Ste-ad

Ste-ad STEAD
Design-focused Architecture, Interior Design Practice based in Hong Kong. We offer a wide range of Architectural Services including all phases of Design.

Sean T Ellis - Architecture & Design Limited OUR ORIGINS

STEAD is an Architectural practice founded by Sean T Ellis, AIA in 2021 in Hong Kong. Having gained experience working for several prominent, international Architecture firms in New York City and Hong Kong, STEAD was founded to prioritise a few key elements of Architecture:

Design

To push design further and to create beautiful and provoca

tive places and objects will always be at the forefront of what we do

Modularity

To make components of Architecture repeatable, yet customizable, to reduce cost and potentially benefit Sustainability

Sustainability

To focus effort and research on reducing carbon footprint within Architecture and the built environment

OUR FOCUS

At STEAD we focus on developing engaging designs with the intent of creating simple, yet provocative experiences by use of materials and spatial arrangement. We do not wish to be interesting, we wish to be good. We provide services in Architecture as well as several fields of design. OUR EXPERIENCE

We have nearly 20 Years of experience working in large international firms in New York and Hong Kong that is key to providing quality in our work at STEAD. That experience includes working on a wide range of high profile commercial, residential, and cultural projects throughout Asia, Europe and the USA. OUR SERVICES

We offer a wide range of Architectural Services including all phases of Design. We are highly experienced in creating complex 3-dimensional geometries, technical architectural detailing and computational design as well as graphic and industrial design. ARCHITECTURE:

Residential
Commercial
Hotels
Retail
Food and Beverage
Theaters
Cultural
Installations
Renovations

CONSULTING
INTERIOR DESIGN
FAÇADE DESIGN
FURNITURE DESIGN
GRAPHIC DESIGN
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
INSTALLATIONS
OUR CAPABILITIES

We are a BIM-capable practice and have extensive experience in using Rhinoceros, Autodesk Revit with Rhino Inside Revit, and Grasshopper. With our technical expertise in Architecture, Facades, Interiors, Theater Design, Construction, and Computational Design we can assist you with your project. We also have a passion for Graphic Design, Furniture, Industrial Design and Installations. Technical Detailing
Tender Documents
Construction Documents
Construction Supervision
3D Modeling
BIM

Global experience. Precision design.We recently presented the work and vision of STEAD — residential projects in Niseko,...
19/07/2026

Global experience. Precision design.

We recently presented the work and vision of STEAD — residential projects in Niseko, the Getz Museum commission in Kentucky, and our LiDAR scanning technology for interior and renovation projects.

As we grow, we are actively looking to collaborate with Real Estate Developers in Hong Kong and abroad.

If that is you, we would love to connect.

Explore more at ste-ad.com/2026/07/presenting-stead-global-experience-precision-design/

Dark cladding. Expansive roof planes. A home built for Niseko winters.Yugen House is designed to work with the elements ...
18/07/2026

Dark cladding. Expansive roof planes. A home built for Niseko winters.

Yugen House is designed to work with the elements — the dark exterior absorbs winter sunlight for thermal performance, while the roof planes manage heavy snow loads and direct shed away from entrances.

Inside: warmth, natural materials, and framed views of the birch forest.

Explore the full project at ste-ad.com/2026/07/yugen-house-dark-cladding-and-snow-shedding-roof-planes-in-niseko/

The Origami House is taking shape.Insulation in. Plumbing roughed. Electrical roughed. Smart home network roughed in.Eve...
18/07/2026

The Origami House is taking shape.

Insulation in. Plumbing roughed. Electrical roughed. Smart home network roughed in.

Every system is now in place — the complex geometry of this Niseko home is becoming reality.

Explore more at ste-ad.com/2026/07/origami-house-construction-update-niseko-hokkaido/

A homecoming project. We are honored to announce that STEAD Architecture and Design has been commissioned to redesign th...
17/07/2026

A homecoming project. We are honored to announce that STEAD Architecture and Design has been commissioned to redesign the interior of the Oscar Getz Museum of Bourbon History in Bardstown, Kentucky.

Housed in the historic Spalding Hall — celebrating its 200th anniversary this year — this project is deeply personal for our founder Sean Ellis, who grew up just across the street.

Our vision is to restore the building's 1826 heritage while introducing modern elements to create a vibrant "walk through time" that tells the story of bourbon and Bardstown.

Read the full feature in The Kentucky Standard: https://www.pmg-ky2.com/kystandard/features/world-renowned-architect-to-head-up-spalding-hall-makeover/article_c777862e-4763-5316-ae2e-440dd102bd38.html

Explore more at ste-ad.com/2026/07/stead-commissioned-to-redesign-the-oscar-getz-museum-of-bourbon-history/

Big news — STEAD Architecture & Design is launching 5 new projects in 2026.🏔️ HOTEI SHED — Niseko, Japan🏠 KAWAISHI HOUSE...
14/07/2026

Big news — STEAD Architecture & Design is launching 5 new projects in 2026.

🏔️ HOTEI SHED — Niseko, Japan
🏠 KAWAISHI HOUSE — Niseko, Japan
⛷️ ST MORITZ NISEKO — Niseko, Japan
🏙️ SAI KUNG FLAT — Hong Kong
🏛️ GETZ MUSEUM — Bardstown, KY, USA

From mountain retreats in Hokkaido to a cultural museum in Kentucky — each project brings a new challenge, and each one starts with precision.

Read the full announcement → https://ste-ad.com/2026/07/new-projects-2026-stead-architecture-design/

A closer look at the balustrade detail at Yugen House. The design brings together solid oak, translucent 3-wall polycarb...
26/05/2026

A closer look at the balustrade detail at Yugen House. The design brings together solid oak, translucent 3-wall polycarbonate, and a simple metal channel. By focusing on the inherent qualities of these materials—the grain of the wood and the fluting of the polycarbonate—we aimed to create a quiet but deliberate presence in the home.

The full post is now on our news page: https://ste-ad.com/2026/05/material-intersection-the-yugen-house-balustrade/

A space is defined by how its elements come together.Material, light, and proportion shape the atmosphere from the momen...
24/05/2026

A space is defined by how its elements come together.

Material, light, and proportion shape the atmosphere from the moment you enter. Each surface, transition, and detail contributes to a space that feels considered and cohesive.

When design decisions are resolved early, the result feels natural, balanced, and aligned with how the space is meant to be experienced.

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Every site carries unique conditions that influence how a home should be designed.Levels, orientation, proportions, and ...
22/05/2026

Every site carries unique conditions that influence how a home should be designed.

Levels, orientation, proportions, and surrounding context all play a role in shaping the final result.

With detailed site scanning, these elements are captured with precision from the beginning. This allows the design to respond more accurately, creating spaces that feel well resolved and aligned with how they will be lived in.

When the foundation is clear, the outcome becomes stronger.

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Hong Kong

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Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00

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