Stengel Hill is a nationally ranked, full-service architectural and interior design firm
SH is nationally recognized among the Top‑20 firms in the Building Design & Construction (BD+C) Giants Survey for Hospital Facility Architecture (currently #19) and maintains a consistent presence in the national Top‑25 rankings published by Modern Healthcare Magazine (currently #20). Our continued growth reflects both our design approach and the strong reputation we have established within the industry, enabling us to expand our services across the country. Today, we are licensed to practice architecture across the country, allowing us to support a diverse range of Clients with successful projects that deliver predictable outcomes while minimizing the demands on their time and resources. We prioritize long‑term relationships with Organizations that view their Architect as a genuine partner, and we approach every Project with the understanding that our reputation is directly tied to its success. As a result of this commitment, we are proud that approximately 95% of our work originates from existing business relationships, reflecting the trust and confidence our Clients continue to place in us.
Our History
Stengel Hill (SH) was founded in 1996 by Bradford (Brad) Stengel and Charles (Chip) Hill. We are a full-service architectural and interior design firm with offices in Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky; Tampa Bay, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; and affiliate offices in San Diego, California. Brad and Chip contribute extensive professional expertise in the planning and design of complex institutional, healthcare, and educational environments. Three decades later, they continue to guide the firm with a commitment to long-term client relationships and an exceptional professional environment for our staff.
Our Philosophy
Our focused Integrated Design Process, combined with our attention to detail and proven experience, provides our clients with an architectural partner whose objectives include providing design solutions for the immediate challenge, as well as laying the foundation for the long term goals of the facilities which we serve. We advocate energy conscious and evidence based design, and we are committed to understanding how our clients’ business culture affects their architectural goals.
