Steve Stanton, Architect

Steve Stanton’s approach to architecture is inspired by location. His projects start with a structure in need of re-invention and typically share the benefit of an enviable site. He places great value on the quality of a home’s lot, views and outdoor spaces that will be incorporated into his signature indoor/outdoor lifestyle design. Steve enjoys working within the constraints of a remodel which allows him to rethink and maximize the relationship between the structure and its environment. He is dedicated to reusing as much of the existing building and materials as practical, (see the educational and environmental non-profit the Stantons founded, T4T.org )   His modern sensibility never compromises comfort and luxury; each room is uniquely envisioned to be both visually striking and highly functional. Great care is taken to make every detail part of the homes larger aesthetic statement.  As Steve says, “I always go back to Architecture 101. For me it involves sites and shapes, forms and spaces, integrity. The basics.”

Steve moved to Park City full-time in 2011 from Santa Monica, CA., where he lived for some 40 years. During that time he retained architecture as a hobby, remodeling several homes and factories, but his primary business became manufacturing specialty packaging. Growing up in Denver he never lost his desire to live close to the mountains. He finally turned his vacation home in Park City into a full time residence. Moving the family to Utah also allowed him to dive back into architecture full time.

PROJECTS

MORNING STAR, THAYNE’S CANYON, PARK CITY, UTAH

MORNING STAR
THAYNE’S CANYON
PARK CITY, UTAH

RUSTIC CANYON, SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA

RUSTIC CANYON
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA

MID CENTURY MODERN  I  LOT SIZE .75 ACRES
HOUSE SIZE 2,519 SQ FT  I  3 BED, 3 BATH
BUILT 1959  I  REMODELED 2004

MID CENTURY MODERN
LOT SIZE .75 ACRES
HOUSE SIZE 2,519 SQ FT
3 BED, 3 BATH
BUILT 1959, REMODELED 2004

This 1959 mid-century modern home enjoyed an exclusive, secluded location with easy access to everything in West L.A., but was in need of serious updating inside and out. Keeping the original expansive sliding glass doors on two sides of the L-shaped home, the renovation maintained the indoor/outdoor lifestyle originally intended to take advantage of the beautiful canyon weather. Everything else however was replaced and updated. The walls of the small kitchen were removed to create a great room providing a site line from one side of the home to the other; a kitchen island with connected dining room table serves to divide the kitchen from the living room. Unique features include 2 custom outdoor fireplaces, 3 outdoor seating areas, a widened hallway created with Stanton’s signature “box” closets with exposed, recessed neon lights. New hard scape and landscape was created to complement the lines of the house while providing a sense of privacy entering the home.

LITTLE KATE, PARK CITY, UTAH

LITTLE KATE
PARK CITY, UTAH

MOUNTAIN MODERN  I  LOT SIZE .3 ACRES
HOUSE SIZE 2,544 SQ FT  I  4 BEDS, 4 BATHS
BUILT 1976  I  REMODELED 2011

MOUNTAIN MODERN
LOT SIZE .3 ACRES
HOUSE SIZE 2,544 SQ FT
4 BEDS, 4 BATHS
BUILT 1976
REMODELED 2011

This tired 70‘s manufacturing facility features an excellent location just 5 minutes from LAX and 4 major LA freeways. It was intended to house a manufacturing operation, as well as an educational not-for-profit that required both retail and workshop space. With efficiency and economy in mind, one side of the building was closed off, cleaned up and readied to lease with it’s own private entrance, driveway and two loading docks. Common space features a large lobby with reception desk, two large offices and a showcase-style glass wall from which to view the robotic machines and cleanroom assembly area. On one side, the manufacturing facility has two loading docks and staging areas, employee lunchroom and bathrooms, cleanroom and production areas. The opposite side of the common area houses the nonprofit with open desk space, a warehouse and retail area, loading dock, public restrooms and a large work and conference area to accommodate 50+ attendees for educational programs. Both spaces incorporate Re-Use materials as part of the design; two long walls are made of old doors painted in various shades of green – mimicking the exterior paint of the building. Besides reusing old doors as walls, white pegboard and OSB were used for interior walls, floors and desks.

FACTORY WAREHOUSE, GARDENA

FACTORY WAREHOUSE
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA

INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE  I  LOT SIZE 1.38 ACRES
WAREHOUSE SIZE 23,200 SQ FT  I  MULTI -TENANT
BUILT 1964  I  REMODELED 2011

INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE
LOT SIZE 1.38 ACRES
WAREHOUSE  SIZE 23,200 SQ FT
MULTI -TENANT
BUILT 1964,  REMODELED 2011

This tired 70‘s manufacturing facility features an excellent location just 5 minutes from LAX and 4 major LA freeways. It was intended to house a manufacturing operation, as well as an educational not-for-profit that required both retail and workshop space. With efficiency and economy in mind, one side of the building was closed off, cleaned up and readied to lease with it’s own private entrance, driveway and two loading docks. Common space features a large lobby with reception desk, two large offices and a showcase-style glass wall from which to view the robotic machines and cleanroom assembly area. On one side, the manufacturing facility has two loading docks and staging areas, employee lunchroom and bathrooms, cleanroom and production areas. The opposite side of the common area houses the nonprofit with open desk space, a warehouse and retail area, loading dock, public restrooms and a large work and conference area to accommodate 50+ attendees for educational programs. Both spaces incorporate Re-Use materials as part of the design; two long walls are made of old doors painted in various shades of green – mimicking the exterior paint of the building. Besides reusing old doors as walls, white pegboard and OSB were used for interior walls, floors and desks.