Founded in 1994, Stewart began providing landscape architecture services after a 2012 merger with Haden/Stanziale founded by Jim Haden, PLA and George Stanziale, PLA, FASLA. Today the firm specializes in landscape architecture, planning, and urban design. Other services within the firm include civil site engineering, structural engineering, community planning, geomatics, and transportation. Stewart's Landscape Architects focus on the convergence of thought leadership, design excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration to craft the exterior fabric of their communities. They are a collective of passionate designers with diverse portfolios representing resurgent urban cores, academic and corporate campuses, healthcare, residential communities, vital park systems, and beyond. The design team has been recognized with awards from the Southeast Regional ASLA, the North Carolina ASLA, and multiple local real estate and development organizations for their work throughout the years.


Raleigh Iron Works; Raleigh, NC

The Iron Works district is the site of the former Peden Steel Company and includes two historic warehouse structures that were re-purposed for modern uses. The 26-acre district includes office, residential, retail, and parking, adjacent to an adaptive reuse warehouse project. Some of the major goals included connecting the district to the greater Raleigh greenway system, nearby neighborhoods and downtown, as well as keeping the distinctive, industrial quality of the space. The site includes public infrastructure and roadway improvements, amenity spaces that include outdoor dining areas, plazas, built-in fireplaces, walkable streets, and native plantings. Several historic elements of the former factory were re-purposed on the site. Awards: LEED Gold Certification, 2023 TCREW Best Redevelopment Project. Photo Credit: Stewart

 


Seaboard Station; Raleigh, NC

Seaboard Station is a nearly eight-acre mixed-use development that includes retail and restaurants at ground level, hotel space, residential units, and the possibility of including an outdoor entertainment venue. The proposed development will maintain the charm of the existing structures by offering space to local retailers and tying the buildings together with a vibrant streetscape. Seaboard Station will contain an alley between two buildings that can be closed off for events. The sidewalks will feature planters, trellis structures, overhead lighting, and various paving types to define intimate seating areas and create outdoor "rooms" for dining. PHOTO CREDIT: STEWART





USC Health Sciences Campus; Columbia, SC

The University of South Carolina (USC) is developing a new Health Sciences Campus in Columbia, South Carolina. Encompassing a 16-acre site, the design emphasizes a cohesive urban character while reflecting the traditions of the main USC campus. The design focuses on wellness, accessibility, educational integration, and environmental stewardship. Public spaces ?EUR" such as a formal campus quadrangle, study gardens, café terraces, and a Gift of Body memorial garden ?EUR" encourage interaction, reflection, and community engagement. Construction of the first phase sets the tone for the future of the campus and includes sustainable hardscape and landscape infrastructure. Photo Credit: Stewart





Parkers Ridge Park; Moncure, NC

Parkers Ridge is envisioned to be 138-acre county park on land previously owned by the Parker family and operated as a working farm for over 70 years. The land was sold to Chatham County in December of 2019, and Stewart's landscape architecture team led the design and approval process of the park master plan. The conceptual approach focused on preservation and enhancement of this visually dynamic setting where park amenities and features would be placed in the landscape to take advantage of the various historic features. Currently, the project is in the first phase of detailed design, documentation, and construction, with an anticipated completion date of late 2025 or early 2026. Photo Credit: Stewart

As seen in LASN magazine, October 2025.