Michael J. Burns Architects, LTD
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President Michael J. Burns, AIA, CID

Michael J. Burns established, Michael J. Burns Architects, Ltd., in 1983 and serves as Point-of-Contact, Architect, and Project Manager for historical, religious, educational, corporate and governmental clients. With 30 years of architectural experience, he provides a sensitive and practical approach to building design, modernization and/or renovation.

Mike recently completed a Warehouse Conversion to Visual Arts and Architecture School for North Dakota State University, the historic renovation of the former Northern School Supply Building in downtown Fargo. Other notable projects include St. Joseph’s Catholic Church renovation and addition in Moorhead, the Historic Renovation of the Great Northern Depot in Fargo, and the Clay County Courtrooms (4) addition and remodel in Moorhead. His architectural experience includes the following projects:

Remodeling / Renovation / Restoration

  • Ceres Hall Historic Renovation, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
  • NDSU Downtown Campus: Historic Renovation of Robb Lawrence Building, Fargo, ND
  • North Dakota State Capitol Restoration, Bismarck, ND
  • Clay County Courthouse Addition/Remodeling, Moorhead, MN
  • Coughlin Campanile Exterior Restoration, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
  • Fort Sisseton Commanding Officers Quarters Historic Renovation, Fort Sisseton, ND
  • Gilmore Hotel Historic Renovation, 14 Market-rate Housing Units, Deadwood, SD
  • Cannon Falls Science Rooms, Cannon Falls, MN
  • Historic Roadside Site Restorations: Orr, Craigie Flour Mill, Gooseberry Falls, Split Rock Lighthouse Overlook, Minnesota Department of Transportation, MN
  • Bishop Whipple Hall Historic Renovation, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN

Additions / New Construction

  • Courtroom Addition & Remodeling, Clay County Courthouse, Moorhead, MN
  • Living Learning Center West, NDSU, Fargo, ND
  • Minard Hall Addition, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
  • Leidel Education Center, West Fargo Public Schools, West Fargo, ND
  • ND DOT Hailstone Creek and Hefti Rest Areas, Bismarck and Devils Lake, ND

Programming / Reports / Studies

  • Ceres Hall Renovation
  • Historic Roadside Development Structures Preservation and Restoration Report, Minnesota Department of Transportation, 28 T. H. Sites, MN
  • Minard Hall Renovation
  • Judicial Study: Foster County Courthouse, Carrington, ND
  • North Dakota State Capitol and J-Wing Exterior and Public Interior Restoration Study, Bismarck, ND
  • Student Housing Renovation Study, Churchill Hall, NDSU, Fargo, ND
  • Target Hardening Study: North Dakota State Capitol, Bismarck, ND
  • Historic Tax Act Application