Design Team

 

Twenty-two years ago, Interior Designer Carolyn Baker and Architect Chuck Koshi formed a design studio that combined their individual talents and experience under one roof.  This synergy set us apart back in 1987 and continues to do so today, as this collaboration allows the seamless involvement of both design professionals in each aspect of every project.

 

 

Chuck Koshi

Architect, Chuck Koshi, AIA, brings his Zen-like charisma to each project. He is able to take the clients' visions and turn them into beautiful designs that are unique and tailored to their personalities and lifestyles.                             

Chuck Has extensive experience in the full range of architectural service from development of project program requirements and site analysis thru construction administration services during construction.

Chuck received his Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Design degree from the University of Washington in 1974 and his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Colorado in 1977. He currently is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Boulder Green Building Guild.

 

Carolyn Baker 

Interior Designer, Carolyn Baker, has a wonderful way of connecting with KBDA’s clients.  She is an excellent listener and communicator.  Her great memory and ability to interpret clients thoughts and ideas makes for distinctive and beautiful designs.  By not over looking even small details, very personal and custom designs emerge, transforming a house into a home.                             

Carolyn graduated with a BA in History and Political Science from Smith College in Northhampton, MA.  She brings a diverse background to the design firm having lived in many cities across the United States.  However, it was while she lived in England she fostered her love of antiques.

Prior to becoming an interior designer, Carolyn was a partner and buyer for retail stores in Denver and the mountains of Colorado that specialized in unique home accessories.  This experience combined with her worldly travels, has given her a wonderful ability to balance classic antiques with modern day furnishings in an elegant way.

               

Kristina Baker de Atucha

Kristina is a founding partner of 3BY Architecture + Interiors, where she has been Principal Designer for the last three years.  Prior to founding 3BY, Kristina worked for KBDA Architecture and Interior Design where she was a Design Associate for 4 years.  She began her design career as an entrepreneur in San Francisco where she started a firm through which she sold her own acclaimed line of women’s accessories. Her line of handbags was sold at many of the top boutiques in the country, such as Fred Segal in LA and Sarah Shaw in San Francisco.

Kristina has lived in France, Spain and Mexico and her extensive travels inform the global vision of design that she brings to the KBDA team. She pursued her BA in International Studies at Georgetown University with a focus on French and Italian. Kristina is currently a design consultant for KBDA.