Get to Know Us

Creating a collaborative culture that elevates our people, places, and profession.

Established in 1981, STOA Architects is a minority-owned, small-business architectural design firm serving local, regional, and national clients from its downtown Pensacola and Panama City, Florida offices. STOA has extensive federal and local governmental client experience and extensive experience with resilient coastal design as well as secure facilities.

Throughout its 40-year history, STOA has completed projects for commercial, military, industrial, municipal government, education, medical, and residential clients. These projects range in size and scope from small 500-square-foot renovation projects to new facilities encompassing over $200 million in construction value.

STOA’s staff is comprised of 25 employees including 10 registered architects, 6 architectural designers, 1 NCIDQ Certified interior designer, 1 interior design associate, 5 LEED APs (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professionals), 1 full-time sustainability expert, and a talented technical support staff. The STOA Architects Team becomes a strategic partner with clients on every project to achieve their goals.

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Our
Mission

Our mission is to provide sound advice and quality design solutions for our clients' most unique architectural challenges. We believe that the success of any project is achieved through open communication between the client and design team. We begin every project by listening to the client's individual needs and obtaining a thorough understanding of their project goals. We deliver sustainable solutions through a whole-building design approach that encourages a collaborative, integrated design process.

Our Work

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"I am very happy with the work STOA did on the Tiger Point Community Center. They took the needs of the community and user groups, through meetings in the community, and incorporated that into the design of the facility. We have received lots of positive feedback about the community center and ancillary structures."

Former Commissioner Lane Lynchard

Santa Rosa County District 5

At STOA, a sense of community is at our core. Stoicism emphasizes the benefit of community above individual gain or benefit. Our Team is genuinely committed to the principle of community involvement and supports and encourages team member participation in numerous community organizations and charities.