Our studio, which we renovated in 2015, is 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-six 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.

For over 32 years, since his graduation with a BArch from Carnegie-Mellon University, Jim’s focus has been community-based architecture with areas of expertise in adaptive re-use, historic preservation, master planning and interior architecture. He is forward thinking as it relates to the use of technology as a tool to facilitate the work, but he is strident in his belief in Craft and the truth in the nature of materials. Working with artists and craftspeople is vital to his design process, which allows for an integration of design language from the macro to the micro.

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.

Alex 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.

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.

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.

Hannah Veater is a graduate of University of Maryland with a Bachelors of Science in Architecture and a minor in Sustainability. She has experience with large scale mixed use projects and master planning. Hannah is a proponent of thoughtful design and inspired by how spaces can have a profound impact on experience. She is interested in sustainable, inclusive design and hopes to bring those frameworks into her work at JRS. Outside the office, Hannah enjoys painting, fitness, and trying out new recipes in the kitchen.