Barry Kok

Principal Architect & Founder

B2 Architects

Biography

Barry Kok is a seasoned South African architect and a recognized leader in data center design, with over 30 years of experience in the architectural industry. As the founder and principal of B2 Architects, he has shaped the firm into a dedicated consultancy for mission-critical infrastructure, focusing exclusively on data center projects since 2012 with a total capacity delivered of over 500MW.

Under Barry’s leadership, B2 Architects has delivered high-performance, scalable, and sustainable data center solutions. He has overseen the planning, design, and coordination of numerous hyper-scale facilities for major clients such as Teraco, Dimension Data, Internet Solutions and NTT. His work spans both greenfield and brownfield developments, emphasizing integrated services coordination and future-ready architectural design.

Beyond the data center sphere, Barry’s expertise extends to healthcare, public infrastructure, and commercial projects. He is widely respected for his ability to merge technical precision with a bold, modern design ethos.