Practice

A residence endures when it functions in multiple ways and when it is a memorable place to young and old alike.

We are passionate about helping clients translate their needs and desires into their dream homes. Founding principle of FBA, Faith Baum, has been working with clients, contractors and trades-people for over thirty years. Her collaborative style means that her clients' ideas are heard, reflected back in her designs, and that all parties are included in the process. Faith has extensive experience supervising residential building construction, ensuring that her clients' wishes are implemented on time and on budget. Recent residential projects have been completed in Lexington, Acton, Arlington and Belmont.

Faith received her Bachelor of Arts (1973) and Master of Architecture (1978) degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. An active member of the BSA, AIA and IIDA, she is a registered architect in the states of MA, RI and PA, and a member of NCIDQ. In addition to her practice, Faith is adjunct professor at RISD, has created curriculum and degree programs for the Boston Architectural College, serves as guest critic at numerous universities, and presents and writes for industry conferences and journals. These professional activities inform her practice ensuring that her clients have homes that endure, function well, and are memorable places to enjoy their lives.