STUDENT HOUSING & CAMPUS MASTER PLANNING Stegman+Associates sees each student housing project as a part of a system and we pay particular attention to how the components enhance the whole. Recognizing that while at college, students thrive in environments that support their developmental needs, our master planning and preliminary design work for colleges and universities often includes program-matching exercises to ensure that the proposed housing typologies are responding to long-term and campus-wide goals for projected enrollment. Detailed programming reflects not only the specific housing typologies needed, but the support programs and spaces that create a full residential experience. From the Campus wide planning studies, to housing renewal and finish selections for individual building renovations, S+A understands how to align all parts of the architectural process to the strategic intent of the institution, and creating positive user development.
COMMERCIAL AND HOSPITALITY WORK S+A brings our expertise in programming studies and strategy to clients building commercial space, office space, and hospitality projects. Understanding program wants and needs within the complex, multi-functional living, co-working, or recreational spaces, that clients often want to create is the first step to creating architecture that functions well over time. Campus master planning experience informs our ability to design unique and tailored programs that respond to the diverse needs of clients in a diverse range of building types. Whether it be a hotel or an office, centering comfort of user experience, and long term strategic intent over design trends makes for spaces and architecture that holds its own through the fluctuating uses and renovations that often characterize commercial and hospitality architecture.
NON PROFIT & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Architecture has the ability not just to create a positive experience worthy of a photo, but to aid in the development and improvement of individuals and communities who use it. S+A understands that even when well intentioned, architecture can still fail to satisfy users who weren't considered in the planning, especially those at physical or social disadvantage. Creating a sense of place and community starts with understanding the people served by the building through focus group and surveying. Whether it be gender-affirming facilities, wheelchair accessible buildings, or inter-faith environments, we understand that active tools need to be employed to understand the needs of others.