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.
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…
Read more »Bates Architects is excited to announce that we are working with Kirdurzar LLC to design Frederick County’s FIRST Speakeasy. Located in downtown Brunswick, Maryland, this establishment will nod to both local history and spirits alike.
Read more »Downtown Frederick Maryland – Marty & Jessica onsite at the Black Hog Project, where excavation is in full swing. Getting hands on site experience is valuable for every emerging professional, allowing them to meet the contractors, see existing site conditions (both expected & unexpected), and learning the importance of collaboration to ensure…
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