David Baker Architects is a progressive architecture firm located in San Francisco, Oakland, and Birmingham, Alabama, that creates acclaimed buildings in urban environments. DBA is known for exceptional housing, creative site strategies, designing for density, and integrating new construction into the public realm. We have a passion for and deep understanding of the power of humane and respectful environments to transform neighborhoods and elevate the lives of individuals and families. 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.

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Check out Real Estate Matters with DBA Principal Amanda Loper, AIA, LEED AP. Amanda discusses the intentional design and "small but mighty acts of urbanism" at Birmingham's Pepper Place with Sloss Real Estate Director of Design and Development Callan Childs.

Posted on Mar 04, 2021  •  Facebook

Get—or give—a delicious soul food feast this weekend in support of Bayview Senior Services. The annual Black Cuisine fundraiser is serving up southern soul food takeout this Friday and Saturday (March 5-6, 11am-4pm) along with a virtual celebration. . Pre-order now for delivery, pickup, or to...

Posted on Mar 04, 2021  •  Facebook

Sign up now: DBA Principal and Sustainable Design Lead Katie Ackerly, AIA, LEED AP, CPHC, will lead a breakout session on “Housing Decarbonization and Resilience” this Friday, March 5, as part of 1.5°C—the AIA|LA COTE Symposium.

Posted on Mar 03, 2021  •  Facebook

ATTN: Birmingham Friends and Businesses! Two new leasing spaces in DBA's southeastern studio and Locke General Cont… https://t.co/9eHXR4GBaU

Posted on Mar 02, 2021  •  Twitter

Leasing opportunity in Birmingham, Alabama! David Baker Architects (DBA) and Locke General Contractors are creating a new collaborative commercial space in a catalyst development area of Birmingham. The DBA-designed renovation of the 6,600 square-foot historic brick building at 213 25th Street N...

Posted on Mar 01, 2021  •  Facebook

DBA’s signature design principles—our “9 Ways to Build Housing for People”—work across a range of scales. Check out the latest blog by Interiors Lead Julie de Jesus, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, about how these principles guide our design approach for inside spaces. (And head over to our instagram page @...

Posted on Feb 26, 2021  •  Facebook

We are thrilled to announce an expansion of our firm’s leadership. Katie Ackerly, Pedram Farashbandi, Brett Randall… https://t.co/mo533P0ySR

Posted on Feb 01, 2021  •  Twitter

The largest #PermanentSupportiveHousing project yet is coming to Santa Cruz. Check it out at… https://t.co/726I8LSCTa

Posted on Jan 15, 2021  •  Twitter

Start your year off right with a visit to Ned Kahn’s ‘Air Garden’ at the site of the future Hotel Sebastopol. Learn… https://t.co/PjP8nxA9i5

Posted on Jan 08, 2021  •  Twitter

Happy Solstice season from DBA to you! The light is returning; we’ve innovated, adapted, and worked hard; and now w… https://t.co/Xol20tEP4p

Posted on Dec 21, 2020  •  Twitter

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