Kyle Barker, AIA, NCARB
Founding Principal (he/him)
Kyle formed Primary Projects in 2018 after over a decade working at three of the country’s top architecture firms. A drive to design inclusive, energy-smart housing fuels his work, research, and teaching. An eternal tinkerer, Kyle is always searching for better, simpler solutions to achieve his clients’ goals. He is passionate about design in its many forms and values clear communication above all. With extensive experience as a facilitator, Kyle strives to ask the questions that get clients the project they want. He also really loves hummingbirds and peanut butter.
Founding Principal (he/him)
Kyle formed Primary Projects in 2018 after over a decade working at three of the country’s top architecture firms. A drive to design inclusive, energy-smart housing fuels his work, research, and teaching. An eternal tinkerer, Kyle is always searching for better, simpler solutions to achieve his clients’ goals. He is passionate about design in its many forms and values clear communication above all. With extensive experience as a facilitator, Kyle strives to ask the questions that get clients the project they want. He also really loves hummingbirds and peanut butter.
Experience
Primary ProjectsFounding Principal, 2018-
MERGE Architects
Senior Associate, 2016-2021
MASS Design Group
Associate, 2014-2016
Kennedy & Violich Architecture
Designer, 2008-2010
Education
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologySchool of Architecture + Planning
MArch
University of Cincinnati
College of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning
BSID
Registrations & Certifications
Registered Architect:
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Certificate Holder & AXP Supervisor
Awards
Portland Society for Architecture’s Complete City: Filled In Competition Grand Prize2021Rotch Travelling Scholarship
Winner, 2021
Runner-Up, 2020
Finalist, 2017
Alpha Rho Chi Medal, MIT
2014
Rosemary D. Grimshaw Thesis Prep Award, MIT
2013
ZGF Norm Zimmer Scholarship
2013
Louis C. Rosenberg Travel Fellowship, MIT
2013
Merit-Based Fellowship, MIT
Full Merit Award, 2013Full Merit Award, 2012
Full Merit Award, 2011
Outstanding Graduate, University of Cincinnati
2008
Gensler Donald Brinkmann Scholarship
2006
Appointments / Memberships
The Cohousing Association of the United States (“CohoUS”)Advisory Board Member
Boston Society for Architecture
Co-Chair of the Small Practices Network Knowledge Community
American Institute of Architects
Member
EntreArchitect
Architect Small Group Member
Teaching
Northeastern University Home Makeover Master’s Thesis Degree Project Studio
Northeastern University
Home Makeover Master’s Thesis Research Studio
Northeastern University
Urban Walk-Up Housing Studio
Boston Architectural College
Design Thinking Seminar
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Pre-Orientation Workshop
Singapore University of Technology & Design
First Year Curriculum Development