Lisa Busch, Executive Director- Sitka Sound Science Center- Sitka, Alaska

”Working with Steve Simpson and his team has been an overwhelmingly positive experience for our Science Center. Steve understands that our design for our building must meet many needs (researchers, visitors, students, staff, historical building folks) and he carefully considered many points of view in the ultimate design. He asked questions that showed respect and curiosity that resulted in a design that reflects our place, our needs and our values. Steve is a great communicator: able to communicate big ideas and structural details with tradesmen, board members, staff and community members. He is responsive and flexible. Through his engagement and his design he has built an enthusiasm for the project that has broad array of people excited and ready for construction. I'd highly recommend him to a large municipality and a small homeowner.”

David Lubin - Residential Client

“I've had the extraordinary privilege to work with Mr. Simpson on a small contemporary home that I plan to build here on our beautiful, serene, south-facing cove in Sitka, Alaska. Mr. Simpson was recommended to us as a rare practitioner of form, function, and creativity; he has not disappointed... in fact, we have been absolutely delighted with the process! Working with him, both on the site and over Zoom has been stress-free, and really such a pleasure. He is not only a master at his craft but also a true gentleman! I recommend him highly for whatever architectural project you may have.”

Ann Roseberry - Former Library Director - Shrewood Civic Building 

“Steve, and the other members of the Hacker team, came with respect for the project and for the community.  They came to listen and to understand and they responded with both art and a beautiful, simple practicality. When you enter the Sherwood Library, your eyes are drawn upward, to the light and air beneath a beautiful ceiling. The ceiling, and the entire structure, were designed with the necessary materials, and nothing more. The firm lived their environmental principles and brought those to the planning, construction, and interiors of the building. I am still grateful for the opportunity I had to meet Steve and work with him.”