Gary W. Shaffer, AIA, received a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from the University of Maryland and followed that degree with graduate studies at the Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC and The Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Having permanently relocated to Gettysburg, he later established his architectural practice, Shaffer Design Associates, to provide professional services to the south central Pennsylvania and northern central Maryland region.Dedicated to his community and his profession, Gary is currently completing his fifth term on the Gettysburg Borough Historic Architectural Review Board, where he has served as Chairman since 1991.
Having permanently relocated to Gettysburg, he later established his architectural practice, Shaffer Design Associates, to provide professional services to the south central Pennsylvania and northern central Maryland region.Dedicated to his community and his profession, Gary is currently completing his fifth term on the Gettysburg Borough Historic Architectural Review Board, where he has served as Chairman since 1991.
Services
Having a successful architectural practice in a small town is the direct result of focused and diligent attention to the very diverse project needs of our clients. The projects in our historic town and the surrounding area are often smaller than projects in larger urban areas, however, they can still be complex as they often involve structures built well over 100 years ago, and include historic homes, schools, churches, factories, and barns.
Our Success with Commercial buildings reflects our ability to listen carefully to our client's expressed needs, then provide creative, efficient, budget sensitive design solutions.
The diversity of our successful projects, including the tax credit rehabilitation of a historic elementary school into a wonderfully hospitable hotel, to a stunning new hilltop winery that capitalizes on the magnificent scenery that surrounds its setting, speaks to our willingness to accept challenges, be creative, keep focused and work hard to produce disciplined solutions for our client's needs.
The diversity of our successful projects, including the tax credit rehabilitation of a historic elementary school into a wonderfully hospitable hotel, to a stunning new hilltop winery that capitalizes on the magnificent scenery that surrounds its setting, speaks to our willingness to accept challenges, be creative, keep focused and work hard to produce disciplined solutions for our client's needs.
Our Residential work spans the full spectrum from very small additions and remodeling projects to completely new residences. The projects in our community can involve the challenges inherent in rehabilitating or enlarging a historic residence while respecting the character of the existing home as well as developing totally new homes from very traditional to very modern.
A rear addition to a century old residence providing more relaxed and informal family living space to supplement the large rooms of the main house used for formal entertaining. Total rehabilitation of a classic 1880's Victorian shingle style dwelling including a rear addition to update the residence with 21st century amenities.
Every member of our team is dedicated to providing excellent service; and we work hard to produce quality plans and designs, no matter the size or scope of the job at hand. With flexible hours and easy appointment scheduling, Shaffer Design Associates makes it easy to get the support you need as you embark on your design, development, or construction project.
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