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Nestled against the lively backdrop of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, stands an architectural testament to vision, innovation, and transformative design. When Baker Associates undertook the challenge of remodeling an office building adjacent to the bustling White Bear Lake Superstore, it wasn’t just about bricks, beams, and blueprints. It was about sculpting an aging canvas into … Continue reading Reimagining Retail Spaces: White Bear Super Store’s Elegant Transformation
Welcome to the world of Baker Associates, where architecture and interior design merge to create lasting impressions. Baker Associates is more than just an architectural firm; we are a collaborative network of innovative thinkers dedicated to crafting transformative spaces that narrate compelling stories in our Minneapolis community. As a premier provider of architecture - such … Continue reading Redefining Spaces: A Peek into Baker Associates Innovative Remodeling Projects
Over the past few years, we've worked on two exciting dealership design projects: constructing two state-of-the-art Subaru dealerships from the ground up. The first project was White Bear Subaru, nestled in the charming town of Vadnais Heights, MN, while the second project, Bloomington Subaru, is in the bustling city of Bloomington, MN. In this post, … Continue reading The Design Process Behind Bloomington and White Bear Subaru
To give insight into the career of an esteemed professional in the architecture field, we have conducted an exclusive interview with our very own Principal Architect, Craig John! Read on to discover his inspirational journey to success and learn practical tips he uses in the architecture and design space. So what inspired you to be … Continue reading Inside the mind of an architect, with our Principal of Architecture, Craig John
https://www.youtube.com/embed/MCqR5lwUnus BMW Minnetonka Flythrough Let's make 2023 one for the books, architecture, and design enthusiasts! It’s hard to believe we’re already done with 2022 and onto the next car dealership project. At Baker Associates, we accomplished so much in the last year and feel like we’re getting closer and closer to pre-pandemic life in the … Continue reading How Our Team is Transforming BMW in Minnetonka
We're back with an educational blog series for you! This month, we'll discuss the rules of good lighting, particularly in commercial spaces. We have to consider lighting for every project we do at Baker Associates, and it can get very technical and complicated. But when done correctly, the results can be AMAZING and bring the … Continue reading The Essential Rules of Good Lighting
Here at Baker, we are no strangers to car dealerships' design and architectural necessities. We've worked with many brands - Honda and Subaru, to name a few. But recently, we had the pleasure of delving into the luxury side of the auto world - we got to be a part of designing a new Ferrari … Continue reading Baker Associates Take on Ferrari in the Twin Cities!
https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZNUHpXmp1hM Check out this news story about the theater's impact! The Capri Theater in North Minneapolis has been a community staple since it opened its doors in 1938. And after a recent renovation project, it's poised to become an even more important part of the community fabric. At Baker Associates, we were more than grateful … Continue reading A Historic Renovation for the Community
In part two of our "Get to Know" series we learn about President Jeremy Woitaszewski! We think it's nice to know a bit more about our leadership and team.
As an architecture firm based in Minneapolis who has been apart of many car dealership design projects, we're always thinking about the future needs of our clients. When we design anything - whether it's a new building or an addition to an existing one - we consider the potential for future growth. Our goal is … Continue reading CREATING FUTURE NEEDS WHEN DESIGNING AUTOMOTIVE SPACES