At Ike Baker Velten, we design homes with soul. We believe architecture should be timeless yet alive — rooted in place and full of surprise. Every project begins with curiosity: a question, a sketch, a story waiting to unfold. From there, we explore form, craft, and context until a new idea takes shape — one that feels inevitable, as if it’s always belonged.
Grounded in decades of collective experience, we founded IBV to create work that is refined yet unpredictable, disciplined yet full of life. Our work is shaped by curiosity and conversation – about materials, how our clients live, the history of architecture, and the places that inspire us. That process helps us reimagine precedent and transform tradition into something fresh and resonant. Whether a coastal retreat or an urban townhouse, we approach each project as the fullest expression of its site and story. The result is design that endures: layered, soulful, and personal.
With studios in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City, we work seamlessly from coast to coast, uniting architecture and interiors into a cohesive whole. Our goal is simple: to design spaces that foster connection, evoke joy, and help people see the world a little differently.