We are friends who design beautiful spaces for kind people.
Our work is grounded in relationships - with our clients, our collaborators, our community, and our climate. We believe in passive sustainability, thoughtful detailing, and a process that is as carefully considered as the outcome.
We love what we do, and we think you will too.
team.
Bryan Jacob Samuel NCARB, RA
Owner and Architect
Bryan is an Architect. His designs are context-driven and environmentally-responsive, shaped by an upbringing split across Norway, India, Australia, and the United States. At the heart of his work is a need to create places that feel like home.
He is motivated by conceptually ambitious projects - from the new curved glass elevators for the Space Needle or the world’s first human composting facility - as well as the urgent challenges of urban housing. He specializes in residential architecture, creating carefully crafted homes, ADUs, and middle housing solutions.
Outside of work, Bryan volunteers his time toward architectural mentorship at the University of Washington and the University of Maryland. When he's off-duty, you can find him riding his motorcycle or plunging into the pristine alpine lakes of the Pacific Northwest.
Ravi Bauer INCOSE-SEP
Practice Director
Ravi is a strategic thinker. With a background in high-precision mechanical engineering, he brings a methodical rigor to the studio by developing systems that connect strategy, technology, and day-to-day operations. He shapes everything from long-range planning and marketing to accounting, workflow design, and the coding tools that keep the studio efficient. His work turns complexity into clarity so the firm can run efficiently in the present and resiliently into the future.
Ravi is proud that his role at srs. supports the creation of spaces that connect people and strengthen neighborhoods. For him, those are the spaces that matter most - memorable environments that spark optimism and bring people together.
Outside of work, Ravi refuels with nature and martial arts, carrying that focus and playful energy back into the studio.
Gijoon Paris Sim AIA, LEED GA
Design & Development Consultant
Paris is a problem solver. As a licensed architect with a background in real estate development, he brings a thoughtful balance of design excellence and practicality. His work is defined by logic, restraint, and a refined sensibility. When things start to drift, Paris brings the focus back to what matters most.
He’s been part of srs. since the very beginning, back when it was just a crazy idea between three friends at a dining table. Since then, his steady insight and ingenuity have helped shape the studio’s growth from concept to practice.
Paris’s experience spans South Korea, Qatar, Washington D.C., and most recently with development work in Baltimore. These experiences give him a rare understanding of how architecture can be better designed, coordinated, and delivered - insights he applies every day at srs.
Outside of work, Paris enjoys traveling, watching soccer, and perfecting his family’s beloved spicy beef jerky recipe.
We also lean on a group of trusted and talented collaborators to provide guidance, perspective, and support throughout the design process.
Limy Fabiana Rocha
Daniela Sofia Leon Vergara
Will Deutsch
services.
Feasibility Studies
Early analysis to understand what’s possible on your site - including zoning, code, and physical constraints - so you can make informed decisions before committing to a project.
Site Concept Planning
Holistic, long-term visioning for those with evolving ideas and ambitious goals for their property. We work with you to study opportunities and constraints, explore different scenarios, and refine ideas until your vision becomes a thoughtful, cohesive plan.
Architectural Design and Documentation
Comprehensive services from concept through permit and construction-ready drawings. We design and document homes, ADUs, multifamily residences, public projects, and commercial spaces with care and precision.
Bidding and Construction Support
Guidance in selecting contractors and support during construction to help ensure your project is built as designed, with fewer surprises. When challenges do arise, we provide trusted advice to keep the process moving forward.
Visualizations
Custom renderings, diagrams, and narratives that bring your project to life and communicate its story to you, your neighbors, city reviewers, and financing partners.
