NORTHERN MICHIGAN ARCHITECTURE

NMA is a small Harbor Springs based architecture firm, serving residential and commercial clients throughout Northern Michigan. Michelle Kruzel partners with clients to create distinct custom home designs, remodels, additions, and small commercial projects for local businesses and resorts.

MAIL

PO Box 513

Harbor Springs, MI 49740

EMAIL

info (AT) northmiarch.com

ABOUT MICHELLE

Michelle is a Michigan native, born in the Upper Peninsula and firmly planted in the Northern Lower Peninsula. Having designed hundreds of homes throughout Michigan and beyond (Colorado, Tennessee, Texas, California, Minnesota and Wisconsin) and with over two decades of experience, she loves to collaborate with clients and contractors to bring projects to life. She is licensed to practice architecture in Michigan.

EDUCATION+

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Master of Architecture

Member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)

NCARB Certified

Member of the Northern Michigan Code Officials Association (NMCOA)

COMMERCIAL PROJECTS

In collaboration with her former business partner, Mark Buday, Michelle has worked on multiple commercial projects. (Many of these can be seen at www.budaykruzel.com.).

A few of those projects include:

American Spoon Foods Retail Remodel, Harbor Springs

Camp Walden Commercial Kitchen & Dining Hall, Cheboygan

Charlevoix East Park Harbor Master Building

Charlevoix East Park Performance Pavilion

Irish Boat Shop Waterfront Building, Harbor Springs

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

A client's design experience should be easy and enjoyable. Everyone has an architectural story that captures a moment in time, a convergence of ideas, needs, place and collaboration. Understanding client goals (functional, financial, aesthetic) is paramount to achieving a successful project. Executing creative design and communicating in a timely fashion help ensure a positive process for projects.