Patti Baker, AIA
PRINCIPAL
Patti Baker is a design talent and project leader. She is recognized for forging strong client relationships and delivering exceptional award-winning projects. Patti joined Backen & Backen Architects as Director in 2019 to support the firm’s evolution and growth in Southern California while providing a full-time local presence and leadership to our clients, the projects, and the team. Since joining Backen & Backen, Patti has worked closely with Howard Backen collaborating on numerous significant projects throughout Southern California.
With 30 years of experience in architecture, Patti leads significant residential and hospitality projects in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Counties. Recent projects include estates in Bel Air, Holmby Hills, Brentwood, and Montecito, a winery and event barn in Santa Barbara County, and a luxury mountain resort.
Prior to joining Backen & Backen, Patti was a Principal with a highly regarded Los Angeles practice, leading high-end residential projects nationally. Patti holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and is a licensed Architect.
Patti lives with her family in Los Angeles, California. She has a passion for design, art, and nature. In her free time, she loves extensive travel and enjoying the outdoors.
NOTABLE PROJECTS
HOMBY HILLS ESTATE
Los Angeles, California
BRENTWOOD RESIDENCE
Los Angeles, California
BEL AIR RESIDENCE
Los Angeles, California
SYCAMORE RANCH
Solvang, California
MONTECITO RESIDENCE
Montecito, California
MONTECITO RESIDENCE II
Montecito, California
Ann Ernish-Backen
FOUNDING PARTNER
John Taft
AIA, NCARB
PARTNER
Tom Spoja
PARTNER
Tony Selko
AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
PARTNER
Stephanie Gerwin
AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
PRINCIPAL
Dusan Motolik
PRINCIPAL
Michael Boes
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Kevin Casey
NCARB, LEED AP
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Patti Baker
AIA
PRINCIPAL