Background
Baker, James Barnes was born on February 18, 1933 in New York City. Son of William Edgar and Violet (Twachtman) Baker.
Baker, James Barnes was born on February 18, 1933 in New York City. Son of William Edgar and Violet (Twachtman) Baker.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1954; Master in Architecture, Yale University, 1960.
With firms Blake & Neski, New York City, 1960-1962, George Lewis, New York City, 1962-1963, Kahn & Jacobs, New York City, 1963-1964. Partner firm Baker & Blake, 1964-1972, Baker/Grinnell, New York City, 1972-1974. Consultant, 1974-1977.
Director Llewelyn Davies Associates, New York City, 1976-1978. President Tower Development Group Inc., Ohio, 1978-1983, Park-Tower Development Limited company, Bermuda, 1978-1983, Springland Associates Inc., 1983-1990. Principal Baker & Baker, Architects, New York City, since 1990.
President Technology Panel Systems, 1992-1993. Managing director William McDonough Architects, 1993-1994, Forge Company, New York City, 2002. Chief executive Forge Llewellyn, London, 1994—2004, The Forge Company (United Kingdom) Limited, since 2004.
Visiting professor School Architecture, City University of New York, 1964-1989.
Trustee Darrow School, Mount Lebanon Shaker Village. Fellow American Institute of Architects (board directors, design awards, president chapter, 2005). Member American Arbitration Association, Holland Society, St. Nicholas Society, Squadron A.
Children: Mary Morgan, James Edgar, Catriona Griswold, Frederick Alden. Married Rosemary Burgis, June 14, 1997 (deceased 2001).