Our Story

In 1996, just a few weeks prior to the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, GVSA was launched with the simple intent of executing great architecture, and visionary master planning, through creative eyes.

This simple intent remains unaltered more than twenty-five years later and has been delivered via unique projects that span a wide array of types and sizes. Furthermore, our projects have contributed immensely to the excellent reputation GVSA has established in the market.

Our work began with K-12 projects, progressed through university work and then bridged to many exciting public and private sector buildings and master planned typologies. These applications, regardless of size and complexities, have told a story of innovation, environmental responsibility, and social responsiveness that speaks to our original intent.

A space should not demand attention it should reward presence.

Our Leaders

Founder

Chris Goode

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Managing Partner

Principal

Jay Leach

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Partner

Principal

Kelvin Hall

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Partner

Principal

Norris Hunt

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Partner

James Cain

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Associate

Jason Wright

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Associate

Margo Jamison

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Associate

Raleigh Arrowood

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Associate

Our Pillars

Timeless, transformative design is at the root of all that we do to impact each community in a meaningful and permanent way. It serves as both a responsibility and an opportunity to shape environments that inspire, uplift, and endure. Through thoughtful collaboration, contextual sensitivity, and a commitment to innovation, we craft spaces that not only meet immediate needs but also contribute to a lasting cultural and social legacy.

GVSA not only wants to reinvigorate communities with meaningful planning and design but, we also contribute directly to organizations locally and abroad including the Himalayan Children’s Charities, Third Lens, and Habitat for Humanity.

We live in an adaptive reuse warehouse that was purchased twenty-two years ago in the Old Fourth Ward of Atlanta where we wanted to be a staple in the development of the area. The building was physically failing, and we took on the risk to develop the property and turn it into a contributing property in an historic neighborhood. We use this same approach in our daily operation of the firm. Managers lead projects with the mentality of improving and learning to maximize profit.

We take pride in mentoring and being a fun place to work in an inclusive environment. It is important that we celebrate the employees as they bring the vibrancy and perform the tasks for our clients’ satisfaction.

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Timeless, transformative design is at the root of all that we do to impact each community in a meaningful and permanent way. It serves as both a responsibility and an opportunity to shape environments that inspire, uplift, and endure. Through thoughtful collaboration, contextual sensitivity, and a commitment to innovation, we craft spaces that not only meet immediate needs but also contribute to a lasting cultural and social legacy.

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GVSA not only wants to reinvigorate communities with meaningful planning and design but, we also contribute directly to organizations locally and abroad including the Himalayan Children’s Charities, Third Lens, and Habitat for Humanity.

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We live in an adaptive reuse warehouse that was purchased twenty-two years ago in the Old Fourth Ward of Atlanta where we wanted to be a staple in the development of the area. The building was physically failing, and we took on the risk to develop the property and turn it into a contributing property in an historic neighborhood. We use this same approach in our daily operation of the firm. Managers lead projects with the mentality of improving and learning to maximize profit.

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We take pride in mentoring and being a fun place to work in an inclusive environment. It is important that we celebrate the employees as they bring the vibrancy and perform the tasks for our clients’ satisfaction.

Let’s Build Something Timeless.

Let’s Build Something Timeless.

Let’s Build Something Timeless.

Atlanta

GEORGIA

The Goode Building
409 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30312

Phone: 404-523-5525
Email: information@gvsa.com

Greensboro

NORTH CAROLINA

6905 Downwind Road Suite K
Greensboro, NC 27409

Phone: 336-645-8810
Email: information@gvsa.com

Raleigh

NORTH CAROLINA

150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone: 919-670-5590
Email: information@gvsa.com

Austin

TEXAS

2025 Guadalupe Street, Suite 260
Austin, TX 78705

Email: information@gvsa.com

GVSA

© 2026 GVSA All rights reserved.

Atlanta

GEORGIA

The Goode Building
409 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30312

Phone: 404-523-5525
Email: information@gvsa.com

Raleigh

NORTH CAROLINA

150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone: 919-670-5590
Email: information@gvsa.com

Greensboro

NORTH CAROLINA

6905 Downwind Road Suite K
Greensboro, NC 27409

Phone: 336-645-8810
Email: information@gvsa.com

Austin

TEXAS

2025 Guadalupe Street, Suite 260
Austin, TX 78705

Email: information@gvsa.com

GVSA

© 2026 GVSA All rights reserved.

Atlanta

GEORGIA

The Goode Building
409 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30312

Phone: 404-523-5525
Email: information@gvsa.com

Greensboro

NORTH CAROLINA

6905 Downwind Road Suite K
Greensboro, NC 27409

Phone: 336-645-8810
Email: information@gvsa.com

Raleigh

NORTH CAROLINA

150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone: 919-670-5590
Email: information@gvsa.com

Austin

TEXAS

2025 Guadalupe Street, Suite 260
Austin, TX 78705

Email: information@gvsa.com

GVSA

© 2026 GVSA All rights reserved.