Gilbert Architects

This September, Principal Rod Frey Jr., AIA, NCARB, ALEP, is taking on a 200-mile challenge for an important cause.

That’s nearly seven miles a day—all to help fight childhood cancer.

Through the Great Cycle Challenge, Rod is raising funds to support research and help give kids the chance to live healthy, full lives.

We’re proud to cheer Rod on as he puts in the miles! If you would like to support his ride, visit his fundraising page: https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/RodFreyJr/a

The best long-term decisions start with the right questions.

School projects involve far more than buildings. Every design decision is closely connected to operations, long-term planning, and countless other considerations.

Our Gilbert Architects team has spent nearly four decades helping school districts evaluate those connections and plan for the future. Being part of Garmann Miller adds another layer to that process, allowing us to exchange ideas and experiences with colleagues across the organization.

That broader exchange can introduce additional considerations, reinforce thoughtful decisions, and help us design schools that serve their communities well for years to come.

A day well spent! 🥕

Our Lancaster team joined our Garmann Miller teammates in giving back to our communities for a company-wide Give Back Day. We volunteered at Blessings of Hope, cutting and packaging donated produce that will help provide food to those in need.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to lend a hand close to home!

A recent office cleanout gave Construction Contract Administrator Ken Goad the opportunity to support a place that means a great deal to him.

Ken recently delivered office supplies to Crossroads Center for Children, a New York nonprofit school serving children with autism and other developmental disabilities. As a volunteer with the organization, he was glad to help put the materials to good use.

We’re proud of teammates like Ken who give their time to support organizations doing important work in their communities.

No two school districts are exactly alike.

But when similar questions emerge in communities across multiple regions, they become opportunities to compare approaches and learn from experience.

Being part of Garmann Miller helps us recognize when what appears to be an isolated challenge is part of a broader pattern. That allows us to ask informed questions, compare responses, and bring useful lessons back to the communities we serve.

Know construction? Know how to keep a project moving? Let's talk!

We’re looking for a construction contract administrator to join our Lancaster team and help bridge the gap between what’s drawn and what’s built.

If you know your way around a jobsite and can communicate with contractors and a design team, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

Home base: Lancaster, PA
Job type: Full-time
Work style: In-office with potential hybrid flexibility

Are you interested or do you know someone who would be a great fit? Learn more and apply: https://www.gilbertarchitects.com/careers/construction-contract-administrator/

Long before students reach the classroom, their experience begins with how they arrive at school.

Clear separation between buses, cars, and pedestrians, along with safe crossings and easy-to-navigate circulation, can help make arrival and dismissal safer and less stressful for students, families, and staff.

Thoughtful site planning helps create a smoother start and finish to the school day.

Every school district is different, but the questions they face often aren't.

How do we make the most of limited budgets? How do we modernize aging facilities? How do we plan for a future that's constantly changing?

Working alongside colleagues across Garmann Miller gives us insight into how school districts beyond our region are approaching similar questions. Those conversations help us challenge assumptions, compare approaches, and learn from one another's experiences.

When broader perspectives are paired with decades of local experience, the result is thoughtful, well-informed solutions that support students, educators, and the communities they call home.

Looking for your next opportunity?

We're growing our team and are currently hiring for several positions in our Lancaster office, including:
• Project Manager
• Interior Designer
• Construction Contract Administrator
• Engineer

At Gilbert Architects, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team designing meaningful spaces that serve students, educators, and communities.

Explore our current openings and learn more about joining our team: https://www.gilbertarchitects.com/careers/