For more than 40 years, the mission at Bates Architects has been to produce responsible designs and specifications that are as unique as our clients. We work in a variety of industries, including but not limited to retail, commercial interiors, hospitality, and residential, always striving to be responsive and hands-on and educating the client when requested. It is our aim to do what it takes to make each project a rewarding and enjoyable one.
The Takoma Park Silver Spring Coop reopened this Friday after a 4 month long renovation. The store was in need of improvements ranging from aesthetic to energy efficiency upgrades. The project was completed in 15 months with the help of Kalmia Construction setting and maintaining the budget as well as an aggressive…
Read more »Bates Architects had the honor of an invitation from ACE Mentor Program of America‘s Frederick Chapter to speak to both careers in Architecture, but also give a deep dive and tour of recently complete Frederick Book Arts Center (FBAC) in Downtown Frederick. The space located at 127 S Carroll Street, Frederick is…
Read more »Forrest Popkin, AIA joined Bates Architects as Vice President and Partner in September 2024. Popkin has experience in the commercial interiors industry and in Multi-Family, Master Planning, Retail, Educational, and Religious markets. Popkin worked with Bates Architects between 2010 and 2018, earning his license in 2017, and worked at other Maryland architecture…
Read more »Bates Architects, LLC has been selected to be the Architect for the renovation and adaptive reuse project at 200 E Patrick Street, The City of Frederick Maryland. The building is known as “The Trolley Building” as it once housed a regional trolley station. The new program for the building , when completed,…
Read more »BA has designed the “Members Pavilion” at the Maryland National Golf Club in Middletown Maryland. The building has a large open space for the members, an open deck overlooking the 10th fairway and 18th green. The new building and the adjustments to the 10th tee box will be completed this spring. BA…
Read more »After initiating his educational career studying Interior Architecture at The University of Tennessee, Garret received his Associates of Applied Science with Honors in Architectural Technology at Montgomery College in 2021. Garret has worked in the industry since 2019 and brings forth experience in space planning, construction documentation, and 3D modeling/rendering for commercial…
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