The Power of Place
STOEV forges strong collaborations with property developers, renowned brands, and private clients, shaping a diverse portfolio across residential, hospitality, conservation, institutional, urban design, and master planning sectors. Stoev’s approach to design is about creating beautiful landscapes that tell stories, explore identities, foster a sense of place that brings landscape to the forefront. This nuanced approach ensures that each project is unique, reflecting the specific character of its location and the vision of its stakeholders. Stoev’s approach is not merely about aesthetics; it curates experiences that resonate on a deeper level, encouraging individuals to engage with their environment in often new and inspiring ways.
At the core of STOEV’s design ethos approach are four guiding principles:
We believe in fostering intimate, personal relationships with our clients. Our team is deeply invested in each project, listening closely and collaborating openly to create remarkable outcomes. We view every project as an exciting journey of mutual understanding and respect.
Our design process is rooted in a profound connection to the land. We take time to experience each site with all our senses, delving into its history and unique characteristics. This intuitive approach allows us to unearth the magic of a place and envision its full potential, regardless of scale.
Respect for the natural world is intrinsic to our design philosophy. We strive to deepen the connection between people and nature, creating sustainable environments that allow individuals to experience the natural world on a personal level. Our commitment to environmental responsibility informs every decision we make.
We create vibrant, ecologically sustainable places of lasting value. Our designs transcend fleeting trends, aiming for a sense of timelessness that connects people to the land. By treating each site with reverence and considering it our muse, we bring to life the magic and power of place, crafting distinctive human experiences that enrich and invigorater in creating iconic enduring and harmonious landscapes that enrich lives and respect the natural world.
Shilpa Stoev is the founder and principal of Stoev Design Group Inc. With over 25 years of experience in the design industry, Shilpa has developed strong connections in luxury hospitality, residential design, urban design, and planning, working on projects across the globe. Her approach is deeply rooted in understanding client needs, allowing her to craft bespoke spaces that harmonize creativity and collaboration. Shilpa’s expertise spans a diverse range of project types, including luxury hotels and resorts, branded residential developments, and urban planning initiatives. Shilpa’s design philosophy emphasizes the importance of meaningful interactions with the natural world, striving to deepen the connections between people and their environments. She believes that every project is an unexpected adventure, reflecting a commitment to creating lasting value and transforming landscapes into places of inspiration and identity.
Patrícia Akinaga is a distinguished landscape designer, urban planner, and architect with over twenty-five years of experience. Her expertise encompasses a wide array of projects, including reclaimed landscapes, urban parks, mixed-use developments, cultural institutions, and educational campuses across the U.S., South America, and Africa. Fluent in four languages, Patrícia brings a deep understanding of cultural nuances to her work, which is grounded in sustainable principles aimed at environmental restoration and enhancing social well-being. She is also a respected lecturer in Brazil, Ecuador, and the U.S., sharing her insights and experiences with diverse audiences.
In his various leadership roles as a managing director, design director and technical director his responsibilities have included mentoring and developing staff to achieve higher levels of utilization, onboarding consultant teams, creating systems and guidelines, proposal preparation and negotiation, legal and insurance firm review as well as construction cost trending while leading DD and CD package delivery.
Scott’s focused expertise includes construction systems selections, complex craft level detailing, materials research and code compliance, project delivery emphasizing a systems approach to cost control in addition to creating quality control programs and overseeing firm-wide standards for documentation, specifications and services during construction. Scott has participated in leading the creation of landscapes with higher and higher degrees of sustainability.