Hermann Park
Houston, Texas

1999 AIA Houston
Citation of Honor

2000 Texas Society of Architects Presidential Citation Award

2001 Mayor’s Proud Partners Award

2001 Greater Houston Preservation Alliance
Good Brick Award

In 1992, as President of the Rice Design Alliance, Jay Baker conceived, organized and executed the Heart of the Park Design Competition, an international competition soliciting proposals for the center of Houston's Hermann Park.

The success of the competition renewed interest in Hermann Park and helped initiate a comprehensive Master Plan, now being implemented. As past Chairman of the Board of Friends of Hermann Park (now the Hermann Park Conservancy), Jay is engaged with that group's Board of Directors, professional staff, and the City of Houston in overseeing that implementation, now totaling $31 million worth of built improvements to Houston’s premier urban park.