At Balay Architects we believe that our client centered design process is what builds successful client relationships. The key is to listen and understand the client’s needs, and then carry that focus throughout the project. Creating a project team designed specifically for each project, and utilizing advanced information technology allows the client to keep in close contact with the project team and thereby obtain maximum flexibility and value.
Indiana Office
Mike Balay
mike@balayarchitects.com
Office: 317-219-6615
Cell: 317-590-7973
136 S. 9th St. Suite 107
Noblesville Indiana 46060
Minnesota Office
Mark Balay
mark@balayarchitects.com
Office: 651-430-3312
Cell: 651-967-2085
110 E. Myrtle St. Suite 100
Stillwater Minnesota 55082
Mike Balay
mike@balayarchitects.com
Office: 317-219-6615
Cell: 317-590-7973
136 S. 9th St. Suite 107
Noblesville Indiana 46060
Minnesota Office
Mark Balay
mark@balayarchitects.com
Office: 651-430-3312
Cell: 651-967-2085
110 E. Myrtle St. Suite 100
Stillwater Minnesota 55082
Our Process
The success of any project lies in the professional relationships between the client, the architect, and all members of the project team based on trust and integrity. While the architect understands the design process and takes into consideration such factors as site constraints, availability of building materials and the application of technology, the real needs of the client are initially known only to the client. The architect must help the client discover their needs and then organize them into a building program from which a final design will evolve. Focusing on the needs of the client throughout the project will result in the most competent design and a successful building project.
The architect also keeps the contractor focused on the best interest of the client throughout the bidding and construction phases of the project, which will result in a final product that has the most possible value for the lowest possible cost. The aesthetic needs of the client and community, for exciting spaces and beautiful buildings, can also be achieved in a cost effective manner by utilizing proven construction practices.
Typically, a large firm is organized in a pyramid structure, but at Balay Architects we use a flat organization of autonomous firms and consultants which can be brought together in a customized way for each project. Broadband communication between all members of the project team allows real time access to all phases of the project and enhances information flow to the client. Each uniquely organized project team is headed up by a principal partner at Balay Architects.
Thus, the client gains the full benefits of sophisticated use of information technology in the organizational structure of the project team. This creates value by enabling more work to be produced faster and at a lower cost.
The architect also keeps the contractor focused on the best interest of the client throughout the bidding and construction phases of the project, which will result in a final product that has the most possible value for the lowest possible cost. The aesthetic needs of the client and community, for exciting spaces and beautiful buildings, can also be achieved in a cost effective manner by utilizing proven construction practices.
Typically, a large firm is organized in a pyramid structure, but at Balay Architects we use a flat organization of autonomous firms and consultants which can be brought together in a customized way for each project. Broadband communication between all members of the project team allows real time access to all phases of the project and enhances information flow to the client. Each uniquely organized project team is headed up by a principal partner at Balay Architects.
Thus, the client gains the full benefits of sophisticated use of information technology in the organizational structure of the project team. This creates value by enabling more work to be produced faster and at a lower cost.