Stephen brings over 20 years experience in historic preservation, cultural resource management, archaeology, and computer science to the practice.  Prior to forming DC Historic Designs, LLC, he was with the Cultural Resources Division of the National Park Service. In the late 1980’s, he founded Hansen Associates, a firm that led the way in the application of 3D computer modeling for historic preservation and archaeology.  He serves as the Architectural Historian for the Capitol Historic Trust, on the Board of Directors of the Friends of Book Hill Park in Georgetown, and is an active member of the Historical Society of Washington, DC.  He holds a B.A. from Oberlin College, an M.A. from The George Washington University, and a professional certificate in Historic Preservation from Goucher College.

Stephen writes a monthly column for historic home owners for GeorgetownPatch.com