Stephanie Holko, AIA, Architect

Stephanie Holko

AIA, Architect

Stephanie Holko, AIA | Architect

-Stephanie Holko, AIA, is an architect with Phillips Sekanick Architects, where she combines architectural design, project coordination, and digital-modeling expertise to advance projects from initial concepts through construction. Her experience includes commercial, public, institutional, hospitality, adaptive-reuse, and renovation work, with particular strengths in building information modeling, design documentation, project coordination, and the development of efficient, buildable solutions. Stephanie earned architectural degrees from the Savannah College of Art and Design and has been with Phillips Sekanick Architects since 2012. She is a past President of AIA Youngstown and currently serves on the chapter’s Board of Directors, reflecting a continuing commitment to professional leadership, continuing education, and the advancement of architecture within Northeast Ohio.

As a Project Architect, Stephanie works closely with all phases of the design and construction documents production, design presentation and middle management. Stephanie has a complete understanding of project development, from the integration of owner’s programming needs to the completion of construction.

Education
Bach. of Fine Arts in Architecture
Masters of Architecture
Savannah College of Art & Design

Registrations
Ohio Registered Architect, 2020

Achievements
AIA Ohio Foundation Charles Marr Citation

Service to the Profession
Member, The American Institute of Architects
AIA Youngstown
AIA Youngstown President, 2020
AIA Youngstown Treasurer, 2017-18
AIA Ohio Associate Director, 2019
AIAS, Savannah College of Art and Design
ASHRAE, Member 2008-12

Community Service
SMARTS - Designing Communities
Trumbull County Fairboard, 2017-2020

Relevant Experience
Cafaro Corporate Offices
Eastwood Business Center
Niles, Ohio

Avalon Spa and Resort, Phase I, Howland, Ohio

YSU Indoor Tennis Facility, Youngstown, Ohio

Tiffany Crossing Redevelopment, Boardman, Ohio

Donnell Ford Reconstruction and Re-imaging, Boardman, Ohio

Trumbull County Veterans Services, Warren, Ohio

Power Chevrolet, Calcutta, Ohio

Akron East End Retail, IRG Development, Akron, Ohio

Metroplex Storage, Youngstown, Ohio

GLI Pool Products, Youngstown, Ohio

Dairy Queen Alterations and Improvements, Willoughby, Ohio

Warren City Schools Wellness Center, Warren, Ohio

QuickMed Liberty, Addition, Youngstown, Ohio

Peter Allen Inn Banquet Center, Kinsman, Ohio

Laborers Local Improvements, Warren, Ohio

Owen Morgan History Center Improvements, Warren, Ohio

St. Williams Parish Addition, Champion Twp., Ohio

TCTC Equestrian Barn Criteria Design, Champion Twp., Ohio

Boardman Nissan Offices, Boardman, Ohio

IRG Retail Development Akron East End, Akron, Ohio

Handel’s Ice Cream Akron East End, Akron, Ohio

Austintown Schools Fieldhouse Austintown, Ohio

Panera Bread, Interior Build-Out
-High Point, NC
-Columbia, SC
-Strongsville, OH
-Avon, OH
-Hillcrest Hospital, Mayfield Heights, OH
-Dayton, OH
-Beavercreek, OH
-Cold Springs, KY
-Union, KY
-Crescent Springs, KY
-Fairfield, OH

Panera Bread, Alterations & Improvements
-Canfield, OH
-Medina, OH
-Macedonia, OH
-Austintown, OH
-Warrensville Heights, OH

Together, the architects and interior designer of Phillips Sekanick Architects bring a broad range of experience in architectural design, interior design, building technology, code analysis, project management, construction administration, and professional leadership. Their combined expertise supports projects across commercial, restaurant and hospitality, educational, public, institutional, workplace, industrial, renovation, and adaptive-reuse markets. By integrating design creativity with technical knowledge, regulatory experience, and practical project delivery, the team provides clients with coordinated, thoughtful solutions from early planning through construction. This depth of experience, strengthened by active professional involvement and a collaborative approach, allows Phillips Sekanick Architects to respond effectively to complex project needs throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond.