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
Rob is president and a founding partner of BCWH Architects which began in 1986. BCWH has had its office located in Downtown Richmond since its inception. As a Richmond resident and Richmond business owner, Rob Comet remains very committed to both the City and Richmond Public Schools. 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
- Venture Richmond Advisory Board
- HomeAgain Advisory Board
- Board of Leadership Metro Richmond
- Capitol Square Preservation Council
- J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Advisory Board
- Master of Architecture with High Distinction, AIA Book Award, University of Michigan, 1979
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Virginia, 1976
- Virginia Society AIA Distinguished Achievement Award
- Heart of Virginia, Boy Scouts of America Board Member
- Maymont Board Member
Charles D. Piper, AIA, REFP, LEED
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. Charles'
projects have been consistently recognized for excellence in design by
professional organizations of both architects and educators. 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.
Affiliations and Education
- American Institute of Architects
- Powhatan County Planning Commission
- 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, LEED
Chuck's principal-in-charge responsibilities include managing a variety of educational, municipal, and corporate projects. In addition, Chuck is has an expertise in multiple library projects, both new and renovations. 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
