Our studios, which we renovated in 2015, are located in the former pattern shop of a 19th century industrial complex in the Jones Falls Valley of Baltimore. This area is steeped in history, and we are proud to be part of its rebirth through adaptive reuse.

Ana Maria Castro co-founded JRS Architects with partner John Srygley in 1993. In the twenty three years since then she has devoted much of her professional career to design advocacy around food and educational issues. Ms. Castro earned a B.A. and M.A from Auburn University in English and a Master of Architecture degree from North Carolina State University. She is a Registered Architect in Maryland, LEED Certified and a member of AIA. JRS Architects is an MWBOO and MDOT certified minority business located in Baltimore City with eight architects on its staff.

John R. Srygley, AIA received his B.A. in English Literature from Johns Hopkins University in 1977. In 1979 he took a job renovating houses in Bolton Hill, a modal shift which led to an appreciation for the demands of construction and his Master of Architecture degree in 1986 from the University of Texas Austin. Prior to founding his own practice in 1989, John served as project architect for several area firms where he was responsible for large-scale public projects. In 1993, he co-founded JRS Architects with partner Ana Maria Castro.

Elizabeth Bulger has over 16 years of experience practicing architecture and has provided architectural design services on numerous public buildings, including historic restorations, educational, adaptive reuse and institutional projects, in Baltimore City, Baltimore County and the surrounding areas. Ms. Bulger is thoroughly familiar with architectural practices, principals, procedures and concepts, building codes, federal, state and local regulations and construction practices. She has extensive experience in the production of construction documents and with providing construction administration services.

Since joining JRS Architects, Mr. Elmore has worked on various projects, ranging in size and scope, issued through on-call contracts with a variety of municipalities and private companies. He’s been involved with every stage of the design from schematic design to construction administration. Mr. Elmore has exceptional three-dimensional modeling skills, is highly skilled in AutoCad and Revit, assists in field verification and surveying, and assists in the preparation of Construction Documents. Mr. Elmore is a graduate of Kansas State University with a Master of Architecture. In his spare time he enjoys fitness and competing in recreational athletics.

Gabriel Maslen is a graduate of the University of Maryland where he received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. He has experience in architecture, general contracting, and archaeological survey. He has done extensive field survey and worked in all phases of architectural design. Gabriel is a native of Baltimore, where he has worked with AmeriCorps and The Neighborhood Design Center to improve local communities. Mr. Maslen has remained active as a teaching assistant for Maryland’s School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation. In his free time he enjoys hand drawing, long-distance running, and rock climbing.

Vincenza Perla is a graduate from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. She has experience in architecture, general contracting, and construction project management. At JRS Architects, she is involved in all phases of architectural work. She has worked on projects aimed towards restoring communities effected by Hurricane Sandy and hopes to continue using her skills to help create a diverse and safe built environment for all. Having studied art history, she has a special interest in historic architecture, preservation, and adaptive reuse. In her free time, Vincenza enjoys sketching, cooking, and yoga.

Priya Mahesh believes that good design should be informed by specificity in design, detail, and documentation. She is constantly striving to simplify and enhance experiences with the built environment. Priya has a master’s in architecture from UCLA and has developed a great love for research, sustainable practices and using different architectural software like Revit, Sketchup and the Adobe Graphic Suite. Starting early as an artist, she continues to always be inspired by it. She is a DOG lover, an experimental cook, a photographer and enjoys catching up with her friends and family back home in India.

Duncan Randall-Bair is a graduate of Kent State University with a Master of Architecture and a Master of Business Administration.  He is very experienced with 3D modeling and BIM software, which includes several years working as an instructor of computer applications in architecture at Kent State. In design, Duncan strongly believes in the social responsibility of architects and architecture in shaping the world.  Outside of the office, he is usually found reading a book, or playing board games with friends.

G Corbie, Marketing Coordinator, is a recent graduate from Towson University with a degree in Electronic Media & Film. G has been interested in architecture after taking an architectural design course in high school, and enjoys everything design. Out of the office, G enjoys watching independent films, attending concerts, and hanging out with his dog Zuko.