20 August 2025

The Power of Interior Design to Impact Positive Futures for People and Communities

STORY #9: BAC: A space for the design community designed with the design community

This is Part 10 of a 10 Part Series, derived from my lecture at the Boston Architectural College Student Lecture Series “Just Futures”.  My lecture was titled  “The Power of Interior Design to Impact Positive Futures for People and Communities”.  My message was that Interior Design has the power and responsibility to positively impact people,...

25 June 2025

The Power of Interior Design to Impact Positive Futures for People and Communities

STORY #8: JAZZ URBANE CAFE: Creating a place that represents the hold and the throughlines of the history of artistic walking and meaning in the world

This is Part 9 of a 10 Part Series, derived from my lecture at the Boston Architectural College Student Lecture Series “Just Futures”.  My lecture was titled  “The Power of Interior Design to Impact Positive Futures for People and Communities”.  My message was that Interior Design has the power and responsibility to positively impact people,...

17 June 2025

The Power of Interior Design to Impact Positive Futures for People and Communities

STORY #7: PEOPLE INCORPORATED: Shaping Spaces for Tomorrow's Future Leaders

This is Part 8 of a 10 Part Series, derived from my lecture at the Boston Architectural College Student Lecture Series “Just Futures”.  My lecture was titled  “The Power of Interior Design to Impact Positive Futures for People and Communities”.  My message was that Interior Design has the power and responsibility to positively impact people,...

02 June 2025

The Power of Interior Design to Impact Positive Futures for People and Communities

STORY #6: MOO Great Design for Everyone

This is Part 7 of a 10 Part Series, derived from my lecture at the Boston Architectural College Student Lecture Series “Just Futures”.  My lecture was titled  “The Power of Interior Design to Impact Positive Futures for People and Communities”.  My message was that Interior Design has the power and responsibility to positively impact people,...

23 May 2025

The Power of Interior Design to Impact Positive Futures for People and Communities

STORY #5: CAFE SAUVAGE A Taste of the Real Paris in Boston

This is Part 6 of a 10 Part Series, derived from my lecture at the Boston Architectural College Student Lecture Series “Just Futures”.  My lecture was titled  “The Power of Interior Design to Impact Positive Futures for People and Communities”.  My message was that Interior Design has the power and responsibility to positively impact people,...

19 May 2025

The Power of Interior Design to Impact Positive Futures for People and Communities

STORY #4: GREENTOWN LABS A Space for Climate Tech Innovators Designed by and for the Innovation Community

This is Part 5 of a 10 Part Series, derived from my lecture at the Boston Architectural College Student Lecture Series “Just Futures”.  My lecture was titled  “The Power of Interior Design to Impact Positive Futures for People and Communities”.  My message was that Interior Design has the power and responsibility to positively impact people,...

26 March 2025

The Power of Interior Design to Impact Positive Futures for People and Communities

STORY #3: TRC A Community Music Workspace Designed By and For the Music Maker Community

This is Part 4 of a 10 Part Series, derived from my lecture at the Boston Architectural College Student Lecture Series “Just Futures”.  My lecture was titled  “The Power of Interior Design to Impact Positive Futures for People and Communities”.  My message was that Interior Design has the power and responsibility to positively impact people,...

05 March 2025

The Power Of Interior Design to Impact Positive Future for People and Communities

STORY #2: HAYNES HOUSE at MADISON PARK More than "Just Finishes"

This is Part 3 of a 10 Part Series, derived from my lecture at the Boston Architectural College Student Lecture Series “Just Futures”.  My lecture was titled  “The Power of Interior Design to Impact Positive Futures for People and Communities”.  My message was that Interior Design has the power and responsibility to positively impact people,...

26 February 2025

The Power of Interior Design to Impact Positive Futures for People and Communities

STORY #1: BODEGA MAKEOVER Rethinking the Neighborhood Bodega with and for the Community

This is Part 2 of a 10 Part Series, derived from my lecture at the Boston Architectural College Student Lecture Series “Just Futures”.  My lecture was titled  “The Power of Interior Design to Impact Positive Futures for People and Communities”.  My message was that Interior Design has the power and responsibility to positively impact people,...

10 January 2025
The Power of Interior Design to Impact Positive Futures for People and Communities

In what is one of the most memorable moments of my career (so far!), I was invited by the Boston Architectural College to present at the BAC’s Student Lecture Series “Just Futures”!  This was such an incredible honor, as not only was I proud to be asked to share my experiences and work, it was...

11 December 2024
Get to know Lindsey Anderson

What made you decide to become a designer? I've always been interested in the transformation of space. When I was younger, you could always hear me pushing furniture around in my room, rearranging the layout and adding new pieces of my own art to the walls. I loved exploring and creating different ways to use...

07 May 2024
Get to know Helmsley Alphonse

What made you decide to become a designer? I originally wanted to become a landscape architect because I was interested in exploring the dichotomies between urban and suburban landscapes and infrastructure as a teenager while growing up in the city of Boston. During my first year in architecture school I had an internship with the...

03 April 2024
STA Design Travel Book 2024

Here at STA Design, we value the idea that inspiration be gathered from many different sources. We believe that design can be inspired by our own lives and backgrounds, the city we live in, the people we meet, and all the places we visit.   The design of a place or space is never done...

13 February 2024
Get to know Deandre Avant

What is your favorite color? My favorite color is green. My very first favorite color was yellow and then for a temporary time it was orange. Around the time I was 10 then my favorite color became green. I love the middle shade of green where it’s not too dark but it’s not super light...

28 December 2023
Get to know Isioma Uzor

What made you decide to become a designer? As a kid, I always hated ugly (“self-defined”) buildings and I couldn’t understand why people built buildings the way they do. I would always imagine what the space would look like if I made changes to the space or building in general but that was just childish...

21 December 2023
The Use of AI in Architecture

Image created using https://deepai.org/machine-learning-model/text2img Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various industries, and architecture is no exception. The incorporation of AI in architecture can provide numerous advantages, including increased productivity, precision, and sustainability. One of the most significant contributions of AI in architecture is the ability to optimize building designs. Using machine learning algorithms, AI...