amplify
A video series supported by the William Davidson Foundation
Highlights six BIPOC designers who participated in #DetroitMonthofDesign, including
Erika Baker
Courtesy of Design Core Detroit
design 139
Live@Liv
Our mixed-use infill design was a featured project for the 2019 UNESCO Detroit Design 139 Exhibition "Inclusive Futures". It was also displayed at every neighborhood event location based upon community votes..
UAS also provided Construction Management and General Contracting for two Design139 Installations.
spirit of detroit
city of detroit certifications
Urban Alterscape was recognized with
The Spirit of Detroit Award
for work with
HGTV and Maxwell House's
"Spruce Up Your Firehouse",
for renovations at Engine 52.
city of detroit certifications
city of detroit certifications
UAS is certified as:
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Detroit Based Business (DBB)
Detroit Based Micro Business (DBMB)
design guide
https://www.designcore.org/designguides?pgid=lrzrwysz-3ab944cb-8a9a-47dc-a7eb-3643a6c891a8
From its conception to publication, Erika was a prominent contributor in the development of Design Core Detroit's resource guide for brick and mortar businesses on how to work with designers.
connecting
Network of Executive Women in Hospitality
(NEWH) Detroit Chapter Member
2025 - present (Erika)
Pewabic Pottery Board of Trustees
2015 - 2025 (Erika)
AIA Women in Architecture Member
2025 - present (Cassandra)
Design Core Detroit Member
(Erika)
Motor City Match and
Motor City Re-Store
Design and Construction Provider
Life Remodeled