Balzer & Tuck Architecture

Balzer & Tuck Architecture Balzer & Tuck is an award-winning architecture firm based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Working with home We’re the firm that always has your best interests at heart.

Balzer and Tuck offers services in master planning, architectural programming and design, and interior design with a robust portfolio featuring expertise in single and multi-family residences, adaptive and mixed-use spaces, and commercial and institutional buildings. No matter the project, we believe opportunity begins with understanding and relationships come first.

Balzer & Tuck Architecture is honored to have received both an Honor Award and a Merit Award in the 2026 AIA Eastern New...
08/17/2026

Balzer & Tuck Architecture is honored to have received both an Honor Award and a Merit Award in the 2026 AIA Eastern New York Design Awards. We are grateful to AIA Eastern New York and the awards jury for recognizing these projects and the collaborative design process behind them. These achievements reflect the dedication of our clients, consultants, builders, craftspeople, and the entire Balzer & Tuck team, whose talent and commitment made each project possible.

Merit Award – The Roost | Lake Placid, New York

Set along the shore of Mirror Lake in Lake Placid, The Roost transforms a constrained collection of aging structures into a thoughtfully designed lakeside retreat. The project balances privacy, durability, and connection to the landscape through carefully framed lake and mountain views, a restrained material palette, and the reuse of the historic icehouse. Designed within strict site and regulatory limitations, the residence responds to its dense surroundings while creating a quiet, light-filled home that feels connected to its Adirondack setting.
Builder: Silver Maple | Vermont
Interior Designer: Mika Frechette
Photographer: Ryan Bent
       

A dining area can be the heart of a home, but what that means varies from client to client. Some seek dramatic views and...
07/31/2026

A dining area can be the heart of a home, but what that means varies from client to client. Some seek dramatic views and connection to the outdoors, others prioritize gathering and conversation, and many want a balance of both. Our role is to understand those goals and work together to create a space that feels uniquely suited to the people who will use it.

A great team deserves time to celebrate together. We traded our desks for a day at the Saratoga Race Course, enjoying gr...
07/27/2026

A great team deserves time to celebrate together. We traded our desks for a day at the Saratoga Race Course, enjoying great company, plenty of laughs, and a little friendly competition. Days like these remind us that the strongest teams are built both in and out of the office.

Balzer & Tuck Architecture is honored to have received both an Honor Award and a Merit Award in the 2026 AIA Eastern New...
07/15/2026

Balzer & Tuck Architecture is honored to have received both an Honor Award and a Merit Award in the 2026 AIA Eastern New York Design Awards. We are grateful to AIA Eastern New York and the awards jury for recognizing these projects and the collaborative design process behind them. These achievements reflect the dedication of our clients, consultants, builders, craftspeople, and the entire Balzer & Tuck team, whose talent and commitment made each project possible.

Honor Award – Tall Timbers | Lake George, New York

Located on the shores of Lake Goerge’s Dunham’s Bay, Tall Timbers reimagines a cherished 1930s seasonal lakeside cottage as a year-round family retreat while preserving its timeless Adirondack character. Through thoughtful additions, adaptive reuse, enhanced accessibility, and high-performance all-electric design, the project strengthens the connection between home and landscape, creating a sustainable retreat that will serve generations to come.
Builder: Teakwood Builders, Inc.
Interior Designer: Elizabeth Tanny
Lighting Designer: NELSON REEDS ALD
Landscaping Designer: New Dimensions
       

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Balzer & Tuck Architecture! 🇺🇸We hope everyone enjoys a wonderful holiday weekend...
07/05/2026

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Balzer & Tuck Architecture! 🇺🇸

We hope everyone enjoys a wonderful holiday weekend filled with family, friends, and celebration. Wishing you a safe and happy Independence Day!

“A place for the moments between. Designed as a companion to the main residence, this recreation building extends the ex...
06/03/2026

“A place for the moments between. Designed as a companion to the main residence, this recreation building extends the experience of the property beyond the home itself. Exposed timber framing, natural stone, and views to the lake create a comfortable place to gather year-round.
The project began with a small, dated lakeside cottage. Through a thoughtful renovation and expansion of the original home, along with the addition of this recreation building, the property evolved into a collection of spaces that remain closely connected to the landscape and the water’s edge.”
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We are pleased to welcome Allison Motler back to Balzer & Tuck Architecture for her second summer internship with our te...
05/26/2026

We are pleased to welcome Allison Motler back to Balzer & Tuck Architecture for her second summer internship with our team. Throughout the summer, Allison will gain hands-on experience working on a range of projects, from residential homes to multifamily developments, across various phases of design, from conceptual development through construction documentation. We look forward to continuing to support and expand her knowledge of the architectural design process as she enters her fifth and final year at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

“I’m excited to return to Balzer & Tuck for a second summer and continue growing as a designer while developing my skills alongside such a talented team.” — Allison Motler
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We’re proud to share that Nathan Violette has fulfilled all New York State requirements to become a Registered Architect...
04/28/2026

We’re proud to share that Nathan Violette has fulfilled all New York State requirements to become a Registered Architect and has been promoted to Project Manager at BTA.

Since joining Balzer & Tuck in March 2022, Nathan has played an integral role in the design and documentation of both commercial and residential projects. He has steadily taken on greater project management responsibilities while also mentoring team members and contributing to our print marketing efforts.

Awarded in design excellence at WIT, Nathan has continued to balance design goals and constructability in a professional setting through close collaboration with project teams. Nathan’s love for architecture lies in composing architectural details as it relates to the building as a whole and its site, specifically through sketch iterations. In an ever-evolving technological world, Nathan believes the strongest design and composition emerge first through the mind and hand sketching—guided by a selective approach to materiality and a sensitivity to site.

Please join us in congratulating Nathan on this exciting career milestone! Here is to continued success with BTA.

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04/22/2026

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We’re pleased to welcome Matthew Kinnally to BTA Architecture as our newest Intern Architect.Matt is a graduate of the U...
04/17/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Matthew Kinnally to BTA Architecture as our newest Intern Architect.

Matt is a graduate of the University at Buffalo, where he earned both his Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Master of Architecture degrees. With experience in commercial and higher education design, he approaches each project with a collaborative mindset and a focus on creating spaces that foster connection and community.
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