a proven track record of delivering award winning, complex projects on time and on budget.

Stephen Hamilton, Architect is passionate about elevating the human experience and creating great places for social interaction.  We enjoy collaborating with a variety of clients at all scales; no project is too small. and our expertise is in finding unique solutions to any design problem.  Each of our many award-winning projects is unique in character and seeks its cues from the special combination of local users and context inherent in any project to create engaging environments that will serve as the setting for great experiences.

As head of Architecture at Westfield during its golden era of ground-breaking iconic projects, Stephen Hamilton has a proven track record of delivering award winning, complex projects on time and on budget.  In addition, our design work leads to measurable success – both in increased foot traffic, social media buzz, and sales.  Our projects are built to withstand the most demanding of customers and keep operating smoothly over the long term, even after having been visited by hundreds of millions of people annually.  We understand what it takes to deliver excellence, inspiration, value, and durability.

Our design work includes everything from large scale mixed-use master-planning, destination town centers to residential, furniture, and garden design.  We are experienced in the full spectrum of project development from the earliest feasibility studies, entitlements, conceptual design, construction administration, and long-term project improvements.  We have had the opportunity to collaborate closely with a broad range of stakeholders and disciplines including municipal officials, community leaders, developers, construction, finance, marketing, operations, leasing, and management teams, which gives us a thorough understanding on what it takes to design, finance, and build great projects that operate successfully over time.

Our process begins with understanding the client and their goals, understanding the user and the context of a particular project, and establishing a north star that will guide the entire team effort in creating a built environment that will resonate with the user and the community for many years to come.

Curiosity

Always asking questions: How can we be smarter? How can we do better?  Constant curiosity leading to surprising connections.  Serendipity.

Passion

We love what we do.  We are motivated to do better.

Empathy

Spirit of collaboration in all we do.  Understanding the best ideas can come from anyone. Our process and results are a reflection of our better selves. 

Dedication

We believe in shared goals and go like hell to achieve them; and have fun along the way.

Value

Fiscal prudence in all choices while identifying what will achieve the most beneficial result.

Innovation

Constant search for what is next and how we can bring it forward to today in a manner that is both inspirational and practical.

Sustainability

Responsibility to future generations in all we do.  From the incorporation of transit solutions and infrastructure to the latest green building technologies to engagement with innovative agencies at the forefront of addressing environmental issues, we identify measures large and small to assure our projects create a place better than where we started.