Shalom Baranes Associates (SBA) is a Washington, DC architectural firm with an acclaimed reputation for its expertise in residential, commercial, institutional, and governmental design. SBA provides full architectural services for an international clientele that includes both private and public sector groups. Notable specialties include architecture, project management, historic preservation, interior design, and master planning.

Established in 1981 with a specific focus on the Washington, DC market, SBA has been at the forefront of development in the capital city, and maintains one of the district’s strongest portfolios of major building projects, ranging from multi-unit residential and hotel to mixed-use and office building programs. SBA is recognized for its command of base building issues specific to the unique Washington, DC regulatory and urban contexts, from development of preliminary massing schemes to layout of functional, efficient floorplates that incorporate the most advanced technologies. The firm is equally acknowledged for its ability to synthesize coherent, practical building solutions from complex and varied building programs. SBA excels in developing innovative building designs that respect the surrounding fabric while presenting a fresh and dynamic vision that is appropriate to the mission of each client.

During the past 40 years, SBA has designed projects that total more than eight billion dollars and 50 million square feet. As a firm, we have received over 140 design awards. 

Areas of Service 
SBA is a full service architectural firm with an exclusive focus on significant building projects.  Among its specific areas of expertise are:

– Project Management
– Programming
– Master Planning
– Site Analysis and Design
– Base Building Design
– Interior Design	
– Historic Preservation
– Modeling and Rendering
– Sustainable Design
– Construction Administration

Architecture

Construction

Project Management

Shalom Baranes Associates

Shalom Baranes

Robert Sponseller

Melissa Hendrix

Girish Ganapati

Filipa Powell

Barry Habib

Ari Blumenthal

Ajit Singh

Sunny Evangelista Carroll

Michelle Smithgall

The Leadership Team at Shalom Baranes Associates is responsible for setting the strategic direction and vision of the firm, guiding its design philosophy, and fostering collaboration across all project teams. Comprising seasoned professionals such as the Founding Principal and Senior Principals, this team ensures the highest standards of architectural excellence, oversees major projects, and nurtures client relationships while maintaining the firm’s reputation in the competitive landscape of Washington, DC. Their leadership in project management and design innovation drives SBA's commitment to delivering exceptional architectural solutions that align with the evolving needs of their clientele.

Leadership Team

Architectural Team

Support Team

Design and Preservation Team

Leadership Team

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Team members

Other teams at Shalom Baranes Associates

Architectural Team

Support Team

Design and Preservation Team