Stanton Eckstut

Background

About Stanton Eckstut

Stanton Eckstut, FAIA, is a Principal and Board Director of Perkins Eastman. Under his leadership, EE & K a Perkins Eastman Company has distinguished itself by creating great places and livable, beautiful cities. Mr. Eckstut’s work encompasses large-scale development, higher education buildings and plans, primary and secondary schools, transit systems, office buildings, waterfronts, and courthouses. Throughout such wide-ranging projects, there remains one primary constant: a dedication to complementing form and shape with use and context. Regardless of their scale, Mr. Eckstut’s projects all represent his dedication to creating great places, places that will surpass expectations and thrive within a community’s collective experience. He believes that the architecture of a place should welcome the people who inhabit it, and he creates grand designs that recognize the human scale. He looks for the best way to address quieter needs, creating spaces for public use and enjoyment, whether they be a shaded plazas, a sunlit atrium, or meandering walkways that encourage interaction and activity. Perhaps the most crucial step in the evolution of a plan is the transition from conceptual idea to actual design and construction. Mr. Eckstut has exhibited a remarkable skill for creating noteworthy plans and for seeing them built. He has vast experience in navigating various client partnerships and the community and municipal approvals process. This forges a strong relationship between the community and the client. With the initial project acting as a centerpiece, a platform is established for further redevelopment, creating a continued source of value for the local populace.