Mike and Mark Balay are cousins, both originally from Indiana, the only sons of twin brothers who were also born and raised in Indiana. Mike and Mark attended Ball State University College of Architecture together in the 1970’s, but went on to build separate architectural practices in Indiana and Minnesota. In 1994 Mark and Mike started the collaboration of their two architectural firms by forming Balay Architects, LLC.

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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

The Architects


Michael E. Balay
  Principal / Managing Partner

Education: Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning
1981 BS Environmental Design
1983 Bachelor of Architecture

Professional Registrations:
Current Active Registrations in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois
Nationally Certified with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
National certification allows registration in all 50 states by reciprocity

Professional Associations:
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards



Mark S. Balay  Principal / Managing Partner

Education: Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning
1977 BS Environmental Design
1979 Bachelor of Architecture

Professional Registrations:
Current Active Registrations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida
Nationally Certified with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
National certification allows registration in all 50 states by reciprocity

Professional Associations:
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Washington County Historical Society

Awards:
Preservation Alliance of Minnesota Award


Comprehensive Services

Architecture / Engineering
Programming / Analysis
Design / Master Planning
Project Administration
Bid / Contract Administration
Post Contract Services
3D Interactive Visualization



Areas of Specialization

Automotive Sales and Service
Private Schools
Parks and Recreation
Leasing Centers / Clubhouses
Mixed-use Commercial
Historic Restoration / Adaptive Re-use