Business Details
We founded Standing Architecture in 1991 and have operated for over three decades. We specialize in architectural, planning, interior, and lighting design for projects ranging from large institutional programs to intimate residential commissions. We approach each brief as a unique problem, developing tailored solutions that respond to specific site, program, and client constraints. Our team maintains close collaborations with structural, MEP engineers, and contractors to ensure seamless integration of all building systems. We hold LEED Accredited Professional credentials and consistently apply sustainable strategies such as daylighting, solar heating, and natural ventilation. Our founder, Alastair Standing, earned an AIA Excellence in Design Award for his first private commission, underscoring our commitment to design excellence.
We have been featured in The New York Times, Architectural Lighting, HG, and international publications across Europe and Japan, reflecting our recognized expertise. We adhere to rigorous professional standards as members of the AIA, RIBA, and the Green Building Certification Institute. We prioritize client satisfaction by delivering designs that balance aesthetics, performance, and budgetary goals. We provide comprehensive services from concept through construction documentation, ensuring projects are realized on schedule and within budget. We continually refine our process through teaching and studio leadership, sharing knowledge with the next generation of designers.
We have been featured in The New York Times, Architectural Lighting, HG, and international publications across Europe and Japan, reflecting our recognized expertise. We adhere to rigorous professional standards as members of the AIA, RIBA, and the Green Building Certification Institute. We prioritize client satisfaction by delivering designs that balance aesthetics, performance, and budgetary goals. We provide comprehensive services from concept through construction documentation, ensuring projects are realized on schedule and within budget. We continually refine our process through teaching and studio leadership, sharing knowledge with the next generation of designers.
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of architectural experience.
- Our founder is a LEED Accredited Professional.
- We earned an AIA Excellence in Design Award.
- Our projects are featured in The New York Times.
- We maintain close collaborations with top engineers and contractors.
Services
Architectural Design
Architectural Design creates comprehensive building concepts from initial vision to final construction documents. We serve developers, owners, and institutions seeking innovative, functional spaces across large and small scales. Clients receive designs that integrate aesthetics, performance, and regulatory compliance, ensuring projects are realized on schedule and budget.
Interior Design
Interior Design tailors interior environments to reflect client lifestyles and brand identities. We work with homeowners, boutique hotels, and commercial tenants requiring cohesive, functional interiors. Our solutions enhance spatial flow, daylight utilization, and material durability, delivering spaces that improve occupant satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Lighting Design
Lighting Design engineers illumination strategies that balance aesthetics, energy efficiency, and occupant wellbeing. We assist architects, developers, and facility managers needing precise lighting plans for diverse program types. The result is optimized visual comfort, reduced operating costs, and compliance with sustainability certifications.
Sustainable Design
Sustainable Design integrates daylighting, solar heating, and natural ventilation to create selfmaintaining buildings. We serve clients aiming for LEED certification or reduced environmental impact across residential and institutional projects. Our approach delivers measurable energy savings, healthier indoor environments, and longterm asset value.
