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Since 2011, Orlando has been considering developing a downtown sports and entertainment district. As the district’s architect and master planner, Baker Barrios is proud to be part of the team bringing a new entertainment district to Orlando. Read more here:

Baker Barrios is excited to announce that we have partnered with Shoma Group on a new 16-story, mixed-use development featuring modern aesthetics and contemporary living spaces.   Credit: Shoma Group 550 Shoma’s residences will cater to lifestyles, balancing style, functionality, and comfort. The project aims to create a dynamic, inclusive community offering residents extensive amenities […]

Baker Barrios Architects’ Brad Lutz, Managing Principal of the Chicago office, sat down with the National Apartment Association to discuss how makers spaces can make a difference. Baker Barrios has developed specialized amenity spaces that cater to specific interests, such as a bike “kitchen” and media-focused spaces, including music studios and podcast rooms with audio […]

Baker Barrios Architects and Lincoln Property Co. have joined forces to bring another new and exciting addition to downtown Orlando. Credit: Orange County Property Appraiser & GrowthSpotter The site being considered for the mixed-use tower across from the Lake Eola Amphitheater in Orlando, Florida, includes two parcels: 170 E Washington Street and 137 Wall Street. […]

Baker Barrios Architects Senior Living Practice Leader Johnny Dagher spoke with Seniors Housing Business about designing for the sector’s most influential demographic. With baby boomers now aging into senior housing in large numbers, the industry needs to adapt to meet the unique needs of this new generation of prospective residents.   From a design standpoint, […]

Baker Barrios Architects is excited to announce two new leadership roles. William Maffett, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, MBA, has been appointed as the national director of higher education, operating out of the firm’s Nashville office. Jeff Saad, LEED AP, has been named as the Midwest regional director of healthcare and will be based in the […]

We are excited to share that members of our design opps team, including Wayne Dunkelberger, Graham Oakley and Wilfred Rodriguez, have earned first place in the Autodesk Forma Design Contest. Congratulations! This winning project skillfully achieves a seamless balance between commercial and residential spaces, all while considering crucial environmental factors. Read more here:

Baker Barrios Architects Managing Partner and Regional Director of mixed-use, Jed Prest, sat down with S+I Design to discuss how venues cultivate the community; highlighting the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts Steinmetz Hall, in Orlando, Fl.   While the center is aesthetically pleasing with advanced acoustics, a seamless guest experience is also evident. A […]

Exciting plans have been filed for a new 14-story development in Ivanhoe Village! Plans call for a 14-story, 312-unit multi-family building with 6,239 SF of retail and a new six-story attached parking garage with access via North Orange Avenue.     Read more here

Baker Barrios Architects is excited to announce the newest addition to Nashville, Kaylee Miner, Senior Interior Designer/Interior Project Manager. We continue growing our Nashville office with extremely talented professionals; Kaylee will be able to provide her creativity and expertise- Mike Frohnappel. Read more here