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David Baker Architects: Sustainable architecture with a signature character and a social conscience

David Baker Architects (DBA) is a nationally recognized, locally oriented architecture and urban design firm with a focus on sustainable, mixed-use communities that support stability and connection. At the nexus of housing, climate, and community, DBA’s work seizes opportunities to enact meaningful change—forging strong partnerships to create livable density and resilient, human-centered places th

at uplift communities at all scales. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area and Birmingham, Alabama, DBA’s diverse, collaborative team is committed to designing and leading with expertise, curiosity, tenacity, pragmatism, and joy. We design thoughtful places that allow communities to thrive and that serve as a “multiplier of good”—that is, that enable and support engagement, connection, and other neighborhood benefits.

05/28/2026

Design inspiration is everywhere, even in the surrounding landscape.

At Harvey West Studios, the corten panels and sunshades along the Highway 1 facade were designed to do more than perform—they tell a story connected to place.

The perforation pattern draws inspiration from the white barring of the Nuttall’s Woodpecker, a species commonly found in Santa Cruz County’s oak woodlands and riparian areas. Beyond aesthetics, the panels serve an important functional role, supporting mechanical ventilation for residential PTAC units and kitchen hood exhaust, while the southwest-facing sunshades cast dynamic, dappled shadows throughout the interiors.

In collaboration with BOK Modern, DBA pushed the design further, creating highly dimensional corten panels with triangular faceting and up to 8" of depth.

Where performance, materiality, and local ecology come together.

05/25/2026

A special day at DBA Birmingham ❤️

David Hinson presented Amanda Loper with her FAIA pin—and made the moment even more meaningful by passing along his own.

Becoming a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects is one of the profession’s highest honors, recognizing architects who have made a lasting impact through their work and leadership.

A well-deserved celebration for Amanda 👏

05/21/2026

A recent San Francisco Chronicle piece breaks down how building rules are shaping design — and how a simple code change to allow single-stair mid-rise apartment buildings (rather than how outdated rules now require multiple stairs) could completely change what’s possible.

More light. Better layouts. Real community.

The piece features work from David Baker Architects that shows what the future could look like.

Link in bio to read.

05/18/2026

Big news for Amani and Nia at Sunnydale.

What makes affordable housing truly thrive? Access to the essentials that help a community live well.

We’re excited to see the announcement that a Bi-Rite-backed nonprofit grocery market is coming to the Amani and Nia community, helping bring fresh, affordable food access directly to Sunnydale.

For neighborhoods historically underserved by grocery options, food access is about so much more than convenience. It’s about health, dignity, stability, and creating communities where families can flourish.

Projects like Amani and Nia (part of the Sunnydale SF Hope project) are building the infrastructure for everyday life.

05/12/2026

On Wednesday, we joined San Francisco Mayor Lurie, City officials, the John Stewart Company, and community partners to celebrate a milestone for the Bayview-Hunters Point community: the grand opening of Hunters View Phase III. This final affordable housing phase delivers 118 new homes.

We -- David Baker Architects - Architect, and Min Design - Associate Architect, alongside Fletcher Studio - Landscape Architect -- are so proud to have collaborated on the final phase of this vital project together, building on DBA’s work on this site for the past 14 years. This project is about building capacity to stay and we think it embodies design for equity.

Hunters View was the first site to break ground under the HOPE SF initiative and this multi-year revitalization has transformed aging infrastructure into a vibrant, mixed-income neighborhood. This project represents a deep investment in housing stability, ensuring that long-time residents can continue to thrive in safe, stable homes in the city they love. This phase completed the replacement of the 267 homes originally built in 1956 and brought the the total number of affordable homes here to more than 400! The site also features new open spaces, a childcare center, a wellness Center, and resident-focused services on-site.

05/11/2026

Materials really matter.

We spend about 90% of our lives indoors, which means the products used in housing directly impact people’s health every day.

At David Baker Architects, those implications factor into our design. From avoiding harmful chemicals to finding healthier, budget-conscious alternatives, every decision is about creating spaces that truly support the people who live there.

Living in good design should feel good.

05/07/2026

Join us for a tour of La Avenida Apartments.

As part of Affordable Housing Month, this event offers a closer look at supportive housing designed to serve the evolving North Bayshore community in Mountain View.

Come walk the space, learn about the project, and see how thoughtful design can support real impact.

📍 Mountain View, CA
🗓 May 19 | 10–11:30 AM

05/04/2026

Join us for a first look at Harvey West Studios.

This sneak peek open house offers a behind-the-scenes look at a project designed to support individuals experiencing chronic homelessness through thoughtful, community-centered housing.

Come explore the space, meet the team, and see how design can help create stability, connection, and care.

📍 Housing Matters Campus, Santa Cruz
🗓 May 7 | 4:30–6PM

We’d love to see you there.

05/01/2026

Big news for Park24!

The recent installation–by LightWave Solar–of a 58.5 kW solar array across the roof, will help power common areas throughout the community, including the Urban League of Middle Tennessee’s Empowerment Center, reducing operating costs while supporting a cleaner energy footprint.

Intended to help Nashville residents remain and thrive in an expensive city, Holladay Ventures' Park24 will provide affordable homes for existing and new neighborhood residents.

📸: Walton Creative Group

04/27/2026

Coliseum Place has been featured by Urban Land Institute, in a piece about the benefits of infill projects.

This project is a great example of how small infill sites can make a big impact — bringing much-needed housing into existing neighborhoods in a thoughtful, intentional way.

At the heart of it all is a simple goal: create housing that works for people and strengthens the communities around it.

We are grateful to be part of work that moves that mission forward.

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