EBA - Eric Baker Architects

Adding to our prior review to give context: We were looking to expand our kitchen, add a mud room, bring the laundry out of the basement and create more ‘space’ on our ground floor. Eric presented a concept that added a center hallway, closets, a foyer and a flow that changed the entire feel of our downstairs that brought back some of the historical design and look. Through the course of discussion, we added some work upstairs; at which point Eric came back with a second floor plan that changed our whole view on our house and made it into a long term livable space with two active boys and lots of visitors. By using the space over the ground floor addition, he provided us with a new master suite, and extra second floor bedroom, and laundry upstairs (making our mud room even more usable).

Eric Baker did many clever things for us during the redesign of our home. In our thinking, it was merely an extension to an existing home but we gained much more than a larger kitchen. For example, Eric designed the addition so that "traffic" could move in a Figure 8 pattern that is more convenient and now beloved by grandchildren. Eric also educated us about "strong" and "weak" sides of a home, something that was very important to a corner house on a busy street. The humble back door to the original house is now our front door and it balances our center hall colonial so that it perfectly lines up with the original front door, but with a more welcoming and convenient entrance. He also rightly persuaded us to ignore what I first thought was a great idea about where to place a door. The end result was having a doorway to a new patio that is in a direct path from the kitchen. We had a couple complaints but they were minor. We wish that the opening for a sliding door started from a different side and that one window in the kitchen was centered between the corner and the end of the new cabinetry. The latter was really the result of us not making our mind up soon enough about which cabinetry to buy; it was centered until we changed our minds and it didn't occur to us to be annoyed until a year later. So it really was a minor concern and I suspect that every job has some feature that you would do just a little bit differently. But for us, a significant home addition is a once-in-a-lifetime event so it was good to have someone with a professional eye knowing what to suggest - and what to say "no" to. fyi regarding our overall costs, We also redesigned and created four bathrooms and one halfbath so the overall project costs were much higher than the addition. We also had landscaping - yes, it was once-in-a-lifetime project.

We enthusiastically recommend Eric Baker for architectural design work. Eric designed several modifications to our house, including a balcony, mudroom, family area, and structural modifications for two bathrooms. He has a passion and great experience with architecture and home improvement. He had many good suggestions for the work. He combined pragmatic suggestions with an understanding of what sort of modifications would be appropriate for our house. He was also accurate in estimating the cost of of various improvements for our house. He listened well to our particular needs and worked through several iterations toward a design that met our needs. He was patient and always positive and reassuring about choices that we eventually made. He did change our minds on certain aspects of our project, but we never felt pressured to conform to his suggestions. In the end, for certain aspects of the design he did an excellent job accommodating our particular needs. He also had good suggestions for contractors to do the work.

I have had the privilege to work with Eric Baker for the better part of a decade with a multitude of high-end projects. I have found him to be extremely fair, honest, and trustworthy and able to produce amazing designs and finished projects. He is very detail oriented with an eye on trending designs. I would highly recommend Eric for anyone looking for a detailed, thorough, and knowledgeable architect.

Eric was always a pleasure to work with. We purchased a small one-level house (two bedrooms one and 1/2 bathroom) because we loved the property. We decided to transform ( gut-renovation) our house into a place that would accommodate three children and a dog. Eric was a great listener and his design was not only outstanding aesthetically but functional. Ten years later, I can't think of anything we would have done differently. Our guests always compliment the home's design and are surprised to learn that our home is relatively new. Recently, a friend who is active in our town's historical society asked if we would consider including our home on the town's annual fundraising house tour. We made a great decision by hiring Eric!

We worked with Eric Baker to design a kitchen & family room extension for our home.... which was more like rebuilding our entire first floor from scratch! Unlike a lot of other architects that we interviewed, Eric was upfront with his pricing and followed through on all his promises. His staff included expert kitchen designers that gave us custom details unique to our space. Eric connected us with a helpful contractor who built our extension with great care & attention to detail. 10+ years later, our redesigned kitchen & family room extension has withstood the test of time and whims of style.

We underwent a total home renovation which included adding a garage, second floor and opening walls for open concept to an older home. The goal was to modernize the home while still maintaining the character and charm of the original home. Mr. Baker and his team helped us to do just that, the finished home was beyond original expectations. The communication was excellent throughout the challenges of the project while our needs, wants and budget were always considered. I highly recommend Eric Baker Architects.

Eric Baker is a pleasure to work with. His patience and creativity are the formula for the great success of his projects. He will work with a client closely to ensure they are very satisfied with the final outcome of his innovative designs. His personality, experience, reliability and passion, allow me to call on Eric or recommend him with the utmost confidence every time.

Working with Eric was an absolute pleasure. He drew up full renovation plans for our new home. He walked through it with us before we bought it and his guidance was priceless. The staff he sent over to measure the house was very professional and he offered terrific subcontractor recommendations. He knows the area and he is wonderfully creative. He is also very funny and welcomed my lively, often detailed discussions about what I wanted in my master bath. If you have a chance to work with Eric, I highly recommend that you do so!

Eric is a pro. He is terrific to work with, a good listener and communicates well with the project team. We had a challenging project and Eric delivered all that we needed!

Working for Waterworks for years, I had numerous opportunities to be involved with projects that Eric designed His work speaks for itself both in design and craftsmanship. He and his staff are professional and easy to work. Every experience I had with him was seamless

Eric is wonderful to work with. I have worked with him on multiple projects for over 8 years. He is very professional and goes the extra mile to make sure his clients are happy at all times. I highly recommend him and his staff- you will never be disappointed . We just completed the most recent project this past week.

I have been a home builder in Bergen, Passaic and Hunterdon counties for 35 years. I met Eric on a job in Englewood Approximately 4 years ago and have been working with him ever since. It is a pleasure dealing with someone who is consistently dependable, punctual and reliable. We have completed multiple projects together and it is clear to me that Eric has a great imagination and is easy to work with. One of his greatest strengths is his ability to listen to a homeowner and to creatively solve their problems. Eric is extremely knowledgeable and a consummate professional. I highly recommend him.

When you meet Eric Baker. You can tell immediately he brings a lifetime of experience to every project. Eric"s plans are easy to read and very well drawn. We are working on a historic renovation in North Stamford. He has made himself available any time . He is a talented designer, with a lot of creative ideas. He really makes a project a pleasure to work on.

Eric has been a pleasure to work with. His knowledge and expertise helped to give a sense of relief after having had some unfortunate past experiences. He has always taken the time to guide us through our journey knowing our hesitations. He provided advice and assurance that we were in good hands. I must say, he gave his word and we are extremely pleased with his work. We will continue to and have highly recommended Eric to friends and family and they too, have been very pleased working with him.

We initially hired Eric about 8 years ago when we decided to knock down our 1950's ranch and with his vision we built our dream home - a gorgeous Aspen/Adirondack style home that has striking interior and exterior design. Every one is always wowed when they come into our home. This year we finished an upstairs attic space with the addition of 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a recreation area. Eric was with us every step of the way, guiding us through the design and functionality of the rooms, the permitting process, helped us in selecting the best contractor/carpenters, and even with wall colors! Eric's expertise, vision, patience, and ability to work within your budget made for a fabulous experience.

I had a very positive experience working with Eric Baker Architects. He was very professional and always available to work through any permitting and construction issues. His team is professional, easy to work with and adopt a "team player" mindset. I would use Eric Baker Architect's again and would recommend them to anyone who is in need of architectural services.

Eric Baker is an excellent business professional . We have known Eric for many years and would highly recommend him as an architect.

We worked with Eric Baker Architects in 2009 on the complete renovation of a one-story ranch, which ultimately became a 2-1/2 story home at the Jersey Shore. Eric was easy to work with because he listened well and responded thoroughly. He is extremely creative and understands construction, which made the building process so much easier for our contractor. We love the finished product and everyone that sees our home asks "Who was the architect?" We would definitely use EBA, again.

My wife and I are in our 70s. We have three children and two nieces that we treat as children and the five of them have given us eight grandchildren. Our house sits on an acre of land and is a ranch of approximately 3,050 sq. ft. We made a decision to add an additional 900 sq. ft. on the first level and an additional 900 sq. ft. on the lower level. We also added a pool. We are upsizing. We worked with Eric for six months to design an open floor living area of over 1,500 sq. ft. It was a pleasure to work with him. He helped us make decisions and to choose the materials in the house and the pool area. We highly recommend him. He gave us all of the time and attention we needed. He also helped us with picking the contractor for the remodeling of the house and the contractor for the pool. Currently, we are living in a townhouse while the construction is progressing in accordance with the time schedule agreed to. We are adding a new roof, windows, flooring through the house. The master bathroom and dressing area was specifically designed for our needs. He continually monitors the construction of the improvements. He is a pleasure to work with.

I am happy to recommend Eric Baker Architects. Having vetted a number of local architects, we chose Eric to design plans for our extensive home renovation based on his educational background, years of experience, professionalism and accommodating personality. This was our first experience with a renovation and Eric was very patient with our many questions and changes due to the "creative process". His knowledge of the Historical Board regulations was appreciated. Most importantly, he was able to keep the balance between what our design goals were with what the return will be when we decide to sell our home in the future. While always professional, Eric also has a wonderful way of putting the client at ease and making this process fun. Yes - we actually enjoyed this part of our renovation process! We have yet to start the construction phase, but will use Eric during that next step to insure our beautiful plans come to fruition.

We have found Eric to be a talented designer with creative ideas, extremely easy to work with, always responsive. Eric has undertaken the renovation of a historic home (1800's) which we recently purchased. It was in serious disrepair. He has done an extensive design based on our request to retain as much as possible of the original character and construction while bringing it up to date and also significantly enlarging the footprint/square footage. In addition to architectural design, he is also managing the entire project - hiring contractors and tradesman, including a pool addition and new landscaping, and assisting us with selection of materials/products. While the house will not be finished for a number of months (into 2020), we are very happy with the renovation of the cottage on the property which has just been completed. We anticipate the project to continue successfully under Eric's direction.

Eric was a pleasure to deal with and built a fantastic new house for our family. This was our first home purchase (we previously lived in New York City), and Eric helped us customize the house and was a great and responsive builder. We have lived in the house a little over 6 months now and everything is fantastic. Great layout, great quality, no complaints. Hire him!

I have already recommended Eric to several friends which shows how thrilled we are with his work. Designed a home extension for me and could not have done a more comprehensive job often going above and beyond what our contract dictated. We had weekly meetings to go over each and every decision and Eric was always extremely patient and did everything possible to create our dream home. We are greatly appreciative and highly recommend.

Eric was referred to us by a friend who previously had Eric work on his house. We bought an 80's split-level house that needed major structural and layout changes to meet our preference. Eric served as our architect as well as overall designer. He started our interaction by trying to get to know us as individuals and our styles/preferences. His initial proposed design was spot-on - an open airy floor plan with windows from nearly every angle we stand in the house looking outside. He was also flexible in making revisions/adjustment along the way as the project went on. For our kitchen, we wanted high-end cabinets while trying to contain cost. Eric took us to a few design centers and learned what we like. He was able to design and produce beautiful walnut kitchen/living/dining cabinets that are much less costly than commercial sources. During the construction, we experienced major set-backs with the contractor who did the construction work. Eric was always there for us by sharing our ups & downs and problem-solving with us. Overall we are very happy with our newly renovated house. Along the way we get to know Eric as a highly experienced and client-oriented architect as well as a caring and understanding person. We now have Eric design our basement project.

Eric did a great job designing an updated, modern feel to our recently purchased one hundred year old house. His design highlights included turning a spare bedroom into an amazing en suite master bath with separate laundry room and conversion of the old master bath into a fantastic walk in closet. Eric also planned future expansion into an unfinished 3rd floor attic area by stubbing in plumbing for a full bath and dormer expansion for a new bedroom. His budget forecasting for all improvements was very accurate. It was a pleasure working with Eric.

My husband and I felt so fortunate to have found Mr. Baker to be in charge of our kitchen design. He is not only thorough but also very considerate and caring. He followed up with the entire project and made sure that we were satisfied with the final product. Thank you Mr. Baker!

My wife and I hired Eric to design our addition and remodel project. I have enjoyed working with Eric throughout the process. He is always communicative, always at the ready to meet and pore over ideas and provide input. We went through a number of iterations of our design until we reached the perfect one. We finally broke ground recently so I cannot yet comment on the finished product, but everything seems to be going according to plan so far.

We absolutely love Eric. He took a very strange ranch house in NJ and turned it into plans for our dream home, while respecting the budget we had and the must-have items we needed. He also works with a great team and can guide you through finding the right general contractor that fits your project and budget. He's also unabashedly honest about his aesthetic and will tell you when he thinks you're making a mistake -- something critical when you're making the biggest financial investment of your life. I found Eric on Houzz and reached out to him based on the photos of the projects he had done.

Eric did an absolutely fantastic job on our addition - which was not an easy assignment from an architectural perspective. But it looks fantastic from both the outside and the inside. It is just what we wanted. Highly recommended.

Eric worked on our kitchen remodel and he was a pleasure to work with every step of the way. He was always willing to meet and discuss ideas and issues, he provided numerous samples, was very detail oriented, and maybe most importantly, he brought great creativity and expertise to the project. He helped us see our space from a completely different perspective - it would absolutely not have been the same kitchen without his input. Highly recommend.

We hired Eric and his team to design our new house. We were very pleased with his attention to detail and his design ideas. He was very successful in working with my husband and me in interpreting our different design views and creating one cohesive building. He is a very patient man. We highly recommend EBA.

in 2014, my wife and I hired Eric to help renovate and add an addition to our 200+ year old home in Millbrook, NY. The challenge: We don't want guests to know when you are walking from the old portion of the house into the new. The project started in the fall of 2014 and took well over a year to complete. Eric's design and assistance in selection of all raw and finish materials resulted in a home that met all of our expectations. Eric is a delight to work with and is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure you are pleased with the work product. In addition to his skill as an architect, Eric supplied all of the exquisite cabinetry in our kitchen.

EBA was the firm we used for a complete house renovation including new construction. Eric Baker is the best architect I have ever worked with. He is also part magician because we asked for things that seemed impossible and he kept pulling rabbits out of hats. Most importantly he has incredible patience and kindness and was a pleasure to work with. If you can't work with Eric you can't work with anyone. And the work product was always A+. Congratulations, you found the right firm for ANY project you may have!

Eric Baker is by far one of the best architects in the greater NYC area. I've hired him to remodel the kitchen and bathroom of my former house in order to prepare it to sell. I've also had him design and build my penthouse apartment. What I love about Eric Baker is that he actively listens to all of my ideas and visions, and then makes it all happen within my budget. Eric has been actively involved in my construction projects from the earliest stages through completion, and made sure the work always exceeded my expectations. He has a strong passion and expertise with architecture and design. He consistently met all of our deadlines. More importantly, Eric always brings a positive attitude and a smile on his face. He is very professional and gets work done! I highly recommend Eric Baker Architects, and will continue to use Eric for all of my future renovations.

With our 4-month home renovation project just finished, we are so glad we chose Eric Baker as our architect. He had a vision for the space that we were not expecting, but once he put it out there on the table, it was obviously the way to go -- still economical, but larger in scope than what we thought was possible for our budget. He continually impressed us in coming up with elegant ideas and designs, tailoring the functionality to our specific needs and personalities. The process was not without its fraught deliberations (as such important decisions should be) but in the end, Eric did a great job and we love our house.

Eric provided us with a fantastic home addition. He was exceedingly patient with us as first-time renovators and walked us through the process step by step, giving us not only exactly what we asked for, but also offering creative solutions to issues we hadn't even considered. He was also always available to answer our many questions. We definitely give Eric Baker Architects our highest recommendation.

I am a Designer currently working with Eric Baker on a major renovation of a home originally built in the late 1700's. He has been very creative while still respecting the age of the home. Eric's connections to resources for authentic materials has been a huge part of this project. Love working with Eric!!

I have known Eric Baker personally for 10 years and professionally for 6 years. Starting with the basics, Eric is super smart and incredibly creative. Has the highest ethics and will never give anything but his very best on anything ..... including playing a wicked tennis game... no quarter given! Among many recommendations from me, my last recommended for services was to a buyer of a older Victorian in Glen Ridge NJ. Since it recently closed I am not aware what decisions the new owner has made yet for the remodeling he projected doing to the house. Reality... a very special person becomes a very special Architect! I would recommend Eric's creative ideas and proven skill on any project.

Before we met with Eric Baker on our home renovation project, we assumed we would have to compromise on all of our wants and needs due to the current structure, pool and land situation. Eric met with us and asked all the right questions to have us accomplish the many needs and wishes we wanted to accomplish. Eric not only came back with an amazing plan but with his talent and imagination went well past our dreams and expectations. We now have an incredibly unique home unlike any other. Not only were Eric's amazing vision and detail accomplished, but his accommodation to our own and our contractors change requests were timely and impeccable. We also hired EBA to design our business office space which his vision and expertise once again shined elegance as well as workability. That design made our business much more productive and accommodating to clients as well as staff. I highly recommend the services of Eric Baker Architects.

We hired Eric Baker Architects to re-visualize our home from a seventy’s look to a more open concept interior and exterior vibe. Eric took the time during his visits with us to listen and understand our needs to develop concepts and plans for our makeover. The plans were beautiful and really made sense. Unfortunately for us, our wants and needs added up quickly and we ended up putting the brakes on this project until we could determine our valuation for the neighborhood. Overall, working with Eric Baker Architects was a very pleasant experience. We learned a lot from the entire process. We are still considering making the change at home if we don’t move our business this fall.

As a career sales executive in the contract office furniture, I have had the pleasure of working with Eric for over twenty years. We have worked on scores of projects together, including high end retail, corporate, and financial . What strikes me time and time again is what a good listener Eric is... He asks great questions, and never seems to rush the details... This rare attribute, coupled with his design brilliance, and likability, makes projects not only successful, but enjoyable.

I have enjoyed working with Eric on a number of projects. He is a true professional and an advocate for his clients through all phases of the design and construction process. Having Eric on your team will allow you to focus on having the space you need as he takes care of the rest.

We hired Eric to help design an in-law suite that would be seamlessly incorporated onto our existing home and that would not interfere with future building projects for our property. We were very impressed by Eric's ability to really listen to our needs and wants. He masterfully juggled the thoughts and opinions of four adults. He was patient, thorough, creative and translated our desires into multiple designs for us to consider. Through our interactions, Eric was also able to help us identify design elements that would enhance our enjoyment of the living space. Elements that we would have otherwise overlooked without his expertise. Eric has a seasoned knowledge of township rules and regulations. He has built excellent professional relationships with the townships and contractors, all of which helped make the permit and building processes smoother. Eric is personable, professional, creative and a delight to work with. He made a complicated process a joy. I would recommend EBA without hesitation.

It is with great confidence that I recommend Eric Baker Architects to you and your clients. Eric is a consummate professional with more than 25 years of experience in residential architecture and design. He has a portfolio that shows his versatility and creativity, and a long history of satisfied clients who will speak on his behalf. If you or someone you know is planning a new home or any size renovation, I strongly encourage you to meet with Eric. You will sense his professionalism and experience from your first meeting, and will likely not need to meet with anyone else. When I do work on my home, or build a new home, Eric will be my first call.

Eric and I have had a close business relationship for over 4 years. The quality of his work is excellent ! His creativity and ability to problem solve due to geographic limitations, budget restrictions, and zoning requirements is impeccable. Eric's Clients rave about his attention to detail, extensive knowledge and superior service throughout the project. His commercial and residential projects span throughout the Northeast. I would not hesitate to hire Eric and his team.

Eric Baker has been a delightful person too be associated with in every way. He is the most professional, knowledgeable, service orientated architect I have met in a very long time. He makes the effort to bring the client to a comfort level of understanding of their needs and translates it into plans that make sense and pleases all the wishes for the clients dreams. His designs are exciting and creative and has a sense for esthetics with attention to details that makes you know, he is the right person for the job..a true pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him. Linda L. Sorbo Realtor, William Pitt Sotheby's

We hired Eric to design an in-law apartment addition to our daughter & son-in-law's home. All four of us liked him immediately and knew he was the person we wanted to work with. He readily understood the requirements of both couples and provided us with ideas and options keeping budget firmly in focus. He guided us through the the various stages of the project and we look forward to enjoying the finished product in the years ahead. Eric was far more than the professional advising a client - he became a friend whose visits we also enjoyed on a personal level.

I have worked with Eric on several projects (as a contractor) where his attention to his clients, the contractor and the overall success of the project is a priority. As a bonus, he is engaging and fun to work with!

Over the past 14 years I have worked on various projects with Eric Baker Architects providing engineering and surveying services to our mutual clients. Mr. Baker's firm excels in knowledge, experience and provides a well thought out product. Working with Mr. Baker and his firm is a pleasure and creates a positive experience for our mutual clients.

Eric is really in tune to my style and budget. He can recommend things that I would have never thought of but just love! He is very respectful of my price range and always professional. He's wonderful to work with -- highly recommend!

Eric Baker is a fantastic architect and furniture designer. He has done work for me in two homes - both times creating a much better use of space and adding beauty as well as function. He is a great listener and offers multiple options for consideration. Eric is incredibly creative and involved me in his thinking. Exceptional work and a terrific person to work with.

My wife and I used EBA to design the renovations and addition to our home. Having never been through the process before Eric made it very comfortable and enjoyable. He really managed our expectations through the process. We had no idea home much work went into the preparation for construction. My wife and I highly recommend EBA as an architect. We will use him again on our next project a few years down the road.

I have worked with Eric Baker on two projects. He was responsive and is a thorough architect and really strives to make our clients happy in both architectural services as well as millwork.

Eric is the consummate professional with a great aesthetic and body of work. He is very conscious of working with budgets and scaling projects to fit the functional objectives of the client. Eric has produced iterations of design to help interpret our needs and refine the strategy for our home. I am continually impressed with the ideas and creativity Eric brings to the table. I've had brief encounters with other well-known architects in the area that are represented here on Houzz and I am so happy we went with Eric. Do yourself a favor and take a meeting with Eric -- you'll be happy you did!

We have worked with Eric Baker and EBA for 10 years now. We have designed multiple projects with him and his team for our family. They latest project is our most exciting and we hope to see it completed early next year. It a 3 building complex with phase one starting construction this Spring. Eric has been fantastic. His team has been fantastic. They have been extremely flexible in providing us with multiple design alternatives. His design sense and detail have been very exciting to watch unfold over the years we have worked together. We recommend EBA highly and look forward to our continued success with him and his firm. DP

Eric was very personable and friendly. I felt comfortable working with him from the beginning. He was great at listening to the needs, and being honest with his opinion and advice on what he thought worked or wouldn't work. His ideas for the house were outstanding and he really helped us visualize the possibilities, while providing options that were budget specific. He came up with options we hadn't even considered and we loved them. The taste level and higher-end touches he put to the designs really were thoughtful and reflected our vision for the home. I wouldn't hestitate to recommend him.

We have worked with Eric Baker and his firm for over 2 years. Eric and his team provide beautiful design to our clients and work closely with us to make the process seamless and efficient. They not only have designed architectural projects for us but have also designed and fabricated custom millwork including kitchens, built-ins, bars, and more. The relationships we forge with our clients are paramount. EBA makes a great addition to our team, allowing us to make that client relationship even stronger by delivering great design and insight. Eric's straight forward approach is always welcomed at Amodeo Contracting Inc!

I've known Eric both professionally and personally for 10 years. During this time we've worked together on numerous projects. His creativity and his dedication to his clients make him a pleasure to work with.

I have known and worked both for and together with EBA for the last 20 years. Eric's expertise goes beyond simple architecture. He has an innate vision for what his clients want and is able to put their wishes and desires into his designs. He acts as an intermediary between the contractor and the client to create a complete project far beyond what they envision, enabling the project to come in on time and budget. I would highly recommend checking out EBA for any construction related activities you may be considering!

I have worked with Eric Baker for 11 years now. We have built a few houses together and additions. Eric and his team offer a full variety of services including interior design, cabinet design and manufacturing as well as architectural design. He is very thorough and hands on and a pleasure to work with. He brings a strong sense of "team" during the construction process. He has a great attitude and I look forward to our next project together

I have worked with EBA professionally and personally for my own home. He brings a strong design vision to his clients’ homes and has great professional guidance, he follows through during the construction process, and is a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Eric Baker Architects. Hamid Dehnavi DFB Sales Inc.

My husband and I hired Eric Baker to design a master bath and walk-in closet addition, new master bedroom, and office alteration for our 1920's colonial. Working with Eric was a great experience. It was a unique and challenging project (strict building codes, historical considerations, architectural review board, difficult neighbors, and so on) but he managed it like a maestro. In addition Eric provided excellent follow up service, friendly and capable staff to work with, and he recommended a talented and fair contractor to execute the construction. I'm so happy that we selected Eric to be our architect - a perfectionist with strong technical knowledge, creativity, and integrity.

I have worked with Eric for the past 20 years . He has worked with me on 5 additions, at my home in Bernardsville & Mantoloking after Sandy . He has provided outstanding designs & has work with us on contractors & materials & has follow the jobs to completions I would highly recommend Eric Baker . .

I have had the privilege in working and knowing Eric on several projects over the years. He is incredibly gifted and talented as an architect and designer, which you can judge for yourself, by his range of styles. He is very committed to his craft, designs and clients from concept to completion. He is not only an architect, but a good person to meet, know and interact with!!

Our project was to restore, update and enhance a local historic home built in 1907. Eric understood our intent, was innovative and true to the period, respected our budget, delivered in a timely manner, and was always an absolute pleasure with whom to work. We would recommend him with ease.

My partner and I worked with EBA on a wonderful renovation to our home. We both felt that Eric and his team were very responsive with multiple design alternatives to solve our spatial needs. He lead us through the process every step of the way. We would definitely use him again when we build a new house after we retire.

Eric Baker worked with my husband and I for our large scale renovation of our split level home. Eric was a perfect mix of imagination and practicality in helping us design our home. The split level posed many challenges and we felt Eric did an excellent job in tackling them. Eric has an excellent vision and eye for good design. I continue to recommend him to friends and family.

Eric's architectural vision for our home renovation has recreated our house into what feels like a completely new home. He listened to every detail we asked for and managed to meet a tight deadline for our family vacation! Family and friends can't stop marveling at our custom kitchen and library. His kind and professional nature was above and beyond any architect we have worked with in the past.

Eric signed our house and was part of the build process from the bid process to the CO. He is caring and attentive. I would not hesitate to use him for the next build.

Architectural design for our lake home renovation. Very creative and innovative. Extremely responsive and quick to understand and meet our needs. Excellent work !

Eric is a brilliant architect. He's incredibly creative in the way he looks at projects - be they reworking of existing buildings - or creating new structures from scratch. He always leaves me breathless with his remarkable work that I know comes from a unique vision. Eric is also a great listener and great collaborator. He's happy to take on-board all of the practical requirements and considerations that an owner has on any project. He also has incredibly high standards and his attention to detail is evident in all he does. Finally, Eric is a true pleasure to work with. He's warm and personable and caring and considerate. I couldn't recommend him more highly.

Eric designed a complete renovation of the main floor (kitchen, family room, dining area) of our vacation home, converting it from its closed in interior with no views to an open, inviting getaway home with amazing views of the mountains. Additionally, he designed an amazing kitchen with beautiful cabinets. He had a great vision of what could be done. He helped us find a great firm to execute the renovation too. Every time we use our vacation home, I look around and am so happy with the transformation. The project was completed on schedule and in budget. I am pleased to recommend him to others.

I am a general contractor who has the pleasure to work with Eric Baker on numerous projects over the past 15 years. These projects have ranged from mid to high level renovations requiring in depth planning and expertise in the field of architecture. Eric has experience in all aspects of architectural design from many different time periods. I would recommend him for any and all architectural services.

Although some years have passed since Eric worked on our renovation, the results of his efforts still impress us as well as our guests. Eric was easy to work with, respectful of our vision for the remodeling but also firm when his professional advice required us to change our minds. Just what one wants in an architect. I particularly appreciated Eric!'s ability to "bring the outdoors in," transforming a cloistered kitchen into a space that looks out on and is illuminated by the light and beauty of our natural surroundings. Finally, when snafus occurred, which is to be expected in a complicated and lengthy renovation project, Eric promptly responded and resolved our difficulties.

We interviewed 3 architects for a complete tear down and rebuild in Chappaqua, NY. We liked Eric right way. We'd seen his work on a neighbor's house, which completely transformed it, and his prices were fair. He listened to what we wanted and immediately produced initial drawings that captured our style and stayed within our budget. There are always going to be unforeseen challenges with any construction project. They key for us was having a partner in Eric throughout the process to help us and the builder work through those challenges. It is also critical that your architect can present to any town planning board, zoning board or architectural review board in a clear and convincing way. Eric did all of that for us. We needed a variance, he got it. We needed approval for code challenges, he got that too. But at the end of the day, he designed a beautiful home, with many creative "wow" factors that didn't blow the budget. Every week we get compliments from complete strangers of how much they love our house.

Several years ago, my husband and I co-purchased a second home in the Colorado mountains. Our decision to buy was based in large part upon Eric's vision for re-modeled main living space, which created a large great room with expansive mountain views and a beautiful, well-appointed kitchen. Eric's design, with its attention to detail, and his construction oversight, with its insistence on perfection, made his vision and our dreams come true. I am sure that working with 4 "type-A" co-owners and an out-of-state contractor must have presented challenges for Eric on an almost daily basis, but he took it all in stride - always the consummate professional - and he got the job done within budget and in time for our much anticipated "move in." I am delighted to give Eric Baker Architects an unqualified highest recommendation.

I've been working with Eric Baker Architecture for many years. He designed both my Manhattan photo studio as well as my home in the Westchester suburbs of NYC. I have been very pleased with the design and execution of both projects and both have stood the test of time. I would strongly recommend EBA for public and private architectural projects. Eric incorporates strong design elements into practical structures to create a unique signature style. People still comment on the uniqueness of my work space.

Mr. Baker designed plans for our mess of a basement to be refinished. He listened to our needs, heard what we were hoping for, examined the structure of our home and determined what could be done accordingly. We were thrilled with the design and our very happy with our new basement.

Eric Baker recently served as architect on a very challenging repair project to our hurricane damaged home. Despite the difficult circumstances, he made us feel at ease from the beginning, and was a calming influence through every step of the project. We were very satisfied with the design and the finished product, but equally important, I want to emphasize that Mr. Baker was professional, trustworthy, honest, reliable, and listened closely to our requirements. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is seeking excellent architectural work.