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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU

THE TEAM

Our team brings a variety of design and technical knowledge and experience to our work.

Attention to detail and collaboration with our clients is the key to successful projects and happy clients.

Achieving results is our way of bringing you back!

NEIL STEVENSON, PRESIDENT

Neil Stevenson founded Neil Stevenson Architects in 1992 after graduating from Tulane University and spending his apprenticeship in Charleston. Originally from Eaton's Neck on Long Island, Neil made the move to sunny Charleston after graduating, fell in love with the City and never turned back. 


TARA ROMANO, VICE PRESIDENT

Tara Romano, Vice president, joined the firm in 1997. A University of Tennessee graduate, she has over 25 years of design and project management experience and has been a key management partner in developing the firm into a successful business over the past 24 years. 


AMY KAY STONEY, SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Amy Kay Stoney, a University of Cincinnati and Clemson graduate, joined the firm in 2016 with over 14 years of prior architectural experience working in Charleston.  Amy has nearly 20 years of design and project management experience and special knowledge in interiors, lighting and 3D visualization.


AWARD WINNING DESIGNS

While keeping our clients happy is our number one priority, we are proud of our awards and achievements:


2008 Best In American Living Award for "Best Urban Smart Growth Neighborhood/Community Award"

Midtown of Charleston Residential Development


2012 City of Charleston Award for Design Excellence

"Buildings within the Historic District"

OUR SERVICES

  • Restaurants, Bars, Breweries, Distilleries 
  • Hotels / Hospitality and Event Spaces 
  • Residential Developments 
  • Single-family Residences
  • Retail and Office Buildings 
  • New Construction 
  • Renovations and Additions 
  • Feasibility Studies 

WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY...

I rarely review a company, but when someone not only meets my expectations by exceeds them, I feel compelled to do so. Neil Stevenson, Tara Romano and the rest of the staff have been fantastic from the start. Neil listened to our thoughts and ideas then ran with the concept from start to finish. I highly recommend Neil Stevenson to everyone looking for anything from a remodel to new construction!

REPEAT BUSINESS IS THE BEST COMPLIMENT...

We value our relationships with our clients and aim to achieve a collaborative process that keeps our clients involved and close to the design through each phase. Our best compliment is when our clients come back to us for business. We are proud to have many repeat clients that range from developers to business owners to home-owners.


Here are some of our repeat clients:

BASIL THAI CUISINE 

(Downtown, Mt.Pleasant, Columbia, Charlotte, Greenville, Park Circle)


VICIOUS BISCUIT

(Mt. Pleasant, Nexton)


KING AND SOCIETY

(Multiple hospitality and residential projects in downtown Charleston and the surrounding areas)


KENNEDY RICHTER CONSTRUCTION

(Multiple office buildings in downtown Charleston and the surrounding areas)


LOW TIDE BREWING

(John’s Island and upcoming location)


MOE'S SOUTHWESTERN GRILL

(Downtown, West Ashley, Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston)


STELLA NOVA

(Downtown Cigar Factory and Mt. Pleasant salons)


LONGEVITY FITNESS

(Downtown Charleston)


ECO-FITNESS

(Downtown Charleston and Mt. Pleasant)


YO BURRITO

(Downtown Charleston and Mt. Pleasant)


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