Employee Ownership
Ownership creates accountability, long‑term thinking, and shared responsibility for the work we deliver.
Architecture, engineering, and design built on trust, ownership, and responsibility.
Barge Design Solutions is a multidisciplinary, employee‑owned architecture and engineering firm driven by a simple purpose: to improve the lives of our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. With more than 650 professionals based across the Southeast, we bring together technical expertise, creative thinking, and a shared sense of responsibility to deliver thoughtful, resilient solutions.
Our people are the foundation of everything we do. We foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and accountability, empowering our teams to address today's challenges while shaping opportunities for the future. Whether designing critical infrastructure, supporting sustainable growth, or strengthening the places we call home, we approach every project with purpose and care.
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Why we do what we do
Our purpose is to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. That purpose guides how we make decisions, how we partner, and how we measure success.
Our purpose is to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.
What sets Barge apart
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Integrated teams work together from planning through delivery to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
Trusted When It Matters Most
Clients rely on Barge for projects that carry lasting consequences for infrastructure, communities, and public trust.
Purpose, vision & values
Purpose
Create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients, and communities.
Vision
To be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.
Values — the CARES model
We take great care in what we do and how we treat our clients and each other. These values are our strengths.
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A word from our CEO
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At Barge, we believe in the power of people — our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. That belief has been at the heart of our company for decades, and it continues to drive everything we do today.
We're not just designing infrastructure or solving technical challenges — we're creating lasting impact. Every project we take on is an opportunity to improve lives, strengthen communities, and build meaningful partnerships with our clients. We work alongside them to understand their greatest challenges and opportunities, helping them navigate complexities and deliver solutions that truly make a difference. That's our why.
But none of that happens without our people. We don't just talk about putting our employees first — we back it up with action. We invest in the well-being, growth, and success of our team because we know that when our people thrive, so does our work, our partnerships, and our ability to make a difference.
As we look ahead, I'm excited about what's next. Barge is growing, expanding, and finding new ways to serve — and through it all, our mission remains the same: to leave things better than we found them. I'm honored to lead this next chapter alongside such a talented and dedicated team. Together, we will continue to build a company that not only delivers exceptional work but also makes a lasting impact where it matters most.”
Carrie Stokes
Chief Executive Officer, Barge Design Solutions
By the numbers
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650+
Employee owners
40+
Years employee-owned
15+
Office locations
10+
Practice areas
$Xm
Projects delivered annually
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States served
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See how our culture drives our work
The way we show up for each other is the same way we show up for clients.