Our Firm

Michael Albrecht, RA

With residential construction field experience, a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Keene State College and over 10 years’ experience in residential design in North Carolina and New York, Michael joined Balzer & Tuck Architecture as a Project Architect. He puts a high focus on exceeding client’s design expectations while thoughtfully balancing aesthetics and budget.”

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Brett Balzer, AIA LEED AP Partner

As founding partner at Balzer and Tuck Architecture, Brett Balzer has more than 25 years experience designing, managing, and leading residential, institutional and commercial projects.

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Shawn Corp, RA Senior Associate, Studio Director

Shawn Corp, senior associate and studio director, has more than 20 years of experience in multi-family and commercial design, project management, and contract administration.

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Artur Dabrowski, RA

Artur joined Balzer & Tuck Architecture after being a lifelong resident of Brooklyn, bringing expertise in hospitality design which he gained while working in New York City. As a Registered Architect, he holds a Bachelor of Architecture from The City College of New York. He brings with him a level of thoughtfulness which contributes to the experience and details of the spaces we design.

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Denisse Gerard

Born and raised in Argentina, Denisse received her Bachelor’s degree from Universidad de Morón in Buenos Aires. Having worked in New York City before joining the Balzer & Tuck team, Denisse brings a range of experience in mixed-use, multi-family and single family residential projects. She now adds her creativity, thoughtfulness and detail-oriented design to all project types within the office.

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Randy Kelly, RA

Randall joined the Balzer and Tuck team as a Project Manager with 8 years of experience in residential and hospitality projects. As a 2014 graduate of SUNY Alfred with a Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Technology, Randall seeks to translate client goals into practical and efficient design solutions.

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Jenna Kulek

Jenna joined the Balzer & Tuck team as a summer intern while finishing up her studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. After successful completion of their Bachelor of Architecture program, Jenna transitioned to full-time. She now assists with all project types in the office with a focus on single-family residential design and documentation.

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Dennis McGowan, RA Associate

With experience in residential construction, construction documentation, and client and consultant coordination, Dennis manages residential projects and supports multi-family and commercial work. Dennis earned both a bachelor’s and master’s of architecture from Roger Williams University and is an associate member of the AIA.

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Waynette Roberts Studio Coordinator

As studio coordinator, Waynette analyzes problems, simplifies procedures and identifies innovative solutions. She is involved in everything from office management, to bookkeeping, and project administration. Before joining Balzer and Tuck, Waynette worked in various management and coordination roles for health, military, and economic development organizations.

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Andrew Tice

As a recent graduate of Rensselaer’s School of Architecture, Andrew has been engaged in various collegiate projects ranging from residential and municipal construction to infrastructural-level urban planning. With a passion for solving problems, he is looking to apply his analytical and creative skills for future design solutions.

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Michael Tuck, AIA LEED AP Partner

As a partner at Balzer and Tuck, Michael Tuck is an award-winning designer with more than 20 years experience and a portfolio that features a variety of architectural styles.

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Peter Urban, RA

Peter is a team member for single family, multi-family and commercial projects. A recent graduate of the University at Buffalo with a Master of Architecture degree, Peter brings a passion for exploring the appropriate use of wood into buildings and structures. Peter’s focus is on investigating material use as an integrated approach to sustainable design.

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Ryan Vigiolto

From growing up in New York City to obtaining a Master of Architecture degree from the University at Buffalo, Ryan joined the Balzer & Tuck team with knowledge of the many architectural types New York has to offer. As an Intern, Ryan assists on a variety of projects with a thoughtfulness to design, sustainability, the profession of architecture, and most importantly, the clients.

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Nathan Violette

Nathan is a distinguished graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology where he earned both his Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Master of Architecture degrees. During his studies, Nathan found interest in adaptive reuse while he was awarded design competitions and recognized in design excellence twice. With rounded professional experience in public, commercial and residential design, he plays a significant role in design and documentation of numerous project types.

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Stephanie Yaeger

Stephanie is a recent graduate of Roger Williams University where she earned both her Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture degrees. With a focus on sustainable design and creating a healthier built environment while at Roger Williams, she now helps with all project types within the office and incorporates her interests into our designs.

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