About

Szostak Design is an award-winning architectural design and planning firm based in Chapel Hill, NC. Founded in
1980, our firm is structured to provide hands-on principal involvement in every project we undertake, from conception
to completion. Led by Principal Philip Szostak, FAIA, we are known for our unyielding commitment to design in a variety of project types.

Our philosophy is that, architecture creates meaningful experiences that connect us to place and culture. We practice
thorough research and client-focused collaboration to reveal each project’s unique context and deliver a design that
meets our client’s vision. 

Since 1980, Szostak Design has completed successful projects throughout the state of North Carolina, working with many state and local agencies including the NC State Construction Office, NC-DNCR, the Cities of Durham, Raleigh, Cary, and the Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill.

We have been widely recognized for this commitment to design excellence. In 2014 Szostak Design received the AIA North Carolina Firm of the Year Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a firm by the American Institute of Architects state chapter. In 2018 Phil Szostak was recognized with the AIA North Carolina Gold Medal.

We offer a full range of professional design services including strategic planning, feasibility studies, master planning, architectural design and construction management. In addition, our firm has extensive experience with design-build and real estate development partnerships. Our sister firm, Szostak Build, is a licensed General Contractor responsible for many of our residential design-build projects. In addition to providing Architect-of-Record and design services for the Durham Performing Arts Center, Phil Szostak was the co-developer and took a lead role in engaging project stakeholders to fund the project.

More About the Firm

Year Firm Established : 01/01/1980
Certified MWBE?: No
Contact Email : pszostak@szostakdesign.com
Satellite Location #1 : 310 1/2 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
Firm Principals : Philip L. Szostak, FAIA; David H. Clinton, AIA; Phil Nelson; Janice Wang, AIA;
Licensed Architect AIANC Members : Philip Szostak, David Clinton, Janice Wang, Haifeng Liu, Max Hodge
Additional AIA Members : Alek Wimberly, Hari Vardhan, Sarvesh SP, Chris Noel, Joshua Gogan
Total Number of Licensed Architects: 7
Number of Non-Architect Licensed Staff : 4
Recent Project and Location 1: North Carolina National Guard Museum, Raleigh
Recent Project and Location 2: North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher - Expansion and Renovation
Recent Project and Location 3: North Carolina Museum of Art in Winston-Salem
Recent Project and Location 4: Fayetteville State University - Health, Wellness and Infirmary Center
Recent Project and Location 5: Winston-Salem State University - K.R. Williams Auditorium
Recent Project and Location 6: Lucy Daniels Center, Cary, NC

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Opening Hours

Mon 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tue 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thu 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Fri 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

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