FGMA Advances in National Industry Rankings, Reflecting Continued Growth and Design Leadership
FGM Architects has earned higher positions on two of the architecture, engineering and construction industry's most respected national rankings. FGMA climbed to No. 67 on Architectural Record's 2026 Top 300 Architecture Firms list, rising from No. 76 in the previous year. The firm also advanced to No. 303 on Engineering News-Record's (ENR) 2026 Top 500 […]
Five Architecture Tips for Building Your Church
Building a church requires faith, vision and trust. Every step of the process should reflect the church's mission and encourage connection. FGMA offers ministries guidance and tools to create a space that will serve communities for generations to come. In this video, FGMA Principal Bobby Celio shares five quick tips for building a church!
10 Tips for Renovating or Designing a Church Youth Room
One of the biggest questions in all youth ministry: How do I design an appealing space for teens? There are many large churches that pay good money for their youth ministries to have brand new, state-of-the-art, top-notch youth spaces. For other churches that do not need to build a new space, or for churches that […]
Wayfinding in Architectural Design
More than just architectural signage, wayfinding is a carefully crafted experience that makes built environments intuitive, inclusive and welcoming. Wayfinding in the built environment helps people navigate spaces confidently and efficiently, significantly shaping their overall experience. Clear, intuitive cues — such as signage, maps, design elements, lighting, and even building layout — guide someone from […]
Creating Spaces for Neurodiverse Students
This article originally appeared in the July/August 2024 School Business Affairs magazine issue. Strategies for changing the school’s physical environment to benefit special-needs students Students have returned to the classroom after the pandemic, but the impact of COVID-19 on their learning is still evident. Students’ anxiety and depression are reported to be much higher than […]
FGMA’s Faith-based Practice Ranked Among Top in Nation
Designing the places where people gather for worship and fellowship supports FGMA's vision: We Build Community. We’re proud to be a national leader in this thriving sector with a #2 ranking in Building Design + Construction’s “Top 80 Religious Facility Architecture Firms for 2023.” FGMA’s award-winning faith-based design portfolio includes facility and campus designs for […]
AIA Northern Virginia recognizes Darnestown Presbyterian Church with the Award of Merit in Historic Architecture
How to Buy Furniture for a Church or Non-Profit: 7 Tips
If you have ever been involved in a remodel or a new construction project, the task of finding furniture for the new space has probably made it on to your team's to-do list. This potentially overwhelming and expensive task doesn’t have to be a headache. It can actually be really fun. But it is important […]
Popular Misconceptions About the Catholic Mass, Part III: Communion Reception
The concept that communion in the hand is the only or preferred form of reception for Catholics since Vatican II is mistaken. Part I: Music Part II: Ad Orientem / Versus Populum Part III: Communion Reception With this third and final piece in our series on popular Mass misconceptions, we again approach a complex and […]
Popular Misconceptions About the Catholic Mass, Part II: Ad Orientem / Versus Populum
Part I: Music Part II: Ad Orientem / Versus Populum Part III: Communion Reception Many Catholics are unaware that priests are not required to celebrate Mass facing the assembly. In the second of a series on popular misconceptions about the Catholic Mass – particularly a few widespread changes in practice since the Second Vatican Council […]