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11/18/2020
NAVIGATING THE LEGISLATIVE…
Patience and perseverance can indeed lead to success. As the Covid-19 pandemic just began to spread, AIA Maryland’s lobbyist American Joe Miedusiewski and…
11/18/2020
TRENDS IN RESIDENTIAL DESIGN -…
Linear Fireplaces are one of the hottest trends in modern designs. …
10/29/2020
BBJ - HOW THE PANDEMIC IS…
How is the pandemic reshaping the American home? The Baltimore Business Journal recently interviewed Laura Thul Penza about the current demand for adding upgrades and new…
09/22/2020
LEAH PENZA - ARCHITECTS &…
Our Architects have many passions. Leah Penza, Architectural Associate at PBA, has been collecting and rescuing orchids for a few years. Her interest started with a large…
09/15/2020
THE CASE FOR RE-THINKING…
Many architects and designers have proffered ideas about how to design healthy buildings in light of COVID 19. However, the current pandemic need not be the motivation to…
09/15/2020
TRENDS IN RESIDENTIAL DESIGN -…
Update your mudroom with style. PBA designs and re-envisions entry spaces to become important organizational areas. Functionality is key; however mudrooms can still be…
07/21/2020
H&D PORTFOLIO OF 100 TOP…
Penza Bailey Architects is honored to be selected for this year's Home & Design Magazine Portfolio of 100 Top Designers. Jeff Penza is featured along with his…
07/10/2020
AGING IN PLACE = DESIGN FOR…
Maryland’s Stay-at-Home mandate offers unique opportunities. Continuing my interest and accessibility expertise, I participated in the Certified Aging in Place Specialist…
07/10/2020
TRENDS IN RESIDENTIAL DESIGN…
As staying in is the new going out, serene outdoor spaces like these designed by PBA are in greater demand. Clients place more emphasis on outdoor multi-functional areas, which can…
07/01/2020
BBJ'S LARGEST ARCHITECTURE…
Penza Bailey Architects was awarded a ranking on Baltimore Business Journal's 2020 "Largest Architecture Firms in Greater Baltimore." The list…
05/05/2020
TRENDS IN RESIDENTIAL DESIGN…
How is your home work space? Does it need some improvement? PBA has designed many home offices over the years and knows the importance of having adequate organizational space…
05/01/2020
COPPER’S ANTIMICROBIAL USES
It has been well documented that copper can attack many bacteria, fungi and viruses, including MRSA, E. coli, Influenza and Norovirus. …
04/23/2020
HOME & DESIGN'S ROOMS WITH A…
Penza Bailey Architects is featured in Home & Design's Chesapeake Views Spring 2020 edition, Rooms with a View. Nestled along the Severn River, a curved…
04/02/2020
PBA'S 13TH MERGER ANNIVERSARY
On April 2, 2020, Penza Bailey Architects celebrated it's 13th Merger Anniversary of Penza and Bailey. Although working remotely, we celebrated by acknowledging the success of…
03/16/2020
ROBERTA'S HOUSE CONSTRUCTION…
Penza Bailey Architects is honored to be the Architect for this new facility. Construction on the new Roberta's House, a Baltimore family grief support and community…
02/24/2020
JEFF ACHIEVES 36,833 VERTICAL…
On January 29th, Jeff Penza, President of the Davis Boyd Memorial Foundation (DBMF), exceeded his goal of skiing 35,000 vertical feet in 1 day in Sun Valley, Idaho…
12/10/2019
CAVES VALLEY DREAM HOME
PBA's latest custom design features a 7,000 SF residence boasting gracious 1st floor amenities including a barrel vault ceiling greatroom that leads to a master chef…
12/06/2019
LAURA THUL PENZA - ARCHITECTS…
Our Architects have many passions, including jewelry making. …
12/03/2019
WALTER P. CARTER EMS SITE…
The steel is up! PBA recently took a site visit to our latest Baltimore City school project, the new Walter P. Carter/Lois T. Murray Elementary & Middle School. The 147,302 SF…
12/02/2019
JIM KNOST - ARCHITECTS & THEIR…
Our Architects have many passions, including musical theater. …
11/07/2019
LAURIE DICKESON - ARCHITECTS &…
Our Architects have many passions, including bird watching. …
11/06/2019
PENZA BAILEY ARCHITECTS…
BALTIMORE, MD (November 6, 2019) – Baltimore-based Penza Bailey Architects welcomes four new members to its expanding architectural team. …
10/02/2019
ANDOLL BOOK REVIEW
Greg Andoll, Architectural Associate at Penza Bailey Architects, recently reviewed a book for AIA Baltimore. The book entitled, "The Accidental Playground, Brooklyn…
09/11/2019
INDUSTRIOUS EDGE ON DISPLAY AT…
Join us for AIA Baltimore's “Edge: Harbor and City” Opening Reception on October 10th at the Baltimore Visitor Center. …
08/28/2019
HISTORIC ROW HOME RECEIVES…
Penza Bailey Architects provided a complete transformation of the walk out garden level of this historic Bolton Hill row home. The exterior also received restored…
07/01/2019
BBJ'S LARGEST ARCHITECTURE…
Penza Bailey Architects was awarded a ranking on Baltimore Business Journal's 2019 "Greater Baltimore's Largest Architecture Firms." The list…
05/01/2019
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY…
We're clearing the way for the new Morgan State University's Health & Human Services Building! …
04/26/2019
H&D'S CHESAPEAKE VIEWS FEATURE
One of Penza Bailey Architects' most favorite and challenging waterfront residential projects was recently featured in Home & Design's Chesapeake Views Spring…
04/24/2019
PBA RECEIVES ABC BALTIMORE…
Penza Bailey Architects, along with North Point Builders, received an ABC Greater Baltimore's Excellence in Construction Award for GC New…
03/05/2019
LAURA SHARES INSIGHTS IN MCN'S…
Laura Thul Penza shares her insights in Maryland Construction Network's February Newsletter, Networked & Connected. The article entitled "Unconscious Bias in…
02/05/2019
JEFF ACHIEVES 30,000 VERTICAL…
On February 5th, Jeff Penza, President of the Davis Boyd Memorial Foundation (DBMF), achieved his goal of hula-skiing 30,000 vertical feet in 1 day in Telluride,…
01/28/2019
BEST OF HOUZZ 2019 WINNER
Penza Bailey Architects of Baltimore, Maryland, has won “Best of Design" on Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design. The firm was…
01/25/2019
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI…
University of Cincinnati legacy, Laura Thul Penza establishes architecture class gift, explaining how her time at College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning…
01/15/2019
"HEART OF THE HOME" BALTIMORE…
Penza Bailey Architects was featured in the January 2019 issue of the Baltimore Magazine for their kitchen renovation and addition project. …
01/08/2019
LAURA SPEAKS AT CREWBALTIMORE…
Laura Thul Penza, AIA was a panelist for the annual CREWBaltimore Women of Influence Luncheon on January 8th. …
12/05/2018
JEFF PENZA GRADUATES FROM…
Penza Bailey Architects Principal and Baltimore City resident recognized at December 4 Leadership Maryland ceremony. …
11/26/2018
AIA AAJ CONFERENCE
On November 14-16, PBA attended the AIA Academy of Architecture for Justice Conference in Jersey City. The conference focused on mental health within criminal…
11/19/2018
BALTIMORE ROTARY HONORS JEFF…
Congratulations Jeff Penza for your 2nd Paul Harris award from Baltimore Rotary! …
10/16/2018
BALTIMORE BUSINESS JOURNAL…
Jeffrey Penza discusses residential design trends in the Baltimore Business Journal recent article, "Designing your dream home? Here's what's in, what's…
10/11/2018
WELCOME TEMESCAL WELLNESS
Penza Bailey Architects provided architectural and engineering design services for the renovation of an existing tenant space into a new home for a local…
10/01/2018
PROJECT COMPLETION -…
PBA completed a detailed residential renovation for a stunning 1920 Georgian style home located in a Baltimore university neighborhood. It was extensively renovated to meet…
09/26/2018
ADAM READ PROMOTION
Penza Bailey Architects is proud to announce that Adam Read has been promoted to Associate of the firm. …
09/26/2018
RYAN BEHNEMAN PROMOTION
Penza Bailey Architects is proud to announce that Ryan Behneman has been promoted to Associate of the firm. The firm also congratulates Ryan for recently obtaining his…