David Baker Architects is a collaborative architecture and urban design firm that creates acclaimed buildings in diverse environments. We design thoughtful places that serve as a “multiplier of good,” supporting engagement, connection, and communities.
Blog
Coliseum Place–an all-electric, affordable housing building in Oakland–has been recognized with the national AIA COTE Top Ten Award for 2025.
Blog
Blue Oak Landing was honored with a 2025 AIA Housing Award, one of eight projects recognized nationally for excellence in housing.
Video
Blue Oak Landing is celebrated as a community that “sets a new bar for performance, resourcefulness, and connection to place for permanent supportive housing in the Bay Area.”
Video
Available from ORO Editions, our new book crystallizes DBA’s design framework for urban housing that uplifts residents and neighborhoods alike.