Barney joined the Feinmann team in 2001 where his design expertise and insight has contributed to many award-winning renovations and residential additions.
“I enjoy tackling the big idea of each project,” Maier says. “I find it immensely satisfying to come up with solutions that are functional as well as beautiful.” Maier believes that every design strives to be an inspired but sensible conversation between architect, client, building, site and budget. Good design skillfully arrives at a creative balance between these influences.
Formerly a principal in his own architectural firm, Maier and Giannelli, Barney now relishes collaboration with carpenters and craftsmen in the field. “That partnership is integral to the creative process and to the success of each job,” he says. “There are no ‘Barney’ projects at Feinmann,” says Maier.
Barney earned a degree in Chinese Studies from Middlebury College and holds a Masters of Architecture from UCLA. He lives in Arlington where he has coached youth soccer, baseball and wrestling.
