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Thoughtful, enduring homes designed for how families truly live

Barker Architects designs custom residential architecture throughout the DC region. Our work reflects the way families live, protects their long-term investment, and becomes the backdrop for a lifetime of memories.

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We are a boutique residential architecture firm built on trust, personal connection, and a deep commitment to protecting clients through design and construction.

Our process removes uncertainty, educates clients, and protects them at every step. Through ongoing conversations and clear documentation, we help families make informed decisions before they commit, advocate for them throughout construction, and design homes with thoughtful details and intentional craft. 

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Our Work

View looking down a wooden staircase with black metal balusters and a wooden handrail, next to a white wall and a window showing outdoor greenery.
Modern white house with large windows, front porch with seating, surrounded by a landscaped garden with trees and plants, under a partly cloudy sky.

Wesley heights residence

Modern, bright kitchen and dining area with a large white island, white chairs, multiple windows, and a staircase with wooden steps and white railings, overlooking an outdoor view.
A modern multi-story house with large glass windows and multiple balconies at sunset.

bethany beach residence

gEORGETOWN residence

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  • Alex was incredible to work with. Smart, detailed and creative. We would recommend Barker Architects very enthusiastically for any renovation project!

    Lisa R.

  • Alex and his team were incredibly responsive and understood our vision for both our primary bathroom and children's bathroom and delivered an incredible result. They worked closely with our builder and coordination was seemless.

    Sarah D.

  • Alex Barker is an impeccable architect! He asked us many questions about the way we live and produced a design that was not only beautiful but in line with our aesthetics and family's needs.

    Teresa B.

  • His detail orientation and thoughtful organization made the process a joy. We are so happy with the results thanks to him!

    Jeff S.

  • Alex nailed our project. He was able to help guide us through the design to create the perfect home renovation.

    John C.

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Homes designed for how you live

Whether you’re building new or transforming the home you already cherish, we’ll help you shape spaces that support your family for years to come.

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