dalgliesh Gilpin Architects in 2013 with a Master of Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, a professional background in graphic and exhibit design, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia. She has since made significant contributions to a variety of hospitality, commercial, and residential projects. At Old Parkland, a business campus in Dallas, Texas, Blake managed the design and construction administration of interior spaces. The project included a 6,000-square foot restaurant and a technically sophisticated debate chamber designed to subtly integrate complex acoustical and audio/visual systems into classical detailing. She served in a similar capacity for the equally complex interiors of the Hammes Building, a 20,000 square-foot, highly detailed office building in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Blake has worked on a variety of residential projects in Albemarle County, including homes and dependencies in Keswick, Bundoran Estates, Ivy Creek, and Farmington. Her broad stylistic experience, quick conceptual thinking, and rapid visualization abilities make Blake an asset during all phases of development.

Blake is an active community member who has donated her professional capacities to a number of local non-profits, including the Tom Tom Founders Day Festival, PB&J Fund, Pilgrim Baptist Church, ReadyKids, Wildrock, and, most notably, the complete interior renovation of C4K’s 3,000 square foot maker-space in the historic IX Building. Additionally, she served on the board of AIA Central Virginia as the Emerging Professionals Liaison, coordinating educational, career development, and mentorship opportunities for local young designers.

James Vidoni

AIA

Project Architect

James joined DGP Architects in 2024 bringing with him six years of experience and a diverse portfolio. His accomplishments span a wide range of higher educational facilities from performing arts, athletics, technical training, educational spaces, and student living and dining. His experience working on a variety of large-scale building types equips him with the knowledge to effectively tackle complex design challenges.

James’s decision to pursue a master’s degree in architecture at Virginia Tech followed eight years of hands-on experience in the construction industry across various states, including Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Idaho, and Hawaii. This practical experience has given him a deep understanding of regional construction techniques and materials, enriching his approach to design.

Beyond his professional endeavors, James finds joy in woodworking and gardening reflecting his appreciation for craftsmanship and nature. His dedication to his work coupled with his commitment to personal growth make him an asset to our architectural team and our community.

Victoria Ward-Regan

Administrative Assistant

Victoria studied at Hartwell House near Oxford, England, graduating with the Dorothy Neville Rolfe Award for outstanding student. Subsequently, she joined the International Racing Bureau in Dublin, Ireland, where she combined her training in public speaking and journalism with her love for horses. At the IRB Victoria was responsible for marketing and public relations campaigns for clients including Anheuser-Busch (Irish Derby), Phoenix Park Racecourse, The Racing Post Newspaper, and the German Jockey Club. During this time she also became the racing correspondent for The Sunday Press, a national Sunday paper in Ireland. Victoria was later selected to join IRB Kentucky to create a marketing office in North America. After relocating to Charlottesville, Virginia, she applied her craft at a local advertising agency, where she created a public relations department and oversaw media purchases and diverse marketing campaigns. Following the birth of her children, Victoria worked freelance for many years, managing a number of successful marketing campaigns for clients including The Virginia Film Festival, UVA’s Foundation for the Humanities, and the Central Virginia Railroad. She also collaborated with the American Shakespeare Theatre on the launch of their Blackfriars Theatre in Staunton, Virginia.

At DGP Victoria is the voice who greets callers to the office, ensuring a warm welcome. She supports the design team by assisting in editing specifications, preparing contracts and change orders, scheduling ongoing educational activities, assembling proposals, and handling procurements.

A former three-day-event rider and licensed riding instructor, Victoria rescued and retrained several former racehorses which she rides in local competitions.

John Peterson

AIA

Project Architect

John graduated from California State Polytechnic University with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture in 1988. While still in college, he joined Walt Disney Imagineering where he focused on drafting, design, and team management for projects at EuroDisney, Walt Disney World Florida, and Disneyland. At EuroDisney his work included master site planning, Main Street Towne Square, Main Street Train Station, Indiana Jones Temple of Peril, Discovery Mountain, and Sleeping Beauty’s Castle. In addition, he was the project manager for Honey I Shrunk the Kids at Walt Disney World Florida and was part of the Disney’s first 100% CAD drawn project, Indiana Jones’ Expeditions, at Disneyland. He was a founding member of Imagineering’s Advisory Council for the Integration of Computer Aided Drafting and Design. John loved working with Disney’s show designers, engineers, model builders, and operation managers to convert their requirements into successful and engaging attractions.

Since joining Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects in 1994, John has been integral to a wide variety of projects ranging from historic estate residences to large-scale commercial developments. His notable work includes the renovation and restoration of the historic home, Tall Oaks, featured in Southern Home magazine; the award-winning Pavilion, a classically inspired office building at Old Parkland in Dallas, Texas; and the Palladium, a 200,000-square-foot urban office building and parking structure in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His recent renovation and addition for the Ragged Ridge Residence was featured in both Home & Design and Cville Abode.

John’s computer-based 3-D models and renderings bring projects to life for clients. They proved to be invaluable in the development of the Palladium and the Pavilion at Old Parkland, allowing the team to make crucial design decisions, ensure harmonious building proportions, and integrate complex building systems. He continues to expand the office’s modeling and visualization capabilities to enhance the design process for all projects and further support the customer experience. John also serves as the DGP’s Technology Manager, maintaining the equipment, data, and security that are foundational to all our work.

Jane Paxton

Marketing & Business Development Specialist

Jane joined Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects with a Master of Business Administration from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia, and experience in financial services and real estate development. For fifteen years she served as the Director of Marketing, spearheading all things marketing related, from promotional materials to award submissions, proposals, website development, project photography, and outreach to publications. Now, as DGP’s Marketing and Business Development Specialist, Jane guides special projects in support of DGP’s strategic goals.

George Logusch

AIA, NCARB

Project Architect

George’s immersion in classicism during college, graduate school, and a youth spent in Europe inspired a passion for the design and detailing of historic architecture. He graduated from the Catholic University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and from the University of Notre Dame in 2013 with a Master of Architecture with a focus on the History of Religious Architecture.

In his professional life, he applies his classical expertise to a range of project types, including institutional, historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and residential. Since joining Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects in 2015, George’s energies have focused on numerous residential projects in and around the Charlottesville area. His institutional and commercial work encompasses the design of a higher education institute and student center in Buena Vista, Virginia; the design of a 200,000 square-foot urban office building and parking structure in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and extensive classical detailing at Old Parkland, an office complex and corporate headquarters for Crow Holdings in Dallas, Texas. His recent work in historic preservation has centered on the renovations of the circa 1803 Albemarle County Circuit Courts and of Michie Tavern, a Virginia Historic Landmark dating to 1784.

Danielle Granger

AIA, NCARB

Project Architect

Danielle holds a dual Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Environment and Society from Goucher College, with a focus on Danish Hedonistic Sustainability, and a Master of Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Her design philosophy is grounded in the belief that beautifully crafted spaces enrich the human experience, inspire a sense of stewardship, and foster sustainable patterns for ecological development.

With over five years of professional experience, Danielle leads a wide range of projects at Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects, showcasing her expertise in both design and execution. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, working closely with clients and contractors to realize design visions while ensuring every detail reflects exceptional craft. Danielle’s work on the recent renovation of a 1903 estate exemplifies her design ethos. Ensuring the home remains deeply meaningful to its owners and endures for generations to come, we preserved the existing structure’s historic character while enhancing its envelope performance and aligning amenities with modern living.

Recognized as a leader, Danielle serves as the Emerging Professional Liaison on the AIA Central Virginia Board, fostering mentorship and interdisciplinary dialogue. She also sits on the Waynesboro Historic Commission Board, extending her belief in stewardship from buildings to communities.

Ashley LeFew Falwell

AIA, NCARB

Director of Marketing

Building on her twelve years of architectural experience, in 2024 Ashley stepped into the Director of Marketing position at DGP. She brings an in-depth understanding of project development, a collaborative spirit, and strong design and communication skills to her new role. She believes DGP’s long history of hand drawing and collaborative design, with an emphasis on craft and context, is a distinguishing narrative to share.

Through her undergraduate degree in Architectural History and Studio Art at the University of Virginia and her Master of Architecture degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, she honed her writing and visualization skills and expanded her understanding of the craft of building. Since joining DGP in 2013, she has contributed to a wide range of project types, including new residential construction, historic renovations and additions, feasibility studies, school master plans, new tasting rooms, and event venues. Her work on the estate residence, Ivy Creek, and the Tasting Room at the Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard has been published in Southern Home, Abode, and Virginia Living magazines. In addition to shepherding projects through design and construction, she worked with the marketing team on social media promotion, photography, proposals, writing, publication, and awards submissions. She is integral to recruiting efforts and is a mentor to young architects, understanding DGP’s excellence hinges on the talents and strengths of its people.

Ashley also extends Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects’ involvement in the community through her volunteer pursuits. In 2022, she joined the board of the Virginia Discovery Museum after completing pro bono design for two gallery renovations, now serving as chair of the board’s Marketing and Development Committee. Through AIA Virginia, she is a member of both the Emerging Leaders Local Organizing Committee and the Member Services Advisory Council.

Danielle Corbin

Associate AIA

Architectural Associate

Trained in classicism and in the arts of traditional drawing, water coloring, and hand-drafting, Danielle is passionate about designing by hand. She brings concepts to life by creating compelling perspective vignettes and enjoys engaging with clients throughout the design process.

Danielle joined Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects in 2023 with a Bachelor of Architecture degree, after graduating as Valedictorian of her Notre Dame class. In 2022, she was the sole undergraduate student selected for the David M. Schwarz Internship and Traveling Fellowship, and the research from her subsequent travel to the south of Spain informed her undergraduate thesis project.

At DGP, Danielle’s work has ranged from detailing extensive renovations of a Charlottesville estate to developing a conceptual design for a new 8,000 sq ft house in Richmond. She led a feasibility study for Madison House, a nonprofit organization that connects UVA student volunteers to partner organizations in the Charlottesville community. In 2024, she was selected to participate in the Emerging Leaders in Architecture Program, culminating in her presentation of the group’s master plan at the AIA Virginia Conference in Richmond. Beyond architecture, Danielle enjoys running, playing tennis, and oil painting. In all endeavors, she brings wholehearted enthusiasm, joy, and gratitude for life.

Joseph Chambers

AIA

Project Architect

Joe earned a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Miami University in Ohio in 1983 and a Master of Architecture from Yale University in 1986. In addition to his architectural experience, he spent several years working with a landscape architecture firm to broaden his understanding and to design in harmony with the land. He also served as an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Notre Dame, including a year in the Rome Program teaching a design studio and watercolor sketching class. In 1997, he joined Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects as a registered architect with extensive work experience in both residential and institutional projects.

Since arriving at DGP, Joe has worked on a variety of projects ranging in scale from master site plans to garden follies. His work can be found locally in Keswick, Farmington, Ivy Creek, Blandemar Farm, Ednam, and Free Union, as well as in New York City, South Hampton, and Washington, DC. He led the design team for the extensive and highly detailed residence, Ivy Creek, and a stunning formal garden in Albemarle County, both featured in Southern Home magazine. Throughout his career, Joe has mentored emerging architects and forged relationships with local builders and craftspeople. He values the collaborative process and the resulting range of design solutions in the outstanding completed works.

As a member of the community, Joe has completed pro bono design work for local private schools and has served on the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board. He raised his family in the area and successfully renovated several old homes, relishing the opportunity to breathe new life into structures, while enjoying the mature landscape and patina of each property.

Mark Bittle

AIA

Project Architect

Mark joined Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects in 1998 after earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts from West Virginia University in 1979 and a Master of Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1989. While living in Blacksburg, Mark restored the historic Yellow Sulphur Springs Hotel and Springhouse to their 1892 appearance. In the summers, he also contributed to Historic Resource Surveys for several counties in Kentucky and documented historic ships in San Francisco, Hawaii, and Vermont through HABS/HARE. Since then, his experience has spanned a diverse range of project types, from resort and hospitality to residential, farm and estate, historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and wineries. The geographical reach of his work extends from the American Southeast to Nova Scotia, Canada, and to Mustique in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Among his notable projects are the design of V House, an award-winning Palladian residence featured in Home & Design, Building Stone Magazine, Brombal Magazine, and Abode, and the redesign of Les Jolies Eaux, a luxury rental property on Mustique featured in Architectural Digest, Town & Country Travel, and Island Life.

Mark champions craft and collaboration between owners, fellow architects and designers, and artisans, and his projects showcase the exceptional quality of work born of this creative synergy. He is an artist as well as an architect, and his refined copper finials, weathervanes, and light fixtures adorn projects throughout the firm’s portfolio. His artistic experience contributes to his understanding of materials and fabrication, often leading to innovative solutions in his architectural designs. Interested in the manufacture of architectural elements used in his projects, he relishes the opportunity to visit production facilities when the opportunity arises.

In his free time, Mark is often found happily cycling country roads, paddling any stream that can float his canoe, or sailing when the wind is fair.

R. David Craig

Director of Interior Design

David earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design at the University of Georgia in 1990. Since joining Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects in 2004, David has directed interior design services from our Baltimore office for a range of projects including farm and estate, historic preservation, commercial, and residential. In this capacity he oversees project management, design, budgeting, specification, acquisition, and installation. David has completed projects in London, New York, Washington D.C., Virginia, Georgia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Texas, Maryland, Florida, and California. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, USA Today, Home & Design, Southern Home, and Virginia Living.

Before joining the firm, David served as Design Consultant for Traditions in Tile in Atlanta, Georgia. He was responsible for company-wide showroom design and trade sales, both commercial and residential. He then worked for ten years as Assistant Manager and Design Consultant at Stark Carpet, where his experience included resort, hospitality, commercial, and residential projects.

David draws inspiration for his designs from the balance, harmony, and scale of European classicism. His keen sense of color, eye for detail, and rich use of texture combine to create interiors that are both comfortable and alluring. David’s extensive knowledge of decorative arts enables him to work closely with clients to realize their personal visions.

Garett Rouzer

AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

Principal

Garett earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia in 2005. After graduating he joined Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects and was named a partner in 2022.

Garett’s experience comprises a diverse portfolio of over one hundred residential, commercial, and historic preservation projects, as well as numerous academic and Greek projects. His work extends throughout Virginia and includes projects in West Virginia, Maryland, Kentucky, Rhode Island, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. He has shepherded numerous properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register through review processes of the Department of Historic Resources, state offices, and local review boards. Upon joining DGP, Garett earned his LEED accreditation and now champions DGP’s legacy of energy efficiency and sustainability.

Eric Amtmann

AIA

Principal

Eric graduated from the University of Virginia in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and from Syracuse University in 1997 with a Master of Architecture. He began his career in the construction industry in suburban Maryland and metropolitan Washington D.C. as a superintendent for residential construction, custom renovations, and additions. Subsequently, he joined the firm of Dalpos Architects in Syracuse, New York, where he concentrated on the design and documentation of commercial and institutional projects.

He joined Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects in 1998 and became a partner in 2008. He specializes in historic preservation and commercial/institutional projects with varied public and private ownership and development arrangements. His notable projects include Crow Holdings’ corporate headquarters at Old Parkland in Dallas, Texas; restoration and expansion of the Madison County Courthouse, listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places; the Palladium, a 200,000-square-foot urban office building and parking structure in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and master planning for a 762-acre ecotourism resort in central Virginia. Eric’s numerous residential projects include houses at The Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia and homes in communities throughout Albemarle County, such as Bundoran Farm and Keswick Estates. Currently, he is leading the historic preservation team for the circa 1803 Albemarle County Circuit Court renovation and the design and construction administration of a new temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Winchester, Virginia.

Roger Birle

AIA

Principal

Upon graduating from the University of Virginia, Roger studied housing design in Berlin and Vienna as the winner of the RTKL Traveling Fellowship. After returning to Charlottesville, he worked for five years as the in-house architect for Shelter Associates, a custom design/build firm. He then joined William McDonough and Partners, where he worked on residential projects, one of which was awarded the Presidential Citation of Sustainable Design and named Custom Home of the Year by Custom Home.

Roger joined Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton in 1998 and became a partner in 2008. As a principal in the firm, he is responsible for all aspects of design, client communication, and project management. His work, in collaboration with Bob Paxton, on the restoration of Esmont Farm, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, earned design awards from the AIA and the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. This project was featured in Vogue, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and Writers of the American South. Roger is committed to environmentally responsible design strategies and recently completed the firm’s first “net-zero” project. Through sketches and renderings, his artistic hand is evident today in much of the firm’s work.

Robert Paxton

AIA

Principal

Upon earning his Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Bob joined Browne, Eichman and Dalgliesh, P.C. in 1981. He was subsequently named a partner in 1985.

Over four decades in architecture have afforded Bob experience in a broad range of projects, from farm and estate, for which he is most widely known, to historic preservation and commercial. His work, regardless of genre, evokes a timeless elegance through the synthesis of thoughtful detailing, enduring materials, abundant natural light, and harmonious connections between indoor and outdoor spaces. Notable projects that illustrate the breadth of his experience include: the renovation of Powhatan County Courthouse, listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places, which earned a design award from the Virginia Society AIA; Keswick Hall and Golf Club, twice named the number one small resort in the mainland United States by Conde Nast; and Crow Holdings’ corporate headquarters at Old Parkland in Dallas, Texas, a classically inspired office campus, that garnered the 2019 John Staub Award in Commercial Architecture. His work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Southern Accents, The Wall Street Journal, House and Garden, Vogue, USA Today, Home & Design, Southern Home, Virginia Living, Albemarle, and Inform.

Robert Paxton

Roger Birle

Eric Amtmann

Garett Rouzer

R. David Craig

Patrick Beck

Mark Bittle

Joseph Chambers

Danielle Corbin

Ashley Falwell

Danielle Granger

George Logusch

Jane Paxton

John Peterson

Victoria Regan

Jon Slagle

James Vidoni

Blake Walker

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