Bailey Edward Architecture

Specialties

Bailey Edward helps public service clients that need attentive, creative and cost effective architectural services succeed by focusing on client service. Unlike generalist firms, Bailey Edward’s responsive architecture model is focused exclusively on clients that serve, support and protect the public, emphasizing measurable project management, inventive problem-​solving, and unequivocal responsiveness to client needs as evidenced by our successful relationships with significant government, educational, and community-​based institutions.

Our services include: Architecture, MEP/​FP Engineering, Engineering Support Services, Historic Preservation, Interior Design, Sustainable Design

History

Established in 1991.

Established in Chicago as a woman-​owned firm in 1991, Bailey Edward has become one of the region’s most reputable architectural and engineering practices committed to public service clients. Founding principal, Ellen Bailey Dickson, AIA, was joined in 1993 by Robin Edward Whitehurst, AIA, deepening the firm’s design and technical skills to serve a growing client base. A Champaign, IL firm was acquired in 2001, accommodating clients to the south and integrating four decades of educational and institutional experience. A Wisconsin office was established in 2008 to better serve clients to the north. In 2013, Bailey Edward expanded in-​house capabilities to include MEP/​FP engineering services out of the firm’s Fox River Grove office in the northwest Chicago suburbs.

The disciplined growth of the firm correlates directly to our success partnering with clients that serve, support and protect the public. The establishment of regional offices has enabled us to engage clients more directly.

Meet the Business Owner

Ellen B.

Business Owner

Ellen Bailey Dickson is founding principal of Bailey Edward. Ellen holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-​Champaign and studied at the Ecole d’Architecture et d’Urbanisme in Versailles, France. She has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects Chicago Chapter as Young Architect of the Year and was named one of the ‘Top 100 Women Making A Difference’ by Today’s Chicago Woman.

As Managing Principal, Ellen acts as Principal-​in-​Charge, Project Manager and Senior Designer for commercial, healthcare, higher education, interior design and military design projects. Her leadership skills help create a positive team environment amongst the designer, client and contractor alongside her experience to bring a design into an exciting reality.