Recognition
Print Publications
"What They're Reading" Interior Design, July 2022
“Tiny Interiors”, Baker, Lisa. Braun Publishing, 2019, (p. 120-123)
“Small Firms, Great Projects” San Francisco Architecture, AIASF, 15th edition, 2019, (p. 78)
“The Granny Whisperers” Jackson, Candace. San Francisco Magazine. February 15, 2018
“The Great American Single Family Home Problem”, Doughery, Conor. New York Times. December 1, 2017
“Stacked Containers Create Novel Spaces” Firth, Andrea A. Oakland Magazine, February / March, 2017
“Shop Small” Feher, Erin. San Francisco Magazine, February, 2017″
“New Home in Oakland Subtly Stands Out.” Guinn, Jordan. San Francisco Chronicle. April 24, 2016.
“Design for the Times,” Lee, Lydia. Sunday Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, September 15, 2015
“Design Ideas that Matter.” Sunset. April 2015.
“Studios & Workshops: Spaces for Creatives” Kramer, Sybille. Braun Publishing. 2015.
“Editor’s Choice, 2013” Interiors and Sources Magazine. November, 2013
“Modern Effects” Brettkelly, Jody. San Francisco Chronicle / SF Gate. October, 2013
“Energy Efficient Home in Oakland’s Dogtown” San Francisco Chronicle / SF Gate. July, 2013.
“Super Contemporary” San Francisco Chronicle / SF Gate. June, 2012
“The Walk Through: 1089 55th Street” San Francisco Chronicle / SF Gate. September, 2010.
Online Publications
"Check out these upcycled buildings making a comeback" Inhabitat Sep 15, 2022
"Six Ways To Elevate A City Balcony Experience" Forbes Global Properties June 2022
"Outside Imbibing in Style: How to Design an Outdoor Bar" Mansion Global June 2022
"10 living room wall decor ideas – interior designers on how to instantly elevate your decor" Livingetc May 2022
"These 15 Walk-In Shower Ideas Will Instantly Elevate Your Bathroom" House Beautiful May 2022
"Outdoor grill station ideas – 10 ways to elevate your summer BBQs" Homes and Garden April 2022
"Inside Matt Baran’s Modern Architectural Jewel in Venice Beach" HOME Stratosphere April 2022
"Why You Need a 3D Printer, According to an Architect" The Spruce April 2022
"UNA CASA DE ESTILO CALIFORNIANO CON AIRES MINIMALISTAS" Micasa March 2022
"Everything You Need to Know About Building an ADU" Sunset March 2022
"Após reforma, casa triplica de tamanho em Los Angeles" Casa Vogue March 2022
"Updated Renderings For Residential Infill At 2701 Broadway, Sacramento" SFBIMBY March 6 2022
"PreFab Development At 1888 MLK Way Tops Out In Downtown Oakland" SFBIMBY Feburary 10 2022
"Construction Underway For 2242 Magnolia Street In McClymonds, West Oakland" SYIMBY February 8 2022
"Big Mistakes to Avoid in Your First Real Estate Development Project" All Business Februar 3 2022
"Renderings Revealed For 2621 Market Street, West Oakland" SYBIMBY September 26 2021
"Permits Issued, New Renderings For 825 6th Avenue, Merritt, Oakland" SFBIMBY August 11 2021
"Hotel-To-Apartments Proposed For 233 Broadway, Jack London District, Oakland" SFBIMBY June 12 2021
"Permits Filed For 825 6th Avenue, Merritt, Oakland" SFBIMBY December 22 2020
"1888 Martin Luther King Jr Way Breaks Ground In Downtown Oakland" SFBIMBY November 18 2020
“The Magnolia Firehouse: A Residential Adaptive Reuse Project” Decoist. November 4, 2019
“Sculptural Wood Wall Creates Interest” Contemporist February 8 2019
“Oakland Undergoes a Construction Boom” Spencer Silva Oakland Magazine September 19 2018
“Is this supercool Oakland pad an incredible bargain?” Erwert, Anna Marie. SF Gate. January 13, 2017
2016.
“Valley House.” Featured Houses. Architectural Record. March 22, 2016.
“Bold Valley Street by Baran Studio.” Home Stratosphere. November 23, 2015.
“Berkeley group opening Oakland spot Tap & Snack.” Berkeleyside. November 2, 2015.
California, Berkeley. Mary Cocoma.
“Elegant 59th Street Home by Baran Studio Architecture.” Home Stratosphere. October 12, 2015.
“62nd Street by Baran Studio Architecture.” My House Idea.
“Valley Street House in Berkeley, California.” Design-Milk. September 4, 2015.
“Firm Profile: Baran Studio” AIA East Bay. August 12, 2015.
“Former Silver Lake store getting a makeover.” The Eastsider. June 29, 2015.
“Breaking the Code.” California Home and Design. June 2015.
“An Oakland, California House That Makes the Most of its Yard Size.” Design-Milk. June 2, 2015.
“Humble Corrugated Metal Brings Modern Style to the Garden.” Houzz. May 27, 2015.
“House in North Oakland.” Domus. April 27, 2015.
“Bordertown Residence” E-architect. April 16, 2015.
“House in Valley Street / Baran Studio Architecture.” Archdaily. April 10, 2015.
“Before and After: An Oakland House Transformation.” Contemporist. April 8, 2015.
“Wood and Metal Home Skin Embracing Cozy Family Nest” Freshome. January 27, 2015.
“58th Street Residence in California.” E-architect. January 21, 2015.
“19th Street by Baran Studio Architecture.” Home DSGN. January 17, 2015.
“Beautiful Homes: contemporary home in Oakland.” Abduzeedo. January 16, 2015.
“The Stunningly Modern Urban Barn.” Textured Modern. January 15, 2015.
“19th Street House” Contemporist. November 20, 2014.
“Baran Studio: Harmon” Domus. September 25, 2014.
“Baran Studio modifica una bodega” Folio. August 20, 2014.
“Harmon / Baran Studio Architecture” ArchDaily. August 12, 2014
“Automattic Space” Domus. August 9, 2014.
“6 Stunning Home Exterior Makeovers You Have To See To Believe.” Huffington Post. February 18, 2014.
“WordPress / Automattic.” ArchDaily. September, 2013
“Houzz Tour: Visit a Modern Update in Oakland” Parker, Mitchell. Houzz. July, 2013.
Awards
AIA East Bay Design Awards. Housing - Multi-Family Finalist. West10. Nov 2021
PCBC Gold Nugget Award of Merit. Unique Residential Housing. WestOak6. June 2018
PCBC Gold Nugget Award of Merit. Multi-Family Community of the Year. Station House. June 2018
WAN Awards Finalist. MacArthur Annex. June 2018
AIA East Bay Design Awards. Merit Award. MacArthur Annex. October 2017
Architizer A+ Awards Finalist. Truck Stop. April 2016
AIA East Bay Design Awards. Citation. W_16. October 2015
AIA East Bay Design Awards. Citation. Bordertown. October 2013
Best of Houzz, 2013
Interviews and Talks
USC Architecture Alumni Spotlight: Matt Baran ’96. November 8, 2019
USC Architecture Generation Next Pecha Kucha. March 8, 2017
AIA Small Firm Forum: MacArthur Annex. April 6, 2017
ULI San Francisco Panel: Going Out on Your Own. November 10, 2016
“Matt Baran of Baran Studio Architecture.” Modelo Blog. May 18, 2016.
Home Style Green, Episone 154: Adaptive Architecture