A house and home of any size, design, and location is at the heart of our lives as humans.  It is a privilidge to design houses for people and then to see that place become a home.  Finding our home in the world is not so easy, so many things go into that effort, also there is great joy in the process.  Our Process is to collaborate with our clients to shape their environment.  Our goal is to create a place you can call home with a big emotional connection and a small environmental footprint. 

Mr. Stahnke co-founded Stahnke + Kitagawa Architects with Erlynne Kitagawa in 2001.  He graduated from Washington University with a batchelor's degree and a master's degree in Architecture.  He also stidied at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Registered Architect

LEED acredited professional BD&C

Memeber of the American Instutue of Architects

Ms. Kitagawa co-founded Stahnke + Kitagawa Architects with Bruce Stahnke in 2001.  She graduated from Washington University with a batchelor's degree and a master's degree in Architecture.  

Registered Architect

Ms. Kitagawa also established Dog Island Fleece and creates needle felted miniatures in a variety of designs.  Visit www.dogislandfleece.com to see her portfolio.