top of page
PAUL B. BAILEY ARCHITECT, LLC
Columbus Commons, New Britain
Memorial Town Hall, Old Lyme
Memorial Town Hall, Interior, Old Lyme
Columbus Commons, New Britain
1/16
Dedicated to Architectural Excellence in Connecticut for Over 30 Years
1990
YEAR ESTABLISHED
44
AWARDS WON
About Us
ABOUT US
Our firm, located on Audubon Street in
downtown New Haven, was founded in
1990 by Paul B. Bailey, AIA, a graduate
of the Yale School of Architecture, and has
since grown into a mid-sized firm of diverse
talents, including five registered architects
and project managers. In the early 90's, the firm
quickly developed a reputation for high quality design
work in the areas of master planning for municipal,
religious and other non-profit organizations, multi-family housing,
the renovation and restoration of historic structures and single family residences.
The prevailing aspiration of the firm's design work is a high regard for the special needs of the individual client and respect for the historic context and setting of each individual project, with the intent to create structures that look as though they truly belong in their surrounding neighborhood, inside or attached to their existing building, or within their existing space or room. These design efforts have been recognized nationally with several prestigious awards over the years and returning clients who with new projects for us to design and manage. In the more than 30 years since the founding of our firm, our reputation and depth of experience has steadily grown, resulting in our current position as one of the pre-eminent firms in New England specializing in high quality and cost-effective project modernization and new construction.
CONTACT
MEET OUR TEAM
Paul B. Bailey
Principal
The principal of this firm, Paul has 51 years of experience in the field and 48 prestigious national architecture awards to his name. Paul has worked on the design, rehabilitation and/or inspection of over $200 million worth of HUD, CHFA and/or DECD funded multi-family housing projects involving over 8,500 residential units. Paul is a member of AIA, and is NCARB-certified. Paul is also a Historical Architect, listed with the State of Connecticut Historical Commission.
Susan Bridgewater Odell
Senior Associate
Ms. Odell has 31 years of diverse experience in single, multi-family residential, commercial architecture, historic rehabilitation, and master planning for Smart Growth. As Senior Associate, she is responsible for ensuring the PBBA team provides the highest level of service to our clients. Motivated by a strong belief in the importance of sustainable housing for all, Susan is a certified Passive House consultant and strives to obtain the best energy-saving outcomes in all projects.
Richard Rakoczy
Senior Project Manager
Rich has a unique career history with 24 years of hands-on experience in construction and 29 subsequent years in architecture. This gives him unique experience and knowledge of construction details and technique. His responsibilities include the development of projects from the Design Development phase through the creation of Construction Documents.
Jacob Miller
Project Architect
Jacob brings 12 years of architectural experience spanning custom residences, affordable housing, and commercial interiors. With a background in both architecture and woodworking, he combines design expertise with a hands-on approach to detailing and construction. His portfolio includes residential additions and renovations, high-end custom timber-frame homes, and community-focused projects. He is responsible for producing detailed project documentation and overseeing all phases of construction administration.
Ahmed Abdelghani
Draftsperson
Ahmed brings 5 years of professional experience, and has previously worked as an Architectural Designer & Draftsperson with a focus in both residential and municipal design. As a Draftsperson with our firm, Ahmed works closely with the Architectural Design team to produce construction documents and drawings.
Cheryl Sacco
Operations Manager
Cheryl has 46 years of experience in business management, including the fields of real estate and construction. She is responsible for procuring new business for the firm, maintaining ongoing client relationships as a client liaison, and working with the Architectural Project Team on all phases of project documentation. Additionally, she serves as primary Client Liaison for all aspects of projects. She also coordinates all purchasing, billing, collections, and day-to-day operations of the firm. She has been a Notary Public since 1989.
Ann Day
Project Architect
Ann has 31 years of experience in the architectural field working on projects ranging from high-end residential to institutional. Her responsibilities include the production of Construction Documents and all aspects of Construction Administration. She also handles our custom homes and residential clients. Her extensive experience and attention to detail help ensure that projects move smoothly from design through construction.
Janice Blanck
Job Captain / Draftsperson
Janice has 43 years of experience in the architectural field. She assists the Architectural Team in all phases of design and construction drawings, including field measuring, drafting existing conditions and submissions for zoning approval. She also oversees interior design, finish & color selections, and lighting.
Haley Holder
Project Architect
Haley brings 6 years of expertise in leading design teams, coordinating consultants, and delivering high-quality, sustainable designs. She has strong background in producing detailed project documentation, and overseeing construction administration. She combines her technical expertise with an emphasis on listening to client goals to achieve results that are both beautiful and successful.
Sabina Mazare
Draftsperson
Sabina is a Draftsperson with 28 years of experience in the architectural field. She is responsible for all phases of construction document production. Her experience includes commercial and residential projects, working closely with the Project Architect to ensure smooth transition from Design Phase through Construction.
Maria Garcia
Draftsperson
Maria has 36 years of professional experience in the architectural field. She assists in all phases of design, from pre-design through to construction documents. With an excellent working knowledge of architectural building codes, ADA-ANSI regulations, she brings solid organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills to every project.
Edward Odell
Draftsperson
Edward brings 4 years of experience as a draftsperson. He has previously worked as a certified organ builder and restorer. Mr. Odell works closely with the Architectural Design team to produce construction documents.
Elizabeth Roberge
Office Manager / Assistant to Principal
Anna Squeglia
Administrative Assistant to the
Operations Manager
Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The Rhode Island School of Design in Printmaking, and earned a Master of Science in Genealogical Studies with Distinction in 2025. She has held various positions related to Art and Historic Preservation, and is also a professionally Qualified Genealogist (QG). She coordinates firm scheduling, produces architectural proposals and presentations, and assists the Operations Manager in accounts payable/receivable. She is also in charge of the company website and promotional materials. Elizabeth became a Notary Public in 2022.
Anna is an administrative professional with 20 years of experience, specializing in accounts payable and receivable. As the Administrative Assistant to the Operations Manager, she supports the efficient day-to-day operations of the firm by managing client invoicing, payments, and financial records. She also utilizes her advanced skills in database management to streamline the organization and reporting of project data, and track project milestones and monitor financial metrics, ensuring accurate and accessible records.
All information on this website is © Paul B. Bailey Architect, LLC unless otherwise specified.
​
​
bottom of page