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.
We love what we do, and we think you will too.
about.
Bryan Jacob Samuel NCARB, RA
Owner and Architect
ryan 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.
Bryan is motivated by conceptually ambitious projects -— like the new double-stacked curved glass elevators for the Space Needle or the world’s first human composting facility -— as well as the pressing 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.
team.
Registered Architect
State of Washington. 2024.
NCARB
National Council of Architectural Registration Board Member. 2024.
AIA Chicago Award in Architecture
Winner. 2020. "Fields + Fabrics."
AIGA Year in Design Award: Social Design
Winner. 2023. "Recompose". Olson Kundig.
Graduate Award for Design Excellence
First Place. 2021. "Bouazizi Opportunity Center."
First Place. 2020. "Fields + Fabrics."
Nomination. 2019. "Allerton Nature Boxes."
Donald E. Ferry Award
Winner. 2020. Awarded for demonstrating outstanding artistry in the field of architecture.
awards + certifications.
Ravi Bauer
Practice Director
Ravi is a strategic thinker. With a background in high-precision mechanical and systems engineering, he brings a methodical rigor into the studio by developing systems that connect strategy, technology, and daily operations. He oversees everything from long-term planning and marketing to accounting, workflow design, and coding tools that drive efficiency. His focus is on turning complexity into clarity so the firm runs efficiently in the present and resiliently into the future.
Ravi is proud that his work at srs. enables the creation of spaces that connect people and positively impact communities. For him, these are the spaces that matter most - memorable environments that inspire optimism and bring people together.
Outside of work, Ravi refuels with nature and martial arts, carrying that playful spirit and focus back to every project.
previous collaborators.
Gijoon Paris Sim
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Limy Fabiana Rocha
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Richard Williams Deutsch
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Eshani Bharat Patel
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services.
Architectural Design and Documentation
Open to projects of all scales and typologies, from concept planning through permitting and construction documentation.
Feasibility Studies
Zoning, code, and climatic analysis to uncover the potential of your site.
Visualizations
Architectural renderings, diagrams, and narratives to tell the story of your project.