Mike Baker, AIA
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Bio
Credentials
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Architect
New York State Education DepartmentJan, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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oWOW
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Architecture
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Nov 2019 - Present
Served as Senior Project Architect for a new 18-story multi-family tower in downtown Oakland that will be one of the tallest mass timber buildings in the US when completed. Led company-wide research and development efforts into high-rise mass timber, systems-based approaches to building, and prefabrication for high value components. Provided technical & design leadership to numerous multi-family & mixed-use projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Served as Senior Project Architect for a new 18-story multi-family tower in downtown Oakland that will be one of the tallest mass timber buildings in the US when completed. Led company-wide research and development efforts into high-rise mass timber, systems-based approaches to building, and prefabrication for high value components. Provided technical & design leadership to numerous multi-family & mixed-use projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Mike Baker Architecture & Design PLLC
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New York, NY
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Principal
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Apr 2015 - Nov 2019
Completed numerous high-end residential, commercial and development projects throughout New York City, including multiple apartment and office renovations. Led all phases of projects from design through planning approval and construction. Coordinated the work of consultants and contractors to craft beautiful, functional and sustainable environments for clients while navigating the complexities of building in NYC. Completed numerous high-end residential, commercial and development projects throughout New York City, including multiple apartment and office renovations. Led all phases of projects from design through planning approval and construction. Coordinated the work of consultants and contractors to craft beautiful, functional and sustainable environments for clients while navigating the complexities of building in NYC.
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Stratford Engineering
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New York, NY
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Senior Project Manager
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Jan 2009 - Apr 2015
Led all phases of 100+ structural engineering projects of varying size and scope throughout the country. Prepared structural drawings with the input of staff engineers, performed site surveys, coordinated with architects and other consultants to obtain municipal approvals, and performed Special Inspections during construction. Coordinated hiring of new engineers and interns, designed and implemented a new firm identity and web site, and assisted the principal in business development and marketing efforts. Show less
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Barry Rice Architect PC
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New York, NY
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Project Manager
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Jun 2006 - Sep 2008
Managed all phases of a new high rise luxury hotel in New York City. Prepared presentation drawings and renderings, attended client design meetings, researched building codes, completed construction documents, coordinated with consultants and vendors, tendered and reviewed bids, reviewed shop drawings and submittals, attended site meetings, responded to RFIs, reviewed contractor requisitions, and performed final punch list. Assisted in various phases of numerous other projects. Managed all phases of a new high rise luxury hotel in New York City. Prepared presentation drawings and renderings, attended client design meetings, researched building codes, completed construction documents, coordinated with consultants and vendors, tendered and reviewed bids, reviewed shop drawings and submittals, attended site meetings, responded to RFIs, reviewed contractor requisitions, and performed final punch list. Assisted in various phases of numerous other projects.
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Dine Murphy Wood LLC
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New York, NY
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Junior Project Manager
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Aug 2005 - Jun 2006
Oversaw multiple high-end residential renovation and new construction projects in New York City and upstate NY. Coordinated schematic design, led client meetings, researched building codes, performed site surveying and assessment, detailed and prepared complete construction documents, coordinated numerous engineers and consultants, and estimated project costs. Oversaw multiple high-end residential renovation and new construction projects in New York City and upstate NY. Coordinated schematic design, led client meetings, researched building codes, performed site surveying and assessment, detailed and prepared complete construction documents, coordinated numerous engineers and consultants, and estimated project costs.
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Conant Architects
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New York, NY
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Intern
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2004 - 2004
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Education
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Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation
MS. AAD, Architecture -
Carnegie Mellon University
B.Arch, Architecture