STE-AD Architecture and Design is a design-focused architectural practice with a strong emphasis on modularity and sustainable design. Founded in 2021 by Sean T Ellis, AIA, in Hong Kong, the firm brings together years of experience from working with prominent international architecture firms in New York City and Hong Kong. At STE-AD, sustainability is a key priority, with a focus on reducing the carbon footprint in architecture and the built environment.

The practice also values modularity, making components of architecture repeatable and customizable to reduce costs. Additionally, their designs aim to create beautiful and thought-provoking spaces and objects. STE-AD offers a wide range of architectural services, including residential and commercial projects, hotels, retail spaces, restaurants, bars, theaters, cultural installations, and renovations.

They are also experienced in interiors, facade design, furniture design, graphic design, industrial design, and installations. With their technical expertise in architecture, Facades, Interiors, Theater Design, Construction, and Computational Design, STE-AD can assist with various projects. They are also a BIM-capable practice, using software like Rhinoceros, Autodesk Revit, and Grasshopper.

Their team consists of a network of architects and designers who have worked in renowned firms around the world, ensuring versatility and adaptability to projects of any scale or type