--- title: "William T Baker — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/william-t-baker-pfvwus-pf~436377778 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~436377778.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "William T Baker" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9df3d99203e4f759_5784-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "ATLANTA, Georgia 30326, United States" latitude: 33.8482 longitude: -84.3582 phone: "(770) 846-5768" website: http://www.wtbaker.com rating: 5 review_count: 35 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 969 last_updated: 2026-08-21 --- # William T Baker Original Houzz profile: [William T Baker](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/william-t-baker-pfvwus-pf~436377778) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** ATLANTA, GA - **Serves:** Atlanta, Buckhead Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Marietta, Smyrna, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, North Atlanta, Decatur, North Druid Hills, Dallas, Vinings, Druid Hills, Buckhead, Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Chastain Park, Detroit, Glen Cove NY, Greenwich CT, Grosse Pointe MI, Indiannapolis, Laguna Beach, Long Island, Los Angeles, Milwaukee WI, New York City, Raleigh NC, Santa Monica, Westwood - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (35 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2014–2021), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Please contact us today to discuss your upcoming project. Our work can be found coast to coast and includes a wide diversity of styles. Whether you are building your primary residence, country house, or beach get-a-way, let us work with you to create the perfect solution to your family's needs. Check out our portfolio and you'll see that our houses offer creative solutions that stand the test of time. Mr. Baker founded his Atlanta based firm, William T. Baker & Associates, in 1985. He has received numerous awards for his work including the prestigious Arthur Ross Award for Architecture in New York City in 1993 and the Urban Design Commission Award for Excellence in Atlanta in 2005. In 2004, he published his first book, New Classicists, an international best seller that has been translated into Mandarin. In 2008, he published a second book, Architectural Excellence in a Diverse World Culture, discussing the principles of architectural aesthetics. Since then, he has published Great American Homes Volumes 1, 2, and 3 featuring more recent work from his portfolio. William T. Baker enjoys a reputation for the impeccable design of private residences, commercial projects, and historic renovations. His work spans the world and has been featured extensively in print and broadcast media. He writes and lectures on a variety of subjects including architectural design, theory, and the history of architecture. William T. Baker holds professional memberships in the Institute of Classical Architecture (ICA), the American Institute of Building Designers (AIBD), and the International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture & Urbanism (INTBAU). He has served on the board of a number of community organizations focused on affordable housing initiatives and low-income challenges and holds memberships in several historical societies. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Barn Design & Construction ### Areas Served - Atlanta - Buckhead Atlanta - Sandy Springs - Roswell - Alpharetta - Marietta - Smyrna - Brookhaven - Dunwoody - North Atlanta - Decatur - North Druid Hills - Dallas - Vinings - Druid Hills - Buckhead - Bel Air - Beverly Hills - Chastain Park - Detroit - Glen Cove NY - Greenwich CT - Grosse Pointe MI - Indiannapolis - Laguna Beach - Long Island - Los Angeles - Milwaukee WI - New York City - Raleigh NC - Santa Monica - Westwood ### Typical Job Cost $500,000 - 12,000,000 Tell us what you want to build and your budget and we will guide you and the project to a successful conclusion. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | William T Baker | | Address | ATLANTA, Georgia 30326, United States | | Phone | (770) 846-5768 | | Website | http://www.wtbaker.com | | Followers on Houzz | 969 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/williamtbakerhomes - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-t-baker-5b186320/ - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/williamtbaker1/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [William T Baker](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/william-t-baker-pfvwus-pf~436377778) - **Website:** http://www.wtbaker.com - **Phone:** (770) 846-5768 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Institute of Classical Architecture Shutze Award for Architecture, 2013.Atlanta Urban Design Commission Award of Excellence, 2006The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Preservation Award 2002Arthur Ross Award for Architecture, New York City, 1993 - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2014–2021), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 35 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Lisa Fuller, Aug. 2020** > LOVE Bill Baker! He has designed the most stunning homes and it’s always a pleasure to work with him and his team... he has incredible vision! **★★★★★ — Richie Faust, Jan. 2018** > Bill Baker is as talented as anyone I’ve ever met. He’s innovative, creative, and is a true professional. He is a high integrity man, honest, and trust worthy. Man of his word. He completely transformed my 50 year old home into an updated transitional style home. It was truly amazing what he did. **★★★★★ — John Wortman, Jan. 2018** > Wow, was I wrong! Bill in good faith on a recommendation of anther came to Detroit to convince me of his talents and I was closed off and frankly rude when he arrived... nearly a year later my home has been transformed and Robert O. Derrick must be looking down with great pleasure! Bill Baker was the only person for the job and what he did to restore a great American classic is indescribable. Thank you for your time, effort, patients, and please come back for a visit soon! **★★★★★ — Flynn Lambert, Jan. 2018** > I am a principal in a small custom residential building firm in Greenville , SC. I have had the opportunity to work with many architects and residential designers over the past 30 years. > In my opinion, Bill Baker's talent in designing a home is unsurpassed. His grasp of scale, style, and attention to detail is unequaled in the design market. Bill will " call out" more framing detail in a set of blue prints from foundation to roof that other architects would never consider. This results in a completed home that is very pleasing to the eye, very functional to live in and a design that will remain in good taste forever. **★★★★★ — Gerry Lipscomb, Nov. 2015** > Bill Baker is one of America's leading residential architects, but I think he might just be in a category all his own. > > Bill is the rare combination of talent, professionalism, and passion that I've encountered only a few times in my life. > > He designed a new home for my wife and me in Raleigh, NC. We couldn't be happier with the end product, but what made the difference was the experience of working with him. > > I can't exaggerate his talent. Sitting with Bill, you'll tell him what you want from your home--how you and your family will use it, features you've seen and like, and the feel you envision. He'll sketch an idea or two, you'll react, and he'll have four more ideas ready. I don't know if it's his experience or talent or both, but the man is an endless well of ideas and creativity. Frankly, the hardest part was choosing which of the options we liked best. > > The process with him is educational; he saved us so many times by telling us the pros and cons of ideas we were considering. His insights made the home much more livable. And even after months of revisions, he would still tell us the upsides and things to be aware of when we requested changes; I think a lesser architect would have taken the approach of "just give the client what they want," and moved on to the next project. He is extremely dedicated to his craft. > > He has a certain passion for architecture that's contagious; it kept us excited about the project even during the stress of the all the decisions and challenges. The other day he showed us pictures of homes he took during his most recent vacation. How many people do you know or work with who do job-related research--on vacation? That's true passion for the work. > > He gets the details right. It's not just about the floor plan or elevations for Bill; he wants every piece of the home to fit together seamlessly. > > The home he designed for us feels timeless, like it has always been there and always will be. > > If you're building or renovating a home, give him a call or email. You'll see what I'm talking about pretty quickly. Good luck with your project; it's a lot of work, but we've found it to be worth it. **★★★★★ — castlegibsonflowers, Nov. 2015** > I absolutely think Bill is one of the best in the USA. I have loved his work and have worked on a job or two coloring homes for Bill. > He has ALL the balances right. > What a talent he has! > > Laura Fuller Gibson > Award Winning Color Designer **★★★★★ — Kristin Drohan Collection and Interior Design, May 2015** > As a colleague of Bill Baker, I've had the opportunity to visit his clients' projects. As a designer, I find his attention to detail to be exquisite. His work has the unique ability to simultaneously provide emotional impact and functionality--the primary focus of many of my clients. Bill is extremely responsive and his work creates truly bespoke results. **★★★★★ — marybmapes, April 2015** > William T. Baker was recommended to us from several sources. After a careful search, he was hands down the clear choice. Bill is in high demand, so we were fortunate to have him agree to design our home. We had a challenging project as our house was a tear-down with an existing building on the property. Many restrictions were in place, and our family had a good deal of specials requests. Bill took a great deal of time to get to know us and how we live -and then proceeded to design a beautiful, gracious, interesting home that is ideal for all of our family and is a great complement to the neighborhood. Bill has a unique ability to bring together various opinions to a collaborative end. This coupled with his wide berth of experience makes him a top notch professional, a pleasure to work with, and in a class all his own. **★★★★★ — kistulinec, April 2015** > William T Baker designed our dream home in Buckhead from start to finish. Bill Baker is truly gifted at designing beautiful homes for each client within the budget of the client. Bill is so knowledgeable of classically designed homes and really listened to what we wanted in our home functionally and brought that vision to life. > > So often one hears people who have designed and built complain about how slow the process was or how imposing the architect was of their own style preferences or how stunned they were on pricing after everything was designed. None of those things are true of working with William T Baker. **★★★★★ — julius\_shaw, April 2015** > We selected Bill to design our house because we loved his work and we had seen his work in several houses that he had designed for my extended family. His knowledge, attention to detail, and follow up were outstanding. We could not be more pleased with the outcome. We wouldn't change a thing. **★★★★★ — slabriola, April 2015** > To say that Bill Baker is a talented residential designer does not do justice to him or his work. When we were contemplating building our home, we drove through numerous neighborhoods. We were interested in the Georgian style and, as soon as we saw one of Mr. Baker's homes, we stopped the car and knew we had to find out who designed it and reach out to this architectural firm. We live in the country and did not have the land space limitation placed on the home that caught our attention. Bill Baker exceeded our expectations and designed a home that was perfect for our setting. He also saw the project through from start to finish and assisted the builder at numerous points during the build, providing contacts to suppliers of fine molding and finishes. Mr. Baker is a remarkable talent, and very responsive to his clients. **★★★★★ — Bill Balentine, April 2015** > I have known Bill Baker for at least 15 years and have worked with him on many new construction and renovation projects. His designs are always first class and he makes himself available to answer any questions that I have. Mr. Baker has a big following here in the Atlanta area and I would recomend him highly. ## Selected projects - [American Arts & Crafts Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/american-arts-and-crafts-style-pj-vj~638249) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 24 - Description: It is not apparent from the handsome exterior, but within the house is an indoor putting green, indoor pool, full Spa, exercise room, regulation size basketball court, home theater, wine cellar, bar, and band room – all of this on the lower level! The entrance to the main floor is approached up a gently winding stone staircase which leads to a wide stone arch. Within this deeply recessed arch is a steel door with restoration glass panes. This steel entry opens into a gallery hall having plank bo… - [Lotus House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lotus-house-pj-vj~1030253) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - Description: The house is built around an interior garden courtyard with a lotus pond. This sunlit space is visible through steel casement doors from both the living and family rooms and serves as the heart of the home. Of special note is the family’s meditation room, called a Pooja room, which serves the family during its private devotion time. To address the entertaining needs of the family, the house is designed for large groups of family and friends throughout the year. A variety of spaces were designed… - [French Limestone House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-limestone-house-pj-vj~1030331) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 16 - Description: A magnificent stucco and stone clad manor house in the French style with a motor court flanked by two outbuildings that serve as garages. This 10,000 square foot house incorporates many authentic details such as french doors with cremone bolts, architectural antiques such as the front door and mantles, and beautiful french iron work. The 13 foot ceiling in the living room creates the feel of a room in a Parisian townhouse. - [French Chateau](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-chateau-pj-vj~1030323) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 40 - Description: William Baker's unerring eye for scale and proportion is most evident in this beautiful french-style limestone clad house. Incorporating a Vermont slate roof and zinc dormers specially crafted for the house, the old-world detailing makes this a house for the ages. Its timeless architecture will endure as a testament to the good taste of both the owner and designer. William T Baker's finely crafted interior architecture demonstrates a mastery of detail that delights the eye and provides texture a… - [French Provincial House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-provincial-house-pj-vj~1030303) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 31 - Description: This American home designed by William T Baker looks as though it might be located in the south of France. Its authentic details and materials have captured he feel and texture of a french-style home. The tile roof is set in concrete just as it would have been in France. The deeply recessed windows and doors with their french blue shutters set off the front and compliment the limestone entry with its custom fabricated iron balcony railing above. The tall ceilings provide the perfect scale needed… - [Ponte Vedre Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ponte-vedre-beach-house-pj-vj~1764039) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - Description: This ocean-front estate is reflects the Anglo-Caribbean architecture of the West Indies. William T Baker's design for this beach front estate home provides gracious living for use by this multi-generational family. With five bedrooms and an additional two master suites, the home functions well for this active family. The broad verandas catch the fresh sea air and look out upon expansive views of the Atlantic ocean. Interiors by James Howard. - [White Brick Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-brick-residence-pj-vj~2471759) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 21 - Description: An elegant white painted brick two-story residence with limestone accents. This lovely home sits atop a raised ridge and has commanding views. Its transitional style interiors by Suzanne Kasler provide a contrast with its stately Georgian facade. - [New England Shake Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-england-shake-style-pj-vj~1858671) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: A Connecticut back-country style home that would be right at home in Greenwich or Long Island. This shake house references the historic details and architecture of America's great resort architecture of the past century. - [Georgian Estate House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/georgian-estate-house-pj-vj~1030342) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Stone Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-cottage-pj-vj~1030349) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 1 - Description: This house is over 25 years old yet looks as fresh today as the day it was built. The house is clad in Tennessee fieldstone and roofed in Vermont Strata Gray slate. Its timeless classic architecture reflects William T Baker's mastery of historic detailing. - [Golf Digest Show House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/golf-digest-show-house-pj-vj~1030290) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - Description: William T Baker was chosen to design the 2007 Golf Digest Show House at Reynolds Plantation, one of the leading golf resorts in the Southeastern United States. The house is located on the lake and has special amenities such as indoor and outdoor putting greens and a golf simulation room. The open floor plan is ideal for entertaining and all the major rooms open to the rear terrace with a fireplace and a large screen porch. The interior architecture features reclaimed timber beams, ship lap wood,… - [French Style House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-style-house-pj-vj~1864587) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [English Stone Manor House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/english-stone-manor-house-pj-vj~1030279) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 12 - Description: Set high on a hill with commanding views overlooking a thick forest of trees, this house echos some of the grandest traditions of American architecture. The home is constructed from Wissahickon Schist, a special stone imported from Pennsylvania, and is accented further with Indiana limestone and traditional English roof tiles. Some of the windows are filled with leaded sashes using hand-blown bottle glass, while the larger arched windows are steel frame with German Restoration Glass. The impress… - [Country English Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-english-estate-pj-vj~1030300) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - Description: This impressive estate home is set on a 200 acre country estate with immaculately maintained gardens and grounds. Every aspect of the house and gardens has been carefully planned to create an integrated whole. The architectural details reflect William Baker's trained eye for elegant solutions for today's modern lifestyle while remaining true to the style's historic origins. - [English Style House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/english-style-house-pj-vj~1030295) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - Description: Building a new home that blends successfully with the established fabric of a historic neighborhood requires special sensitivity to style and scale. Because the house is located in the city’s historic Garden Hills district, this family chose William T Baker to build a home in keeping with the English-style homes that were popular in the neighborhood during the 1920s. The house was carefully designed to hide its three-car garage, a feat of no small consequence, given the narrow urban lot. With it… - [Georgian House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/georgian-house-pj-vj~1030293) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - [English Stone Estate House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/english-stone-estate-house-pj-vj~1030287) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: This amazing house sits on a 70 acre estate with lake and meadows. The driveway is lined with 100 year old maple trees so that the house looks as if it has been there for a century. The L-plan contains 2 two car garages connected with a dramatic arched porte cochere capped by a cupola. The cut limestone entry surround and timbered-framed roof covering the front door creates a dramatic element. The open floor plan is ideal for casual living yet it offers a private first floor master suite and pan… - [English Manor House 3](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/english-manor-house-3-pj-vj~1858674) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Western Carolina Mountain House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/western-carolina-mountain-house-pj-vj~1030273) - Location: Cashiers, NC - Photos: 15 - Description: The skin of the house is composed of large sheets of tree bark that have been steamed into flat sheets. The texture and color of the bark complements the rugged indigenous mountain rock, adding more texture to the façade. The columns and railings of the porch are made from locust trees. The bark has been preserved to enhance the rustic look, as does the cedar shake roof. In an effort to create an all-wood look for the interior, reclaimed wood planks and massive hand-hewn beams from old barns wer… - [Farm House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farm-house-pj-vj~1030281) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 [See all 33 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/william-t-baker-pfvwus-pf~436377778) ## Ideabooks - [Baths](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77141398/list/baths) — 4 ideas - [Clarke House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77130983/list/clarke-house) — 7 ideas - [Pergolas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69760477/list/pergolas) — 36 ideas - [Stone Floors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5744974/list/stone-floors) — 4 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/wtbaker1) ## Community Q&A **Q: where was the library fireplace made** *(in Photo Questions)* Ornate fireplace A: Hi Cody It came from Chesneys mantles. Also look at Francois Company **Q: Beautiful wall color** *(in Photo Questions)* Whats the color of the wall in this room, looks amazing! Thanks! A: Good morning. I believe is Benjamin Moore HCHC25 **Q: Pool plaster color** *(in Photo Questions)* Do you know the manufacturer and color of pool plaster/interior? A: Sorry I don't have this information. **Q: Beams** *(in Photo Questions)* What type of wood are the beams on the ceiling? A: They are reclaimed barn beams of Oak. A source is www.vintagebeamsandtimbers.com **Q: Stone** *(in Photo Questions)* Who manufactured the stone and what's the color? A: It is Tennessee Fieldstone from Fieldstone Center in Conyers, GA **Q: Moulding for our new bookcases.** *(in Photo Questions)* We are having a new set of bookcases/entertainment center built and really like this bookcase. What type of trim/moulding was used between the base and top units? A: Good morning, The bookcase was shop built of wood. The molding on the face at the bottom of the shelving is sill nosing with a cove molding below it. Hope this helps. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-21.*