OUR FIRM

Responsible Design with Passion and Creativity

An award-winning Baltimore area firm, Penza Bailey Architects (PBA), operating as a Studio of PRIME AE, provides architectural design, interior architecture, and planning services for private and public clients of all sizes. 

PBA collaborates with clients and community to create great spaces and places that are contextually appropriate, universally accessible, environmentally responsible, and financially viable.

Our firm's private expertise includes custom residential, featuring specialization in new design, addition/transformation, waterfront, and historic. Our commercial and institutional work features community, education, justice, workplace, and retail spaces. Additionally, we are experts in Americans with Disabilities (ADA) compliance, which requires a very thoughtful and precise level of attention and detail.

Our professional team members possess exceptional depth in each of the critical areas of design and project delivery - from program and site development through construction administration. We have a broad experience in implementing a wide variety of building types and technologies, and are committed to a strong continuing educational program, which keeps everyone abreast with ongoing updates in code, technology, materials, and products.

GREAT BUILDINGS.
SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS.
LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS.

That's what were about.
And, that's why our team focuses on close collaboration with clients and the community.

Penza Bailey Architects is led and staffed by seasoned professionals who understand complex building technologies and who share a vision for the shape of tomorrow. Meet the team

MEET THE TEAM

OUR
PEOPLE

Daniel L. Bailey, AIA
PRINCIPAL
Jeffrey A. Penza, AIA
LEED AP
PRINCIPAL
Laura Thul Penza, AIA,
LEED AP BD+C
PRINCIPAL

HONORS + PUBLICATIONS

01.21
BALTIMORE STYLE

Jeff Penza was featured in Baltimore Style's February 2021 issue. The article titled, "Rejuvenating Retreat," explores how the firm created contemporary elegance that promotes restful sleep in a bedroom design.

"Rejuvenating Retreat"

01.21
BEST OF HOUZZ

Penza Bailey Architects' professional residential portfolio was voted most popular by the Houzz community. The firm was chosen by the millions of homeowners that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 2.5 million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

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11.20
MBIA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

The team of Delbert Adams Construction Group, LLC and Penza Bailey Architects won the Maryland Building Industry Association's 2020 Award of Excellence for Whole House Remodeling 4,000 - 5,000 SF, for Luxurious Condominium Remodel.

MBIA Award

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10.20
BBJ RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE

Laura Thul Penza discusses residential design trends in the Baltimore Business Journal article, "Trading Spaces: How the pandemic is reshaping the American home." Laura says there is a current demand for adding upgrades and new work-based spaces to residential projects.

"Trading Spaces: How the pandemic is reshaping the American home"

AFFILIATIONS

PBA supports the following Industry Associations & Non-Profit Organizations:

CAREERS AT PENZA BAILEY ARCHITECTS


Join Our Team of Creative Professionals

Penza Bailey offers unlimited growth opportunities for motivated individuals willing to take on responsibility with a wide variety of project types. Applicants must have an architectural degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years of experience (Project Architect) and 7 years of experience (Project Manager).

Join our solid team of energetic, talented professionals in an urban industrial studio.  We’re centrally located in Baltimore, one mile south of Belvedere Square and the historic Senator Theatre, and within walking distance of Loyola College and the College of Notre Dame. Our firm proactively engages in community volunteerism and professional development programs sponsored by recognized local and national advocates for the built environment.



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