WHO WE ARE
Backen & Backen ARCHITECTURE | LIFESTYLE | WELLBEING is an award-winning architectural design firm with a focus on Regenerative Design for LAND | BODY | BUILDING. Founded by Howard Backen, Jim Gillam and Ann Backen. The firm is led by partners John Taft, Tom Spoja, and Tony Selko with over 70 years of experience at Backen & Backen. Through collaborative experience and expertise, the firm provides its clients with the very best in design and project management.
Since its founding in 1996, Backen & Backen has built a deep portfolio spanning countless legacy homes, wineries, resorts, and restaurants, each project a testament to the firm's commitment to thoughtful, enduring, and contextual design.
