- Logan Memorial Educational Campus
A New Model School Prioritizes Autonomy
Careers
Design Opportunities
Driven by opportunity, we make decisions that impact not only our success but also that of our clients and partners.
People
Leadership
Our design leaders mentor employee-owners, counsel clients, and share their design voice in their local communities.
Richard Nowicki
Principal
Richard Nowicki
AIA, NCARB
Principal
Richard leads design in our San Diego studio. He co-founded Baker Nowicki Design Studio, which merged with DLR Group in 2021.
Jon Baker
Principal
Jon Baker
FAIA, LEED AP
Principal
A recognized expert in the planning and design of educational facilities, Jon’s experience includes the design/renovation of individual buildings and campuses, and institutional master plans that delineate strategies for future change and growth. He has completed the renovation of over 52 public K-12 campuses and 27 new schools.
Brian Leonard
Principal
Brian Leonard
AIA
Principal
Brian has extensive experience with educational facilities, providing innovative and sustainable design solutions to K-12 campuses. A proven communicator and facilitator, he is an expert in the strategic use of BIM technologies.
Buddy Gessel
Principal
Buddy Gessel
AIA, LEED AP
Principal
Buddy’s career has been dedicated to educational facilities including new and renovated K-12 schools. He specalizes in the delivery of publicly-funded projects throughout the San Deigo area. Buddy has been practicing architecture for over 17 years, a field about which he is very passionate.
Work
Integrated Design
Our promise is to elevate the human experience through design. We explore those challenges with best-in-class clients committed to improving our world.
Locations
Global Access, Local Expertise
We operate 30 offices across the United States, and several international locations to collaborate with our clients, partners, and fellow employee-owners.
