Bailey Edward

At Bailey Edward, BE, we listen to the needs of people, places, and the planet, collaborating with communities to transform the built environment for social good. Established in Chicago in 1991 as a woman-owned firm, BE has grown into one of the region’s most reputable architectural, engineering, and interior design (A/E/I) practices, focused on serving public service clients. Our commitment to client success has shaped our responsive practice, emphasizing depth of experience with socially driven projects and a robust understanding of the tools and processes required to consistently deliver results.

With a dedicated team of 46 professionals, including staff licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and 12 LEED-certified experts, BE is redefining responsive A/E/I services for socially oriented clients. Our firm’s size enables us to offer attentive, client-centered service while providing a comprehensive suite of in-house capabilities, including:

• Architecture
• Architect of Record
• MEP/FP Design
• Interior Design
• Historic Preservation
• Facilities Condition Assessment & Planning
• Master Planning
• Space Planning
• Peer Review
• Sustainable Design
• Health & Life Safety Compliance
• LEED Certification

Our experience with socially purposeful clients has honed our expertise in tools and processes that consistently support client goals. Our higher education clients demand exceptional skill at building consensus among multiple users and our ability to understand and integrate the needs of various groups results in responsive, award-winning project solutions. Communication and transparency are central to our approach, minimizing unexpected issues and aligning outcomes with client visions. Our streamlined project management, focused on measurable results, efficiency, and value, consistently earns us ratings of “Very Good,” “Excellent,” or “Outstanding” from higher education clients.

BE has worked with 33 higher education institutions, including the University of Illinois system, University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin, University of Missouri, College of DuPage, Lake Land College, Eastern Illinois University, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, and the University of Chicago. Notably, we have provided services to 24 Illinois-based campuses and nine out-of-state universities, delivering over 300 projects for the sector.