Our 30+-person team is led by four nationally recognized principals in the fields of education and architecture.
Principals
Robert E. Comet Jr., AIA, LEED
As president of BCWH, Rob has led projects for schools and churches, as well as the renovation and expansion of the Virginia capitol and the Richmond Jewish Community Center. Rob's clients appreciate his tremendous expertise in performing preplanning and feasibility studies, as well as his extensive experience in renovation design.
Affiliations and Education
- American Institute of Architects
- Richmond Renaissance Advisory Board
- Emergency Shelter, Inc. Advisory Board
- Board of Leadership Metro Richmond
- Capitol Square Preservation Council
- J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Board
- Master of Architecture with High Distinction, AIA Book Award, University of Michigan, 1979, 2002
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Virginia, 1976
- Virginia Society AIA Distinguished Achievement Award
Charles D. Piper, AIA, REFP, LEED
Charles D. Piper, AIA Charles leads the firm's practice in the higher education market where we are actively serving projects in planning and design at the University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University. Other recent higher education clients include Bridgewater College and The William and Mary School of Business. Charles' projects have been consistently recognized for excellence in design by professional organizations of both architects and educators. These projects include the renovation of the Maggie L. Walker Governor's School, the Richmond Ballet, Greenwood Elementary School and the Henrico Specialty Center for the Arts Auditorium. In addition, he leads in the management and design of educational projects for a number of important school district clients, and frequently provides master planning and architectural services for mainline, evangelical and contemporary church clients.
Affiliations and Education
- American Institute of Architects
- Society of College and University Planners
- Council of Educational Facilities Planners International (CEFPI)
- Recognized Educational Facility Professional
- SPARC (School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community) Board Vice-President
- Greenfield Community Association
- Grace Bible Church, Elder
- Master of Architecture, University of Maryland-College Park, 1989
- Bachelor of Science in Design, Clemson University, 1986
Roger D. Richardson, AIA, REFP
Since 1975, Roger has dedicated his practice to school design, focusing on new and renovated public K-12 facilities. Roger has unparalleled experience in the analysis, planning, design and delivery of educational facilities, working with more than 15 Virginia localities to meet the physical needs of K-12 academic communities. Most recently, he has brought his expertise to bear for new high schools in Powhatan and Chesterfield.
Affiliations and Education
- American Institute of Architects
- Powhatan County, Virginia Architectural Review Board
- Council of Educational Facilities Planners International (CEFPI)
- Recognized Educational Facility Professional
- Virginia Educational Facility Planners (VEFP)
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Charles W. Wray, Jr., AIA
Chuck's principal-in-charge responsibilities include managing a variety of educational, municipal, and corporate projects. He is presently involved in the rehabilitation and expansion of the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind in Staunton as well as several projects at Christchurch School in Middlesex County. In addition, he is responsible for managing BCWH's project processes and is heavily involved in developing our talented staff.
Affiliations and Education:
- American Institute of Architects
- Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce
- City of Richmond Planning Commission
- City of Richmond Public Art Commission
- Construction Specifications Institute
- Bachelor of Architecture, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1983
