Shalom Baranes is the founding Principal of SBA and has provided overall design and strategic leadership across the firm since its inception in 1981. His commitment to fostering urban revitalization has established him as a recognized leader in Washington, DC’s rejuvenation. With the guiding principle that contemporary expression and historic preservation are natural allies in the service of urban densification, his work has led to transformative changes throughout the Washington region.
In addition to his specific project related work within the firm, Mr. Baranes has authored articles and lectured extensively on design, urban planning, and preservation issues. He was one of the youngest architects ever elevated to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows, and has received a number of personal honors, including the Gold Medal from the national architectural fraternity Tau Sigma. He has been appointed to serve on the National Peer Review Panel by GSA and has chaired the Architectural Review Panel for the District of Columbia. He received his Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Arts degrees from Yale University.
