Barry J. Polzin Architects Inc. AIA

01/29/2026

We love historic buildings and are excited to get this project underway this spring.

06/03/2025

https://www.crainsdetroit.com/hospitality-tourism/meet-architect-behind-dozens-ups-historic-renovations

There are visions, and then there are visions.One day in 1978, the year Barry Polzin got his summa cm laude master-of-architecture degree from the University of Michigan, he stared at downtown Marquette’s Lake Superior shoreline.As he shifted his vision from the north to the south, it was all ugl...

05/21/2025

Barry, Megan and Matt all traveled to the Michigan Historic Preservation Network Annual Conference where Barry received his Lifetime Achievement Award on May 16th, 2025.

05/15/2025

05/01/2025

Lifetime Achievement Award from Michigan Historic Preservation Network

04/17/2025

01/20/2025

Check out the new Marquette Charter Township | U.P. Pavilion/trailhead. Designed by Barry J. Polzin Architects Inc. AIA. Glad we could help fast track this project

11/21/2024

Check out one of our recently completed projects, the Hampton Inn in St. Ignace, Michigan.
The design features a large two story lobby with expansive views of Lake Huron and Mackinac Island.
Hilton Barry J. Polzin Architects Inc. AIA

11/11/2024

We are thrilled to be the Architects for this adaptive reuse of the Marquette Savings Bank Building, known as the icon of downtown Marquette.
The original building features hollow tile flat arch floor construction, which was classified as "fireproof" when the original Savings Bank Building was designed and constructed. The new addition will be Type IB non-combustible, fire-resistant.

https://www.crainsdetroit.com/hospitality-tourism/vault-hotel-getting-another-location-marquette

05/10/2024

We have proudly added Megan R Hornbogen AIA to our front door. She has diligently worked her way to becoming a fully Licensed Professional Architect. Megan has now been a key part of BJP Architects for 8 years, she is vital to keeping our projects running smoothly. We look forward to our firm’s continued growth and the exciting work ahead.

02/15/2024

Twenty-three units would overlook the Little Bay de Noc from Escanaba.