Ryan is our founder and CEO with over ten years of design experience. He is a licensed architect in the State of California. He writes and reviews ARE 5.0 Exam Questions. He holds an M.Arch degree from the University of Kansas and an MBA from the University of Southern California (USC) Marshall School of Business.
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Candice is a registered architect and project manager with experience across more than 40 commercial and public projects. She has led designs for FunCity Trampoline Parks and Velvet by Unice in Manhattan. She holds a Master of Architecture from RIT and a BA in Visual Communication from USST.
Eric Du is our co-founder and senior design manager with ten years of design experience. He graduated with an M.Arch from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His expertise includes designing innovative and functional spaces that cater to the specific needs of each project, as well as providing comprehensive design solutions that meet clients' expectations.
Seychelle is a designer and project leader with ten years of experience in architecture and interiors. She has worked on major projects like the Google Tasman Campus and led the design of Lewis Cellars in Napa. Seychelle holds an M.Arch from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BA in Communication and Studio Art from Lake Forest College.
Each team member brings a unique set of skills and expertise to the table, allowing the company to deliver exceptional design solutions that cater to the specific needs of each project. With a team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals, the company is well-positioned to take on even the most complex design projects.
BAE Architecture + Design works across multiple sectors, including commercial, hospitality, residential, and design consulting projects. Starting in 2012, BAE leverages a culturally rich perspective - blending Eastern and Western architectural influences - to deliver thoughtful, human-centered design.
Yes. BAE is led by Ryan Fu (Founder & CEO, licensed architect in California with 10+ years’ experience, M.Arch + MBA) and other skilled team members that actively steer projects from concept through completion. You can typically request to collaborate with Ryan, Candice, or another specific team member whose expertise aligns with your project type, ensuring consistency and a direct line of communication throughout the process.
BAE follows a collaborative, user-first design methodology - echoing their “Before Anyone Else” ethos:
1) Discovery & Site Analysis – They prioritize understanding your needs, site conditions, cultural context, and project goals.
2) Conceptual Design – Initial design concepts (sketches, massing models, diagrams) are developed and presented, inviting your feedback.
3) Iterative Development – Concepts are honed into refined schemes through client and internal reviews.
4) Design Development – Once a concept is selected, the design is fleshed out with detailed plans, material choices, and form refinement.
5) Implementation & Delivery – Final construction documents are produced, incorporating functionality, aesthetics, and user experience at every step.
A visual, participatory iterative process ensures each decision is rooted in shared understanding - design evolves transparently, not in isolation.
To maximize success, bring BAE on board as early as possible - ideally during site acquisition or project definition. Early involvement enables:
- Strategic site assessment (zoning, circulation, environmental considerations),
- Collaborative programming and budgeting before design begins,
- Early-stage guidance that steers aesthetics, cost, and functionality in alignment from the start.
Their ethos, “Before Anyone Else,” means the client and end-user are central from Day 1, resulting in better-aligned, more efficient, and more resonant design outcomes .
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