Company Profile
GuernseyTingle
Company Overview
GuernseyTingle is a 41-year old architecture, interior design and planning firm based in Williamsburg, Virginia. The firm leads multi-discipline teams of architects, designers, engineers and other design professionals, and participates in design, CM at Risk and design-build teams. Approximately two-thirds of the firm’s work is in the Hampton Roads and Richmond MSA’s, with the remainder spread throughout Virginia, Mid-Atlantic and Southern US, and the Caribbean.
Company History
Our firm was founded on November 22, 1983 with the goal of honoring the classic architecture styles of the area while providing custom design to create a functional and unique sense of place. GuernseyTingle is now celebrating four decades of unwavering commitment, innovation, and exceptional design that have shaped us into the leading architectural firm we are today. As our firm continues to grow, we reflect on our journey and express our gratitude to the Five C’s – our clients, contractors, consultants, colleagues, and community – who have been instrumental in our success.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
GuernseyTingle is a SWaM-certified Small, Women-Owned Business in the Commonwealth of Virginia and has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by Virginia Business Magazine 3 out of the past 4 years (ranked in Top 10 of Small Businesses in 2025). Projects: Hampton Virginia Aquaplex - HRACRE’s Merit Award for Best Recreation/Entertainment/Hospitality Project; Hampton Virginia Aquaplex - DBIA's National Award of Merit in the Civic/Assembly category; Hampton Virginia Aquaplex - Engineering News-Record MidAtlantic's Award of Merit in the Sports/Entertainment category; Williamsburg Fire Station Replacement - HRACRE's Award of Merit for Best Institutional/Public Building; Williamsburg Fire Station Replacement - Firehouse Magazine's Station Design Awards; Williamsburg Fire Station Replacement - Featured in Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment magazine; Downtown Hampton Revitalization Planning - HRACRE's Award of Merit for Best Conceptual Project; illy Caffè - HRACRE's Award of Merit in the Best Restaurant/Eatery/Bar category; The Estate at Kingsmill - HRACRE's Juror’s Choice Award; The Estate at Kingsmill - HRACRE's Award of Excellence; NEST Kitchen & Taphouse - HRACRE's Award of Merit for Best Recreation/Entertainment/Hospitality Project
Benefits
Our benefits include medical, dental, retirement, life and short-term disability insurance, fitness membership, continuing education opportunities, professional/industry organization membership, and an excellent opportunity for professional growth. GuernseyTingle is a SWaM-certified Small, Women-Owned Business in the Commonwealth of Virginia and has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by Virginia Business Magazine 3 out of the past 4 years (ranked in Top 10 of Small Businesses in 2025).
We are looking for the brightest and best to grow with us and help carry our firm to the next level of design and professional strength. GuernseyTingle is an EEO/AA (Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action) Employer.