This is our mission to improve the relationship between nature and mankind with an eye toward the needs of future generations. Vernell Barnes, Architect is a small design firm located in the Metropolitan Atlanta area and began operations in January 1997. Vernell Barnes has more than 40 years of experience for a range of institutional, residential, corporate, commercial, and retail projects. VBA has a client base across the southeast US. Our design philosophy emphasizes incorporating the Client's idea at every design milestone.