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Building a Better
Tomorrow, Together

Designing
Harmony

Life doesn’t happen in a vacuum, and our Vertical Mixed Use Center of Excellence considers the ways residents, tenants, and patrons may coexist within vertical spaces. Spearheading our efforts is a seasoned team at Baker Barrios, leveraging years of architectural expertise to innovate in this dynamic field.

Silver Grayson

Grayson Silver, AIA

Managing Partner – Tampa + Director Vertical Mixed-Use + Director Student Housing

Grayson is at the helm of Baker Barrios Architects, leading the Tampa office as the Managing Partner and serving as the Vertical Mixed Use Practice Leader. With a focus on high-rise buildings and urban habitats, Grayson specializes in vertical mixed-use developments, seamlessly integrating residential, commercial, hospitality, entertainment, student housing, and retail spaces. Boasting over 9 years with the firm, his journey includes roles as Managing Principal and Principal, highlighting his commitment to design excellence.

Grayson’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Architectural Design from Clemson University and a Master’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Florida. With a keen eye for detail and a dedication to quality, Grayson is a distinguished leader in shaping the architectural landscape.

Education

University of Florida
Master’s Degree in Architecture
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Architectural Design

Jed Prest

Jed Prest, AIA, LEED AP

Partner + Director Commercial Mixed-Use + Director K-12 Education

A Partner at Baker Barrios Architects with 30 years of experience, Jed has worked on a diverse set of projects — including mixed-use, performance spaces, corporate, commercial, and civic buildings. He brings a collaborative vision to each project, with a particular focus on creating sustainable and healthy indoor spaces and overall responsible design. His measured approach and thoughtful consideration of every aspect of his work yields results that far exceed client expectations. 

Jed earned his Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois, Bachelor of Science in Advanced Technical Studies from Southern Illinois University, and a Master of Business Administration from University of Central Florida. Additionally. Jed holds a Juris Doctorate from Florida A&M University. 

An active industry member, Jed has served as Vice-Chairman of the Orlando Historic Preservation Board and on the Board of Zoning Adjustment for the City of Orlando’s National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Education

University of Illinois
Master of Architecture
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Advanced Technical Studies from Southern Illinois University
University of Central Florida
Master of Business Administration
Florida A&M University
Juris Doctorate