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ABOUT US

FJ Baehr Architects, LLC is a Cranberry Township-based architecture firm, located twelve miles north of downtown Pittsburgh. Since its founding in 1994 by Fredrick “Fritz” Baehr, the firm has partnered with builders, developers, and private owners to deliver thoughtful, practical designs across residential and commercial projects.

In 2007, Fritz’s daughter Angela and her husband Aaron - both licensed Architects - joined the practice after relocation from Jackson, Wyoming. Today, Angela and Aaron own and lead FJ Baehr Architects, with Fritz retired from daily operations but continuing to consult. Our multi-generational team blends experience and fresh perspective to create durable, well-crafted solutions tailored to each client's project.

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Studio Philosophy

Architectural design is a conversation on paper. Each project begins with an initial draft shaped by the client’s ideas and practical needs. Through collaborative revision and thoughtful development, those drafts evolve into fully realized designs - distinct stories expressed in built form. We balance attentive listening, creative exploration, and technical rigor to transform your vision into enduring, purposeful spaces. 

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Experience

As a second-generation architectural design firm, we have project experience in locations throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Wyoming.

Meet the Team

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Angela and Aaron both earned Bachelor of Architecture degrees from The Pennsylvania State University in 2000. After graduation, they lived and worked in Jackson, Wyoming, and in 2007 relocated to the Pittsburgh area to join FJ Baehr Architects. Today, they live in Franklin Park and work in Cranberry Township, where they lead the firm, bringing a blend of regional experience and thoughtful design to every project.

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Client Testimonials

  • “We have done two major projects now with Angela, our Kitchen and now our basement remodel. I cannot say enough about how wonderful she has been throughout the entire design process. Angela really listens to what we are trying to achieve and through her design, makes our ideas into reality. She incorporates such creative solutions for our practical everyday needs and manages to make everything look beautiful as well. We couldn’t be happier with how everything has turned out!”

    — Barbara E.

  • "Working with Aaron was one of the best parts of the home building process. Aaron did a great job of listening to what we wanted from our home. He paid close attention to both form and function during our conversations. Ultimately, Aaron impressed us with a creative unique design that fit exactly what we were looking for. The help Aaron provided during the construction process was equally important. He was on site regularly to make sure the builder and the subs were correctly executing every detail of the design. When questions came up Aaron was always ready to dig in and find a solution that gave us what we wanted. We will absolutely work with Aaron again on our next project."

    — Andrew and Deanna J.

  • “We are in awe of the creativity and knowledge that Angela and Aaron bring to the table. They have taken our wish list for our complex renovation and guided the process as their amazing plan became reality. We have had multiple contractors comment during the process about how pleased they are about their knowledge and thorough architectural design. We will absolutely use their expertise for future projects. We would not hesitate to recommend them!”

    — Whitney and Justin B.

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