Bray Architects is a trusted and innovative leader in educational and civic design. We listen first, then use our knowledge and creativity to guide you through every step of your project.
who we are
We believe in the power of great design to shape lives and communities for the better. We connect with our clients – from school districts to city leaders – and help create lasting solutions.
our practice
When you work with Bray, the first thing we’ll do is listen. Before we design, we get to know your needs, your goals, your budget, and your community.
From facility assessments to master planning, we’ll use conversation, data, and visioning to help you map out your needs.
Drawing on our depth of knowledge, we’ll engage our team’s creativity to create the best solution for your community and your budget.
We’ll look at who you are and how you’ll use your space to create a thoughtful and functional design that reflects your brand and community.
From stakeholder meetings to referendum campaigns, we’ll help to make sure your community is informed, engaged, and heard.
Everything we achieve, we do together. Our employee-owned firm is built on trust and driven to make connections. We’re looking for team members who want to stretch their creativity, grow their career, and serve as partners with our clients.
Insights and team spotlights. Pro tips and project highlights. Explore what’s happening with our team, our industry, and our community.
We are excited to announce that Nathan Derks, AIA, project leader and architect at Bray Architects received a Rising Young Professional of the Year award from The Daily Reporter. Nathan keeps pushing the limits for young architects and is a true rising star within the industry. Starting his career as a senior project coordinator at…
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October 20, 2023
Josie May is the proposal and communication coordinator and is responsible for the coordination and creation of proposals. She also works on coordinating and creating interview documents (that occurs after we have been shortlisted and chosen for an interview by the client). Switching to the communications field in college after starting on a pre-med track,…
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October 16, 2023
We are thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotions of our exceptional team members and welcome several recent graduates to our team as well as welcome back a former employee. This summer, we welcomed seven recent graduates from the following universities: Iowa State University, UW-Madison, and UW-Milwaukee. We also welcomed back Marcel Franz as project specialist.…
Read more about Moving + Shaping Bray
July 27, 2023
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