The firm was founded as Barnes Architects in 1985, by Principal Jay Barnes, III. Carl Gromatzky and Thomas Kosarek joined the firm in 1990, which became Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects in 2001. BGKA consisists of principal, associate, project manager and intern level employees all working toward a strategic plan of managed growth and a shared commitment to excellence in design.

Our practice provides a full range of architectural services – planning and urban design, feasibility studies, architectural programming, architectural design, sustainable design, and interior design. The firm has worked with civic, government, corporate and private clients to plan major public spaces, performance centers, academic facilities, office and mixed-use developments as well as private residences.

Providing exceptional client services is the central goal of our firm. The number of projects the firm accepts is carefully considered to assure a high degree of personal involvement by the Principals. We have built a strong reputation of quality and service and have been rewarded by our clients with a history of repeat commissions and the forming of life long relationships.