What Stanev Potts Architects does

Stanev Potts Architects is a compact, woman-owned architectural firm founded in 2007 in Philadelphia by principals Petra Stanev and Stephan Potts. The five-person studio operates a hands-on model in which founders are directly involved in all phases of every project, delivering full architectural services from pre-design through construction administration, supplemented by pre-acquisition consulting for real estate investors and feasibility studies for property owners. Service offerings also include permitting support, fundraising assistance, and an in-house custom fabrication line producing bespoke lighting, sculpture, and architectural decorative elements using laser cutting, casting, and materials research.

The firm serves clients across hospitality, commercial, institutional, multi-family residential, and high-end single-family residential sectors, with a geographic focus on Philadelphia and the New York City metro area and select projects in Massachusetts and Iceland. Notable clients include AKA Hotels (multi-phase Rittenhouse and Times Square conversions), MANNA (Steven Korman Nutrition Center), University of Pennsylvania College Hall, Philadelphia Film Society, FMC Tower, Delve (formerly Bresslergroup), and B+B Lab powered by Jefferson. The firm holds USGBC membership with LEED- and Well Building-accredited professionals on staff, AIA membership, and nationally-certified woman-owned business enterprise (WBE) status.

The business model is project-based professional services with custom quote-based pricing on multi-year contracts; no public pricing is disclosed. Revenue is generated through direct client engagement, supported by a content-marketing journal, organic social presence on Instagram/Pinterest/LinkedIn, earned media, and industry presentations at venues such as the Philadelphia Center for Architecture. The practice has been recognized with multiple design awards including the Philadelphia AIA PEA Prize, AIA Philadelphia Divine Detail Award, and AIA Pennsylvania Preservation Award, and received an NCARB grant to support the IDEAS research collaboration with Philadelphia University.

Name

Stanev Potts Architects

Legal name

Stanev Potts Architects

Website

https://sparchs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Compact, woman-owned Philadelphia architectural firm founded in 2007 delivering full design, feasibility, permitting, and custom fabrication services across hospitality, commercial, institutional, and residential sectors for clients including hotels, universities, non-profits, and product developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (54141)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ), Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Hospitality architecture
• Commercial architecture
• Residential architecture
• Feasibility consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full range of traditional architectural services from pre-design through construction administration, project types include hospitality, commercial, institutional, multi-family and high-end single family residential sectors. Also engages in pre-acquisition consulting for real estate investors and feasibility studies for property owners.
2. Hospitality Architecture: Hotel and restaurant design services in Philadelphia and New York City metro areas, including boutique and custom design projects with high level of service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stanev Potts Architects is a compact, woman-owned architectural firm providing award-winning architectural design, feasibility, and consulting services across the hospitality, commercial, institutional, multi-family, and high-end single-family residential sectors. Services span the full project lifecycle from pre-design consulting and feasibility studies through full design and construction administration, with specialized in-house fabrication for custom lighting, sculpture, and architectural art installations.

Product overview

Stanev Potts Architects is a compact, woman-owned architectural firm founded in 2007 that provides a comprehensive suite of architectural and consulting services. Their portfolio spans hospitality, commercial, institutional, multi-family residential, and high-end single-family residential sectors. Services range from pre-design feasibility studies and consulting through full architectural design and construction administration. The firm also offers specialized fabrication services for custom lighting and architectural art installations. Their work has been recognized with multiple design awards including the Philadelphia AIA PEA prize.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hospitality Architecture Full-service hospitality architecture for hotel and restaurant clients in the Philadelphia and New York City metro areas, spanning boutique properties, multi-floor reconfigurations, and complete gut renovations.
• Commercial Architecture Commercial interior design and architecture services for office fit-outs, research facilities, and commercial buildings for enterprise and product-development clients.
• Residential Architecture High-end single-family residential design services including complete renovations, new construction, and townhouse work for luxury residential clients.
• Multi-Family Architecture Multi-family residential projects including adaptive reuse warehouse conversions and new mixed-use buildings for developers and property owners.
• Institutional & Academic Architecture Architectural services for academic institutions, non-profits, and public facilities including renovations and new construction.
• Feasibility & Planning Services Pre-acquisition consulting for real estate investors and feasibility studies for property owners interested in maximizing the use of their properties.
• Fabrications Custom fabrication services including lighting design, sculptures, and architectural art installations created in-house or with fabricators, leveraging materials research, casting, laser cutting, and drilling.
• Pre-Design Consulting Pre-design phase consulting including site analysis, program development, and initial feasibility assessments.
• Construction Administration Construction administration services overseeing project execution from design through completion.
• Permitting Consulting Expertise in interfacing with public agencies during complex permitting processes, supported by involvement in client fundraising efforts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23,000 SF interior fit-out for MANNA non-profit organization
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Philadelphia UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2015Collaboration with Philadelphia University as part of a curriculum initiative to blend academic and real-world experience. The IDEAS (Interdisciplinary Design and Experimental Architecture Studio) program integrates Stanev Potts' professional expertise into cross-disciplinary explorations of emerging technologies, materials, and environmental issues. NCARB granted the initiative over $34,000 to explore architectural textile composites for building envelopes.
• USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council)minorOthersFirm members are USGBC members with several LEED- and Well Building-accredited professionals. Sustainability and environmental responsibility are deeply rooted in firm ethos.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aidlin Darling Design: Boutique architecture practice recognized for craft-driven residential, hospitality, and cultural projects — directly comparable in studio size, design-driven identity, and award profile.
• DIGSAU: Philadelphia-based boutique architecture studio with a comparable compact, design-led model and portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and adaptive reuse work — directly comparable in size, geography, and project types.
• Interface Studio Architects: Philadelphia-based architecture firm working across residential, institutional, and adaptive reuse projects with a similarly small, design-driven team — a direct peer in geography, scale, and project mix.
• Gardner + Henne: Small Philadelphia architecture practice working across residential and small-scale commercial projects with a hands-on principal model — comparable in size and geographic focus.
• David Jameson Architect: Boutique residential and commercial architecture studio known for design excellence and principal-led delivery — directly comparable in boutique positioning and craftsmanship focus.
• Atkin Olshin Schade Architects: Philadelphia architecture practice with a comparable boutique footprint working on cultural, institutional, and residential projects — closely aligned in client types and design-led approach.
• Meyer Architects: Hospitality-focused architecture practice with deep experience in hotel and restaurant design — directly comparable to Stanev Potts' hospitality portfolio and boutique studio positioning.
• Hanrahan Meyers Architects: Boutique architecture firm with comparable practice across residential, cultural, and adaptive reuse projects — aligned in studio scale and design-led positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Olson Kundig: Design-led architecture firm with strong hospitality, residential, and custom fabrication capabilities — comparable in emphasizing bespoke detailing, fabrication, and craft, though at a meaningfully larger scale.
• Bohlin Cywinski Jackson: Established Philadelphia-headquartered architecture firm with award-winning work across residential, commercial, and cultural projects — a larger incumbent operating in the same regional market and overlapping design ethos.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stanev-potts-architects
• Instagraminstagram.com/stanevpotts
• Pinterestpinterest.com/stanevpotts

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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