About

Baxt Ingui Architects, P.C. is an award-winning firm that has been a leader in design and sustainability for over 40 years. The firm was initiated in 1977 by Ben Baxt, after he had completed several years as a single practitioner in Brooklyn. Since then, we have committed to serving the New York City community and beyond.

Meet The Team

Our design process relies on collaboration with our clients and extends to the builders, consultants, and craftsmen with whom we work. We aim to create well-composed spaces, placing a high value on ensuring that each project is well-crafted, visually timeless, and serves its inhabitants for many years. We have experience in residential, institutional, and commercial projects.

We have received design awards from the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, AIA Brooklyn, and Houzz.

Ben Baxt places a paver in a garden with help from another volunteer.

“Baxt Ingui took care of the whole process. They guided us every step and we could not be happier with the magnificent result”

Kirsten Bailey

Stair landing with a wood-and-metal staircase in a converted elevator shaft with exposed brick

Elevator shaft with restored exposed brick converted into a stairwell.

Full-service design

Our design process relies on collaboration with our clients and extends to the builders, consultants, and craftsmen with whom we work. It is our goal to integrate function, aesthetics and building systems economically and minimize the environmental impact, using the standards of LEED and Passive House certification.

We integrate function, aesthetics, and building systems economically to minimize environmental impacts, using the standards of LEED and Passive House Certification.

Our sustainability efforts have led to recognition and grants, most recently a NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Award for our Passive House Firehouse Retrofit.

Informal dining area with newly restored wood floors and windows, wood circular table with black chairs, leading out to the rear yard of a Brooklyn Heights home

Brooklyn Heights dining room with a wood table, klismos chairs, a gold chandelier, and black and white Roman shades

We frequently work with the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission to ensure that our work honors the fabric of New York City's Historic Districts. We are known for our restoration work, and we often take on projects with the goal of restoring historic exteriors.

Our historic preservation efforts have been honored twice by the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards.

Collage of the front facades of four Passive Houses in New York City.

As a firm, we are committed to giving back to the communities in which we work. We are an active volunteer and supporter of many Brooklyn non-profit efforts. For over 25 years, we have partnered with Brooklyn Community Housing and Services, providing pro bono technical assistance and designing multiple projects.

We received the One Brooklyn Community Partner Award for our work designing the Brooklyn Community Services Coney Island Community Service Center.

Ben Baxt on the left and Mike Ingui on the right smile at the camera, holding the BCHS award Baxt Ingui won.