Steven Holl Architects

Steven Holl Architects is an architecture and urban design practice working with the relationship between space, light, and place. The relationship between program, layout, and context is central when considering services of this kind: spatial decisions need to respond to planned activities, site characteristics, and the needs of people using the facilities.

Its portfolio includes museums, university facilities, housing, and mixed-use programs. The conception of each building starts with its particular site conditions and connects a spatial idea with the functional needs of the people who will use it. Reviewing references by program and context helps identify which aspects of the practice can respond to the priorities of a particular assignment and its intended users.

An initial inquiry benefits from identifying the building use, location, approximate area, and whether the assignment involves new construction or an existing property. Reviewing comparable projects helps frame a discussion about scope, design stages, and coordination with the specialists required for the proposed work.