Integrated design & engineering for restaurants, retail, and light commercial projects in the Mid-Atlantic. We work with clients across Maryland, D.C., Virginia, and Pennsylvania
We communicate with contractors and oversee key installs.
We verify details, deliveries, and design intent throughout installation.
A commercial space has to serve more than one purpose. It has to welcome customers, support employees, satisfy authorities, coordinate with trades, and perform every day after opening. AEDC designs with those realities in mind from the first conversation.
Our work supports a wide range of commercial project types — whether it's a new build, renovation, tenant improvement, or business expansion, we focus on making the space functional, efficient, code-conscious, and aligned with the way the business actually operates.
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Designing for restaurant requires more than aesthetics — it requires coordination between kitchen operations, guest experience, and building systems.
We work closely with owners and operators to ensure the space functions as intended on day one, reducing costly changes during construction.
Modern office environments require flexibility, efficiency, and comfort to support productivity and long-term use.
We design spaces that support how teams actually work, while ensuring systems are aligned with building performance and long-term maintenance.
Amusement and arcade-style entertainment spaces require a balance between atmosphere, high capacity, and optimal system performance.
We design spaces that support both the guest experience and the operational demands behind the scenes.
Banking and financial spaces require a strong balance of security, accessibility, and efficiency.
We design environments that support both customer experience and operational security.
Retail environments must attract attention while supporting efficient operations.
We design retail spaces that balance visual appeal with practical performance.
Every project we take on is built around coordination. By aligning architecture and MEP engineering early in the process, we help reduce miscommunication, avoid delays, and create a smoother path from design to construction.
If you are planning a commercial project in the Mid-Atlantic area, our team brings the structure, clarity, and experience needed to move forward with confidence.
Start a Project"AEDC made the entire design and construction process feel effortless. They kept us in the loop and on schedule."
AEDC is a collective of architects, engineers, and interior designers built around one idea: commercial projects work better when all the disciplines are aligned from the beginning.
Most firms hand off architecture, MEP engineering, and interior design to separate consultants. AEDC does it differently — we integrate those services under one coordinated team, which means fewer gaps, fewer surprises, and better-built results for our clients.
We serve owners, developers, and operators across Baltimore and the broader Mid-Atlantic region, working on projects that range from first locations to multi-site expansions.
Have questions before reaching out? Here are answers to what we hear most often from prospective clients.
Not necessarily — we offer feasibility reviews to help assess locations. We can evaluate a space before you sign a lease or purchase agreement to identify potential code, zoning, or design challenges early.
Yes! We're used to collaborating with outside GCs and owner reps. Our role is to provide clear, coordinated design documents and support your construction team — regardless of who builds the project.
We integrate budget planning and construction coordination into the design phase — not as an afterthought. By aligning architecture, MEP, and interiors from the start, we reduce the change orders and surprises that drive up costs and push timelines.
Mostly restaurants, retail shops, and light commercial offices. We also work with hospitality spaces, entertainment venues, banking spaces, and similar commercial building types across the Mid-Atlantic region.
We tailor timelines to project needs, but typically save time thanks to integrated team design. When architecture, MEP, and interiors are coordinated from the start, you avoid the back-and-forth that slows most commercial projects down.
We produce permit-ready construction documents and support the submission process. Our designs are code-conscious from the start, which helps keep the permitting process moving smoothly.
Whether you're opening your first location or expanding an existing business, AEDC helps you do it right — from design to delivery. Clear communication and coordinated planning from day one.
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