Shayan Baradaran, AIA, BD+C, LEED AP

Project Leader

University of Oklahoma / Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City

Shayan Baradaran brings a deep passion for sustainability and a dedication to creating meaningful spaces in his role at GFF. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Architecture and a minor in Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Environment, Shayan also holds associate degrees in Pre-Architecture and Construction Management from Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City. His career spans a wide range of projects, including hospitals, restaurants, classrooms, offices, student housing, and civic buildings like police and fire departments.

As a LEED Accredited Professional specializing in Building Design and Construction, Shayan focuses on environmentally friendly solutions that align with client goals and project budgets. Currently, his work is centered on K-12 and Higher Education projects, where he seeks to create designs that foster better learning environments and stronger community connections. For Shayan, architecture is about more than just the finished product—it’s about happy clients, impactful designs, and improving the places where people live, learn, and connect.

A black and white portrait of Shayan Baradaran, a Project Leader with GFF in the K-12 & Higher Ed Studio, in front of a white background.
Shayan Baradaran is a Project Leader with GFF in the K-12 & Higher Ed Studio.

K-12 & Higher Ed

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John Shiver

Associate Principal + Director of Education Practice