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# Bultman Architecture Inc.

Original Houzz profile: [Bultman Architecture Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bultman-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~377715820)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Stuart, FL
- **Serves:** Stuart, Hobe Sound, Hutchinson Island South, Sewall's Point, Jupiter Island, Nantucket, New York
- **Houzz rating:** 4.6 out of 5 (7 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2013–2022), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 100,000 Ideabook Saves
- Woman owned
- High-end
- Offers Custom Work

Michelle, a native Floridian, has designed and led innovative projects in California as well as up and down the East Coast from Nantucket to the Cayman Islands.  After receiving both her Architect and Interior Design licenses at age 26, she launched her eponymous firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1999. To date, she has earned commissions across a range of construction and renovation projects including coastal homes and compounds, mixed-use marina and commercial projects, and boutique hotels and restaurants. While specializing in high-end residential design that organically blends the interior architecture with that of the exterior, she also gracefully translates her small scale, intimate design sensibilities to large scale commercial projects, neighborhood, and town planning as well as historic preservation by carefully focusing the design of each individual space on the individual end-user. When she can find a spare moment, Michelle enjoys volunteering for a variety of local organizations which support graduating high school seniors with four-year merit and need-based college scholarships. Along with her husband and their five children, she enjoys traveling and spending as much time outdoors as possible.

Architecture in its most elegant state reaches beyond the structure to subtly and gracefully affect the surrounding landscape. Defined space should not be confined within the physical boundaries of the structure. I view the exterior space as equally important and vibrant as the interior and those projects that embrace this idea are always the most successful. My personal taste favors a more minimal and uncluttered style of architecture. I believe that minimal design requires details to become critically important; they must therefore be carefully articulated and delineated throughout the ideation, sketching, and drafting processes.  At the same time, I feel that great spaces can exist within any architectural style no matter the details or the scale of the project. To make great spaces, design ultimately must be transparent. The design must allow the space within to come to the forefront.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- Home Additions
- Kitchen Design
- Floor Plans

### Areas Served

- Stuart
- Hobe Sound
- Hutchinson Island South
- Sewall's Point
- Jupiter Island
- Nantucket
- New York

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Bultman Architecture Inc. |
| Address | Stuart, Florida 34996, United States |
| Phone | (772) 834-5806 |
| Website | http://www.bultman.co |
| License Number | AA0015892 |
| Followers on Houzz | 523 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Bultman-Architecture-Inc-215751831841672/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Bultman Architecture Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bultman-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~377715820)
- **Website:** http://www.bultman.co
- **Phone:** (772) 834-5806

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- AIA, LEED AP. Homes, NCARB, Licensed

- **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2013–2022), for Design, Service.

**Affiliations**
- [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315)
- [LEED AP](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/leed-ap-pfvwus-pf~1386238498)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 — 7 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 7 reviews

**★★★★★ — American Render LLC Top Quality 3D Rendering, Aug. 2022**

> We´ve been working with Michelle and her talented team for the last 8+ years. Her Level of professionalism is next to none. From Residential Projects to big scale commercial projects such as PGA Marinas, she´s got you covered 10000%.

**★★★★★ — V D, Dec. 2017**

> Michelle Balfoort has spearheaded both residential and commercial projects on my behalf.  I categorically recommend her as an architect.  She is the consummate professional.

**★★★★★ — batkinson00, Dec. 2013**

> Balfoort Architecture ROCKS!
> As an executive for a large scale commercial contractor - I am well aware of the risks and potential disappointments relative to expectations from customer and Architect. As I endeavored on the daunting task of a complete gut and rebuild of my personal home, I knew I had a lot at stake relative to my family and their expectations. : ) I am glad to say today - from permitting, space planning, budget consideration and relevant architecture, Michelle Balfoort exceeded all my expectations and my family's.

**★★ — Lorraine, Dec. 2013**

> Our kitchen suffered some water damage. We hired Michele to help us reconfigure the space and update the look. She heard everything we had to say, accommodated us and brought us new ideas. We went through a few revisions until we hit it. She was amazing! Easy to work with,  smart and innovative. Can't thank her enough!

**★★★★★ — User, Dec. 2013**

> Balfoort provided architectural and design services to us regarding two very different projects. One was the total renovation of our office in a 1920's era historic retail building.  The other was a total gut renovation of two residential condominium units combined into one large apartment.  In both cases, Michelle Balfoort was creative, collaborative, and cooperative in working with us.  I would highly recommend her.

**★★★★★ — charlie198, Dec. 2013**

> We have worked with Balfoort Architecture on several projects.  They are extremely capable, professional, innovative, and truly a pleasure to work with.  From start to finish, they know what they're doing and how to anticipate any issues that typically come up on large custom homes.  I would HIGHLY recommend doing business again with them--in fact, we are currently underway with our next project with Balfoort Architecture--can't wait to see how the next house turns out!!!

**★★★★★ — sarahrazavi, Oct. 2013**

> Michelle Balfoort has a distinctive eye for structural changes that a person without an architectural education would not realize the drastic difference each change makes until the finished space is viewed.

## Selected projects

- [Churchill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/churchill-pj-vj~7303081)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
- [Channel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/channel-pj-vj~7303205)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [Various Interior Design Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/various-interior-design-projects-pj-vj~6198276)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [Modern Home Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-home-office-pj-vj~6198198)
  - Location: Sewall's Point, FL
  - Photos: 2
- [Ponte Vedra](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ponte-vedra-pj-vj~60279)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: Beach house in Ponte Vedra, FL
- [Beautiful Home Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beautiful-home-office-pj-vj~6198140)
  - Location: Stuart, FL
  - Photos: 7
- [Nantucket](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nantucket-pj-vj~5470607)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Baycliff](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baycliff-pj-vj~1403760)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Hillcrest](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillcrest-pj-vj~60276)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 17
  - Description: LEED certified house

[See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bultman-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~377715820)

## Ideabooks

- [View In My Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/116457226/list/view-in-my-room) — 1 idea
- [barchitecture's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75284059/list/barchitecture-s-ideas) — 19 ideas
- [LOST TREE](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114088465/list/lost-tree) — 1 idea
- [merritt island](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80044146/list/merritt-island) — 10 ideas
- [ft pierce](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/111660906/list/ft-pierce) — 7 ideas
- [glass house](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55333636/list/glass-house) — 32 ideas
- [lidell](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102655678/list/lidell) — 1 idea
- [Herons Nest](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98789858/list/herons-nest) — 12 ideas
- [Bultman](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98457131/list/bultman) — 1 idea
- [Creber Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98790127/list/creber-lighting) — 3 ideas
- [johnson](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85132644/list/johnson) — 1 idea
- [meller](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84352908/list/meller) — 7 ideas
- [tropical](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17308566/list/tropical) — 22 ideas
- [nantucket](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78875408/list/nantucket) — 2 ideas
- [pga](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53170978/list/pga) — 20 ideas
- [interior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75284046/list/interior) — 2 ideas
- [bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55333690/list/bedrooms) — 2 ideas
- [js](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33006727/list/js) — 12 ideas
- [Jill Arnold](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7479671/list/jill-arnold) — 37 ideas
- [wood color](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55376108/list/wood-color) — 10 ideas

[See all 23 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/bultmanco)

## Community Q&A

**Q: I would love to know dimensions of the pool. xx** *(in Photo Questions)*

Pool

A: 12x35

**Q: Type of Slender Trunk Palms** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the type of those slender truck palm trees please? Great choice.

A: Alexander palms

**Q: What material is used on the ceiling?  Is it a tile or real wood?** *(in Photo Questions)*

What material is used on the ceiling?  Is it a tile or real wood?

A: \#1 Cypress select with a clear sealer

**Q: mirror** *(in Photo Questions)*

How is the mirror mounted? thank you

A: we built out a small box...maybe 1" to 1-1/2" behind mirror...tiled to it...then set the mirror with mastic on the plywood box

**Q: Roof waterproofing** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can I ask you, since this is a flat roof in Florida , what material did you use to waterproof the roof and open balcony? How much is the slope created on the concrete roof?

A: Slope on the decking and typical flat roof was 1/2" per ft with a modified bituman built up roof system.  We did add an extra liquid membrane on top  of that which helped for our LEED rating. The balcony has the same and the ipe wood deck "floats" on top of the built up system (ie- is not nailed down thru membrane).  The roof in the picture here actually has a slope of 2:12 or 3:12 but that was for design purposes.

**Q: Flooring?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Flooring? What type is it?

A: Ceramic Tile sourced from Casa Cielo in Miami

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-25.*