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By: Virginia Larrea and Tanya Rolsten A factor that separates Baker Barrios Architects from other firms is that our architects and interior designers work side by side on each project. This collaboration means that interior architecture considerations are fully integrated from the beginning. In the case of the Tampa Bay Chamber, the complete design process […]

Our own Johnny Dagher is quoted in the publication’s report “How to Adapt for Covid-19.” On the heels of his whitepaper outlining industry changes on ways to decrease infection and improve health and wellness in senior living facilities, Johnny offers some more insight: Indoor air quality is now a consideration for designers, according to Johnny […]

Baker Barrios, Property Markets Group, and the Tampa Housing Authority convened on site to conduct the first community workshops for Robles Park Village’s redevelopment. Getting input from the community is an important step and the first event went very well. Over 100 residents came to learn and share their insight into the neighborhood, offering suggestions […]

Cocoa Beach has seen an increase in development as the space program in Cape Canaveral has grown, the once bustling cruise industry served as its gateway, and its 72 miles of coastline continues to be known for its surf. After acquiring the Quality Inn at Cocoa Beach, a Choice Hotel Brand, the ownership debated leaving […]

At Baker Barrios Architects, we strive to broaden our knowledge and depth of understanding beyond our day to day responsibilities. No matter our individual focus, learning about other colleague’s design, approach to problem solving, and trends in other industries helps us each become more knowledgeable of the design world. George Thomas, our K-12 practice leader […]

Marilyn Russell, an Interior Design Project Manager for Baker Barrios, has written an excellent perspective on the changes to the design industry through the pandemic. Read the full article at furniturelibrary.com » Who could have predicted that the Corona Virus or Covid-19 would completely disrupt and dictate how the design industry would conduct business? I […]

Gallery 3100 in St. Petersburg broke ground this week and is highlighted in two local publications. “We are officially under construction! We have demolished the former bank building, cleared the site, and have started environmental soil remediation. There is a lot of construction activity to look forward to,” says Roxanne Amoroso, Principal of Mosaic Development. […]

Throughout modern times, natural and man-made disasters have significantly influenced how we design buildings. The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 resulted in legislative changes and marked the inception of early Fire Prevention Codes. Hurricane Andrew in 1992 inspired Florida State officials to introduce stringent wind resistant code requirements. COVID-19 with its unprecedented impact on the […]