Your Success is Our Success We passionately serve clients who make an impact locally, regionally, and nationally. By achieving your goals, we improve communities. PHILOSOHPY PHILOSOHPY Philosophy Our designs begin with a drive to learn and understand each challenge towards creating unique responsive designs that interconnect on all levels: the ecology of the site, the ecology of place, and the ecology of the people inhabiting them. Adding our knowledge, expertise, and passion, we transform the built environment for the social good. SERVICE Services Bailey Edward Design is a full-service architecture, planning, engineering, and interior design firm. From concept to construction, our team of diversified professionals has you covered. Architecture By emphasizing measurable project management, inventive problem-solving, and unequivocal responsiveness, our architectural staff designs spaces to inspire and empower the communities who use them. Engineering Utilizing an integrated approach, our mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers work with the entire design team to meld all system elements into functional, manageable, and sustainable solutions. Interior Design Every detail provides a personal interaction which impacts people's total experience. Understanding the significance of colors, finishes, and furniture on the individual, we create unique environments that enhance how people live, work, and learn. Planning Master plans light the way to success. From new, large-scale developments to existing facility assessments and historical documentation to cost evaluations, our team maps out the path to proper implementation. Specialty The values and goals of the client and users become patterns, connections and collaborations that are the essential elements of an inspiring design. Our diverse work reflects a celebration of possibilities between what we hear, see, and imagine. Affordable Housing Bank Classroom Clinic Faith Higher Education Judicial Laboratory Library Military Mixed-Use Multi-Family Office Parks and Recreation Pre K-12 Education Retail Simulation Senior Housing Sustainability Historic Rehabilitation HISTORY OUR HISTORY For 30 years, Bailey Edward has celebrated communities and grown our own. Turning 30 2021 We're celebrating our 30th anniversary by giving back to the community! CELEBRATE 50 Employees Strong 2020 We just continue to grow and grow and grow and... MEET THE TEAM Kankakee Readiness Center and AASF 2018 Our largest project to date, the all-new facility offers the Illinois National Guard a flexible space to accomplish any mission. SEE MORE GOVERNMENT PROJECTS College of DuPage Naperville Regional Center 2016 With administrative offices, student services, classrooms, labs, and recreational areas, this faciility allows COD to empower more students through education. SEE MORE EDUCATION PROJECTS MEP Engineering as in-house service 2013 Bailey Edward brings on board long-time consultant Fox Valley Engineering to form a full-service design firm. GET IN TOUCH Serving the USDA 2004 Bailey Edward begins working with the USDA as our first retainer / IDIQ client. We now hold over 10 local, regional, and national contracts with higher education and government clients. SEE OUR RESEARCH PROJECTS One by One 1992 Robin Edward Whitehurst joins Ellen in her endeavor, the beginning of Bailey Edward. MEET THE ENTIRE TEAM Robin recognized by Association for Preservation Technology International 2020 For his contributions to the field of historic preservation, Robin becomes an APT Recognized professional (APT RP). Damon receives John Welborn Root award from AIA Illinois 2019 For his early and extraordinary contributions to the field, we're proud to be by Damon's side! Ellen becomes AIA Fellow 2016 For her advancement of the profession through the mentoring of young women in architecture, Ellen is welcomed into the AIA College of Fellows. Ranked in ENR's Top Midwest Design Firms 2016 Bailey Edward Ranks 88th in Engineering News Record's Top Midwest Design Firms. Top 500 Woman-Owned Business Nationwide 2012 Bailey Edward listed as one of the Top 500 Woman-Owned Businesses in the U.S. per DiversityBusiness.com Champaign Office Opens 2001 To support our downstate clients, Bailey Edward opens shop in Champaign, Illinois. GET IN TOUCH Where it all begins 1991 Ellen Bailey Dickson starts the Bailey Edward journey as a one-woman operation. 30 Acts of Kindness Design is about impacting change for social good. We don't let ego get in the way of our designs or our celebrations. It isn't about us, it's about the communities and people we design for. In this our 30th anniversary year, rather than throw a party for ourselves we're celebrating by providing 30 Acts of Kindness to community groups and charities important to our staff. CELEBRATE WITH US ESTD. ‘91 Affiliations Architects Advocate The Architects Advocate collaboration reinforces all architects’ commitment to designing prosperous and verdant communities, and securing the future for coming generations through architecture. USGBC The USGBC is committed to transforming the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life. AIA 2030 Commitment We're committed to improving our environment by lowering and negating carbon emissions through design by 2030. Certified Woman-owned Business Enterprise We're proud to be one of the first certified woman-owned businesses since the inception of the program. Building Enclosure Council We improve the design and construction of buildings in our region by promoting approaches to enclosure design that are reliable, durable, constructible, and cost-effective. Partners for Sacred Places Through Partners for Sacred Places, we ensure our historic worship facilities can continue to serve their communities for years to come. MAKE GOOD THINGS & BE NICE TO PEOPLE Driven by a team By giving staff at all levels a voice in company direction and operations, we have designed a firm focused on creating better opportunities not only for the communities we design for but also our internal team. LEARN MORE Start A Project Our Work Subscribe To Our Newsletter: SUBMIT OUR WORK CULTURE INSIGHTS CONTACT ABOUT 30TH ANNIVERSARY 35 E Wacker Dr, Ste 2800 Chicago, IL 60601 312-440-2300 Fax: 312-440-2303 PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE © 2021 BAILEY EDWARD