Stephen Peters Architects has provided full design services for various projects and clients, public and private, institutional and commercial, and residential throughout Southeast Alaska and the Pacific Northwest for over 30 years. While our base is Southeast Alaska, projects have included sites in western North America, Hawaii, and other parts of the world. Our services have included project and construction management, feasibility studies, masterplans, and full architectural design services for a wide variety of new and adaptive re-use of structures. Many of our projects have included renovation and additions to Historic Properties. We utilize the best available technology for planning and the creation of solutions to our clients’ special requirements, closely monitoring design and construction concepts to ensure that the project remains within budget and future maintenance needs are within the owner’s means.
Stephen Peters' role as managing Principal brings the highest level of experience and knowledge to all phases of each project. His knowledge of local design conditions, regulatory requirements, and local projects costs helps guide the design team in the development of innovative, cost-effective concept design.
SPA' refined project management system, developed over years of experience on projects of various sizes and scope, has yielded innovative and appropriate designs that are both executed on time and within budget. Stephen will be involved for the duration of each project, from the initial start-up meeting through construction and post-construction services.
Stephen Peters
spa Principal, AIA, NCARB, UIA
35+ yrs experience, Licensed in Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Colorado, California
BA Architecture, University of California, Berkeley with Honors, 1972
Adjunct Associate Professor, Architecture, University of Oregon, 1986-89
Todd Lesko
spa Technical/Production staff since 2006
15+ yrs experience: construction trades, stained glass design/production, music composition
Architecture coursework, University of New Mexico
Awards
Stephen Peters Architects and preceding firms led by him have been the recipients of numerous design awards including:
AIA Alaska Chapter Honor Award 1991, Cape Fox Tram Landing, Ketchikan
AIA Northwest and Pacific Region Honor Award, Cape Fox Tram Landing, Ketchikan
AIA Alaska Chapter Honorable Mention 1992, Hoge Studio/Shop, Seattle
AIA Alaska Chapter Honor Award 1993 Unbuilt Category, The Spruce Mill, Ketchikan
AIA Alaska Chapter Award of Merit, 1994, Ted Ferry Civic Center, Ketchikan
AIA Alaska Chapter Special Recognition Award, 1996, Ketchikan Airport Walkway,Ketchikan
AIA Alaska Chapter Merit Award, 1999, “A Touch of Gold” Pavilion, Ketchikan
AIA Alaska Chapter Special Recognition Award, 2000, Salmon Landing Kingfisher Bar, Ketchikan
Other Awards and Honors:
AIA Home of the Month Award, Carkonen Apartments, with Olson Walker Partners, Seattle
AIA Seattle Chapter Honor Award, Hillclimb Court Condominiums, with Olson Walker Partners, Seattle
Selected Entry, "Wanted: A New York Waterfront" Competition with Arte-Pettinari: published in Arredo Urbano No. 27/28 ,1988