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BAROS ASSOCIATES, INC. 

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Baros Associates provides practical architectural and consulting services for K–12 and commercial projects, with an emphasis on clear execution, code compliance, and reliable delivery. We support clients through planning, design coordination, permitting, and construction, helping define scope and keep projects moving efficiently. Our team combines thoughtful planning, creative design, technical expertise, and collaborative engagement to deliver high-performing, sustainable, and user-centered solutions.

 

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About Us

Baros Associates provides focused architectural and consulting services for K–12 education and commercial projects, helping clients navigate planning, design, compliance, and delivery with clarity and confidence. We specialize in small to mid-scale projects that require technical precision, responsive execution, and practical problem-solving—from tenant improvements and facility upgrades to in-kind replacements, accessibility improvements, and targeted renovation work.

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Our practice combines thoughtful planning, technical expertise, and hands-on project support to guide work from early scoping through completion. We assist clients with project development, code analysis, constructability review, value engineering, and quality control, ensuring each project is coordinated, efficient, and aligned with both design intent and project goals.

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Baros Associates also serves as a flexible extension of project teams, providing embedded consulting support, staff augmentation, and surge capacity when additional expertise is needed. Whether helping meet a critical deadline, accelerating a project milestone, recovering schedule impacts, or strengthening QA/QC during key phases, we provide direct execution support that keeps projects moving.

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With experience across regulatory coordination, access compliance, construction support, and multidisciplinary team collaboration, we bring a practical, solutions-oriented approach to every engagement. Our work is defined by responsiveness, precision, and a commitment to delivering clear, buildable solutions that support long-term project success.

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Architecture

Baros Associates provides comprehensive architectural services that support projects from early planning through post-occupancy evaluation. Our work is grounded in thoughtful design, technical rigor, and clear collaboration with clients, agencies, and stakeholders. We offer flexible engagement models—serving as lead designer, peer reviewer, or extension of an in-house or consultant team—to meet the specific needs of each project. Our services integrate design excellence, regulatory expertise, constructability insight, and cost awareness to help deliver clear, buildable, and well-coordinated outcomes across public and private sector projects.

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Pre-Design

Our pre-design services assist you in navigating the intricacies of decision-making. We carefully evaluate your circumstances and objectives to pinpoint your unique needs and consider all available options. Allow us to help you make informed decisions that resonate with your vision. Together, we can turn your ideas into reality.

  • Entitlement Processing & Approvals

  • Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Reports

  • Accessibility Surveys

  • Site Measurement & As-Built Drawings

  • Condition Evaluation & Reporting

  • Facilities Assessments & Master Planning

  • RFP Scope Development 

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Architectural Services

We develop innovative design solutions based on thoughtful planning and technical expertise to bring your architectural vision to reality.

  • Conceptual through Construction Design & Documentation

  • Building Information Modeling (BIM) & 3D Visualization

  • Public, Community, & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Agency Coordination & Permitting Support

  • Bid & Procurement Assistance

  • Construction Administration (RFIs, Submittals, Site Visits, Change Orders)

  • Construction Progress Monitoring & Payment Review

  • Post-Occupancy Evaluation & Performance Assessment

  • Non-Prime Architecture

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FIRM SUPPORT

We provide a wide range of specialty services to support the architectural and construction industry. 

  • DSA Coordination – Submittal, Approval, & Close Out Process Support

  • Deadline and Execution Support

  • Access and Code Compliance Reviews

  • Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) Reviews

  • Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) & Third-Party Plan Reviews

  • Constructability & Peer Reviews

  • Value Engineering & Cost Optimization

Our Team

Meet the experts behind Baros Associates, Inc.

Krista Roston, AIA

CEO & Principal Architect

As the founder and lead architect, Krista leads the team with a vision to solve clients problems through diligent planning and architectural design, one project at a time.

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Education

  • BA of Interior Design, California State University, Sacramento

  • MA of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University, On, Canada

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Certificates & Licenses

  • California Architect License #C-35646

  • LEED Green Associate

  • CASp #1205

  • CASH School Facilities Leadership Academy Cohort 15

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Get in Touch

Have a question or need more information? Reach out to us, and we'll be happy to assist you.

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