[About us]
We believe each project has a unique solution and we love to listen to our clients and others on the design team to develop and produce successful products. Personal relationships and hands-on involvement from all on our team are integral in our process. We work hard to have great working relationships with our clients, contractors, building officials and consultants. The majority of our work comes to us either by referrals, or repeat clients.
We practice architecture. Even with years of experience, we are still learning and improving how we work and how we design buildings. An attitude of constant learning produces greater enjoyment in this process. We do not settle into a routine set of solutions in how we approach the next project.
Solving problems. Our clients approach us with both simple and complex challenges, desires, needs and goals, and these vary from one client to the next. We are energized in and by the variety of design challenges presented by our clients. We use thoughtful design to remove barriers & create solutions, all while intentionally focusing on what is optimal for our clients.
Our Architects are licensed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
Brian has been practicing architecture in Birmingham since 1993 upon graduating from Mississippi State University. Brian, his wife Krys, and their four children Miriam, Jack, Evie, and Ames live in the Brookwood Forest neighborhood of Mountain Brook and are members of Red Mountain Church. He serves on the Villages Design Review Committee for the City of Mountain Brook. Brian loves bold coffee, air-cooled German cars and prefers vinyl over digital music.
Adam has been practicing architecture in Birmingham since 2008. He graduated from Auburn University with both a Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Interior Architecture. Adam & his wife Heather live in the Southampton neighborhood of Ross Bridge with their daughters Caroline, Mattie and son Taylor. Adam likes long walks on the beach at Hilton Head Island, and eating popsicles.
Lauren has been practicing architecture in Birmingham since 1974, and first began his own firm in 1980. A Georgia Tech graduate, he and his wife Debbie are members at Mountain Brook Community Church and live in Liberty Park, where they enjoy cooking out on the grill. Lauren prefers ACC basketball over SEC football most anytime.
Mary joined Barrett Architecture Studio after earning her Bachelor of Architecture at Mississippi State University. She is a native to Indian Springs, Alabama. Returning to her roots, she is excited to be part of the ever changing city of Birmingham. Mary loves to travel, especially the U.S. National Parks, her favorite being Zion in Utah.
Lee Bryant, AIA
Architect
lee@barrettarchstudio.com
Lee was awarded a Bachelor of Architecture in his sleepy hometown of Starkville, Mississippi. There he was taught important life lessons such as Led Zeppelin rocks and pineapple doesn’t belong on pizza. A son of a small town, he can be regularly spotted making good use of all Birmingham has to offer in the way of craft breweries, music venues and street tacos. Bravely, in our dog-loving world, Lee openly admits he is more of a cat-person.
Jasmine Topps
Architectural Associate
jasmine@barrettarchstudio.com
Jasmine joined Barrett Architecture Studio after earning a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Mississippi State University. Hailing from the small town of Columbus, MS, Jasmine is excited to explore Birmingham as it grows every day with new projects and developments. Besides designing at a firm that does such diverse work in the area, she is most excited to take advantage of the many local eateries, new grocery stores, and hopefully join the dog owning community some time soon.
Jacquelin joined Barrett Architecture Studio after earning her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Mississippi State University. Originally from Madison, MS, she developed an early appreciation for design, spending summers at her family's small design business. Jacquelin is excited to start a new chapter in her life in Birmingham, AL, where she can pursue her love for the outdoors, either enjoying walks on trails around Birmingham, or discovering new spots for hiking and camping throughout the southeast.
Lauren joined Barrett Architecture Studio after her time as an Interior Designer on Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A and later in Roswell, GA. She earned her BS in Interior Design from The University of Alabama. Returning to her home state of Alabama, Lauren is excited to embrace everything that Birmingham has to offer, including sushi, hiking with her dog, and a shortened commute to Alabama football games.
Adam Grigsby
Project Manager
adamg@barrettarchstudio.com
Adam is a Birmingham native of the Oak Mountain area who happily earned his Bachelor of Architecture at Auburn University in 2015. After spending some formative yet freezing years up in Chicago, he has returned home to put down roots and continue his career in his favorite community. Adam enjoys kayaking his local spots, elevating his cooking skills towards eventual masterchef status, and is the self-proclaimed best whistler you’ll ever meet. Future goals include a basset hound and a likely try at improv comedy.
Taijah Clark
Administrative Assistant
admin@barrettarchstudio.com
Taijah joined Barrett Architecture Studio after earning her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Samford University. Originally from Conyers, GA, Taijah chose to make Birmingham her home, appreciating the charm of small-city life. Outside of her career, Taijah enjoys spending time with her cat, hiking, and going to new restaurants in Birmingham.
Emma Lawing
Architectural Associate Intern
emmalawing.bas@gmail.com
Emma is a Tar Heel State native currently residing in the Vestavia Hills area while attending her senior year at Samford University. After earning her masters degree in Architecture, Emma plans to remain in the Birmingham area, enjoying the eclectic architecture, good eats, and her ever-too-frequent Red Mountain Expresso runs. In her free time, she looks forward to traveling with family, trying new recipes, and flipping the occasional Facebook Marketplace furniture find.