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STOA History


STOA International Architects, Inc. a Superb Team of Architects, was established in 1983 by C.C. Lee, AIA, in Houston as a full service architectural firm. In July of 2001 STOA purchased the prestigious firm of Harry Golemon Architects and in June 2007 the firm of Amspacher & Amspacher Architects. STOA is proud to carry on the design legacy of Goleman & Rolfe Architects (est. 1947) and Harry Goleman Architects (est. 1987). The firm has a diverse portfolio, including aviation facilities, higher education, K-12, libraries, health care facilities, housing, multi-purpose service centers, community centers, public park support facilities, convention centers and hospitality. Many projects were made possible by acquisitions of our well-established subsidiary office in Pensacola.

Founded in 1983 by C. C. Lee, AIA, LEED AP in Houston, Texas, STOA International Architects, Inc. (HUB/MBE) celebrates its 40th anniversary as an award-winning architecture firm. Throughout the years, we have remained committed to delivering innovative design solutions that not only serve the operational goals of our clients but also express the significance of our clients’ role in the greater community at large.

STOA Architects is a Texas Corporation and certified by the state of Texas as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) and a Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) with multiple offices located in Houston, Texas (HEADQUARTERS), Pensacola & Panama City, Florida (SUBSIDARY).

STOA has been afforded the opportunity to collaborate with some of the best engineering minds in Texas. Through these strategic partnerships, we present our clients with a team of multi-disciplinary consultants with a proven success record.

Why STOA?

  1. Holistic & Creative Perspective
  2. Teamwork & Hands On Approach
  3. Diversified & Community Based Team
  4. Wide Range of Experience
  5. Passionate, Committed & Open minded
  6. Modern Feng-Shui Concepts