ABOUT US
Studio Barnes is directed by Germane Barnes, who founded the studio in 2017. A licensed architect, Germane Barnes has over 15 years of architectural experience as his career has spanned continents from South Africa to Spain to Italy. Currently based in Miami with projects in Chicago, IL, Ft. Worth, TX, Memphis, TN, and Indianapolis, IN, the firm’s work is both expansive and far-reaching. Accompanied by a closely knit team of designers, the total design experience exceeds two decades.
Our design philosophy is based on the examination of community identity in placemaking, through both historical exploration and field research. As a Minority Owned Business, we desire to promote social resilience in all forms, no matter the scale of the project. Our team, while small in number, allows for a more nimble and hands-on approach to all projects. It also allows for more expertise across team members, as each individual works across multiple mediums, scales, and timelines.
Studio Barnes has been featured in international venues and publications most notably, The Art Institute of Chicago, Venice Biennale, The Museum of Modern Art NY, SF MoMA, MAS Context, The Graham Foundation, The New York Times, DesignMIAMI/ Art Basel, Metropolis Magazine, Domus, LACMA, Denver Art Museum and The National Museum of African American History where he was identified as one of the future designers on the rise.
We are not just an architectural firm; we’re a cultural beacon challenging traditional notions of design by placing identity and narrative at the forefront. Through our innovative projects, academic leadership, and cultural engagement, we are redefining what architecture can be in the 21st century.
Germane Barnes, Director
Francesca Picard, Operations Director
Gabriel Soomar, Creative Director
Noelle Davis, Architectural Design Intern
Aurore Boyd, Architectural Design Intern
George Elliott, Architectural Design Intern
Santiago Martinez, Alexandria Jones, Sana Fatimah, Alana Bernard, Andrea Martinez, Kevan Washington, Jennifer Lamy, Clarissa Hellebrand, Jheanelle Miller, Isaiah Holmes, Taylor Eyo, Tiffani Banks, Mahlia Jenkins, Bernute Augustin, Sydney Maubert, Vincent Brown, Johnny Laderer
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