Stoss

Name: Stoss
Address: 54 Old Colony Avenue, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA, 02127, US
Telephone: +16174641140
Rating: 5

Stoss Designing landscapes and social spaces that foster resilience, vitality and equity.

Landscape is a catalyst for positive change–in cities, in the environment, in communities and in the daily lives of people. This belief is a core value at Stoss, one that ties us to our clients, our partners and to the people we work with and serve. The power of open space to bind communities to one another and to the environment is unequivocal: At Stoss, we focus on the design and delivery of vibrant landscapes that enhance human wellbeing and ecological biodiversity.

04/14/2025

Activation #2 was a success! On Saturday, April 5th, we gathered at the Berkshire Innovation Center at Mass MoCA in North Adams MA to dive deeper into the Route 2 Overpass Study and hear directly from the community.

Despite the wet and chilly weather, nearly 70 dedicated attendees showed up to share thoughtful feedback and ideas. After a brief presentation of our findings, we broke into small groups for deeper conversations on the project’s history, open space, transportation, and early design concepts.
We’re incredibly grateful for everyone who came out and contributed—your voices are shaping the future, and we’re excited to keep building with you!

04/02/2025

Recently, we kicked off the Reconnecting Chinatown project in Boston with a pair of community events and celebrations at the Josiah Quincy Upper School adjacent to the project site. From the powerful lion dance by Woo Ching White Crane Lion to mesmerizing performances by the New England Kungfu Dance Association (紐英崙養生舞) including a Drum Assembly (鼓) and Tai Chi Double Fan Dance (太極雙扇) and a soulful guitar set by Tao Zhang (Sasaki), the energy was unforgettable!

The project aims to re-stitch the Chinatown community across 4 large parcels that span the Massachusetts Turnpike. So we also invited the community to map their routes across Chinatown & the South End, sparking conversations about how crossing the Mass Pike shapes daily movement. Community voices are helping us re-stitch the neighborhood—one connection at a time.

03/31/2025

The Route 2 Overpass Study is a transportation planning and feasibility study exploring how changes to the overpass can better connect downtown North Adams, support its evolving economy, and enhance community accessibility.

The Project Team is hosting an in-person community activation event at the Berkshire Innovation Center at Mass MoCA to share key findings. The event will include a brief presentation followed by small group discussions on transportation, open space, connectivity, and project history. Stay tuned as we continue exploring opportunities to shape the future of this space! For more information and virtual activities please visit the link in bio!

03/25/2025

‘Last week in Seoul, Korea, Joon delivered a presentation at the first workshop of 2025 for the Development and Construction Professionals Association of Korea.

Joon’s talk centered on the prominent and formative roles of contemporary landscape architecture in envisioning and reshaping the urban environment using recent projects by Stoss as examples.

Attended by over 50 professionals from 21 companies.

#건조회 #대우건설’

03/25/2025

2025 KALA Seminar

Studio Director Joon Kim participated in the inaugural seminar of the Korean Association of Landscape Architects (KALA). During the seminar, he presented a talk titled “Focuses of Contemporary Landscape Architecture in the States,” highlighted how landscape architecture is taking a leadership role in addressing environmental, social, and cultural issues in placemaking, using recent projects from Stoss as examples.

In addition to the presentation, he took part in a panel discussion that addressed the challenges and potential improvements in the landscape project procurement process in Korea. This event provided the opportunity to connect with leaders in Korean landscape architecture practice and education, allowing to gain valuable insights into the issues and challenges they encounter.

02/01/2025

Simmons Quad, Brown University: Multi-Functional Amphitheater in a Garden Grove
From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, the re-imagined quad merges an informal amphitheater with a lush, flowering campus grove. It is designed as a flexible space, to continue campus traditions and to bring the space to life in new ways:
• Commencement + convocation events
• Campus dances + reunions
• Musical, dance, and cultural performances
• Outdoor classes
An adaptable space blending tradition with innovation, ready to elevate every moment.

01/29/2025

Simmons Quad, Brown University: Layering Accessibility + New Social Spaces
Re-imagining a historic quadrangle, this project transforms an iconic campus space by layering universal accessibility while inviting new activities and opportunities for social interaction and play. The enhanced quad will now include:
• Outdoor classroom spaces
• Gathering areas for students + faculty
• Informal performances + social activities
• New stone seatwalls for hanging out, studying, people watching, etc.
The proposed design honors traditions, adapts the space to new programmatic needs, and enhances student well-being—all in a timeless setting.

01/24/2025

We’re hiring! Applications are open for full-time paid student internships this summer in our Boston office (link in bio).

We are seeking Landscape Design and Urbanism interns to work with our growing team on a variety of landscape projects including: parks and open spaces; urban and campus design; ecological and resiliency planning; municipal and regional strategies; multi-scale landscape infrastructures; development and remediation projects; furnishings and exhibitions. This is an exceptional opportunity to build your skills and become embedded in a thriving practice while being mentored by peers and senior staff.

Candidates must have the following qualifications to be considered for the internship:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program, a Master of Landscape Architecture program, a Master of Urban Design program or comparable (M.Arch, MAUD, MLAUD, etc).

• You must upload a portfolio to be considered.

Other internship qualifications include:

• Exceptional design and conceptual skills demonstrated through various modes

• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills (English proficiency a must)

• Ability to multi-task and collaborate on teams, working under deadlines

• Basic understanding of Rhino digital 3D renderings skills

• Excellent physical 3D model building skills

• Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite

12/10/2024

Big news! Stoss is moving to a new home! Starting January 2nd, you can find us at 36 W Broadway, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02127.

We’ll be closed from December 19th to January 1st for the move and holiday break, but we can’t wait to kick off the new year in our new space!

11/19/2024

Join us this Friday, November 22, from 10-11:30 AM for the grand opening of Binney Dog Park!

Located in the heart of Kendall Square, this vibrant new park blends spaces for play, connection, and sustainability—for dogs, for people, and for the environment. From its shaded dog area to its custom wood terraces and innovative stormwater design, Binney Park is a welcoming hub for the community.

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11/18/2024

This weekend, joined ’s Adaptation by Design symposium at Siesta Key Chapel, engaging in vital conversations about resilience, design, and recovery in the face of hurricanes Helene and Milton.

From addressing immediate storm recovery to exploring long-term strategies for climate adaptation, the event highlighted the power of thoughtful design in bringing hope and optimism to communities in need.

Many thanks to , , , Marty Hylton, and the Architecture Sarasota board for making this critical dialogue possible. Together, we’re shaping a more resilient future.

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10/08/2024

Reimagining the Leftovers: Transforming Triangle Park

Thrilled to share a piece by Catherine Schmitt, who writes from the edge of the Northern Forest in Bangor, Maine. Catherine’s recent article in Northern Woodlands highlights the inspiring transformation of Triangle Park in Cambridge, MA, and explores how the city is turning forgotten industrial spaces into vibrant urban forests.

Triangle Park offers a refreshing green space amidst the urban bustle of East Cambridge. A robust Douglas fir, birch, oak, and Kentucky coffee trees create a calming oasis surrounded by city streets and high-rises.

Opened in 2023, this ¾-acre park is part of the city’s bold plan to expand tree canopy and fight climate change. Cambridge is planting thousands of trees across its neighborhoods, aiming for a 25% tree canopy and a 50% reduction in urban heat spots. The park itself features 400 trees, ranging from native New England species to more climate-resilient varieties like tulip trees and dawn redwoods.

Designed by Stoss, Triangle Park is part of a growing movement for urban microforests, inspired by the Miyawaki method, which plants dense, self-sustaining groves in small spaces. With permeable paving, ferns, and resilient hardwoods, Triangle Park is a step toward a cooler, greener future—reimagining old industrial land into a vibrant community space. Is it a forest yet? Not quite. But it’s growing into one, and for the locals who waited years for it, this park is nothing short of a miracle.

Read more at the link in our bio!

10/03/2024

Please join us as we welcome our new intern, Mia Fleischer!

Mia Fleischer is from Fort Worth, Texas. She just graduated from Tulane University in May, double majoring in Studio Art and Design. She moved to Boston in July and is enjoying the New England scenery. She’s an avid photography, painter, and sketcher, but is excited to start a career in the Design world.

09/27/2024

ALBANIA!! Congratulations team! We are thrilled to announce that our proposal with Steven Holl Architects and artist Agnieszka Kurant was selected as a winning scheme for EXPO Albania international competition center in Tirana, Albania.

The design for the Albanian Expo Center blends bold vision with mindfulness, drawing inspiration from the surrounding mountainous and agricultural landscape. Its undulating geometries unify the architecture and site, creating rippling hills, lawns, footpaths, and water features. These elements form novel spaces, connect the Expo to the adjacent community, buffer the site from the main road, and support sustainable water-collection strategies. The design reflects the area’s natural peaks, creating a rolling landscape that adds both social and ecological value.

The proposed landscape embraces sustainability by creating topographical low points for blue-green infrastructure, such as rain gardens and bioswales, to collect stormwater. Excavated earth will be reused to shape the landforms, establishing a closed-loop system for the project’s topography.

Pedestrian paths will connect the Center’s building to various outdoor spaces supporting year-round activities, including a multipurpose amphitheater for large gatherings and a lawn for events like wine tastings and harvesting demonstrations. The landscape will also feature public art installations. When not in use by the Expo, larger areas can serve as sports fields, while smaller pocket spaces can become parks for community recreation, including areas designed for children.

The landscape design for the Albanian Expo will offer a variety of amenities and activities through interconnected outdoor spaces, from physical recreation to passive entertainment, for all ages. Serving both the Expo and the community, the site will be active year-round. Its dynamic topography reflects the surrounding environment, creating a socially significant and sustainable landscape.

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08/30/2024

Climate resilience is the cornerstone of our winning scheme for Arnos Vale Modern City, directly addressing the challenges of extreme heat, flooding, sea level rise, and biodiversity loss. Our waterfront design shows this commitment, with a layered boardwalk system that doubles as coastal defense. The lower boardwalk is engineered to flood during significant storm surges, providing wave attenuation and safeguarding the higher elevation upper boardwalk, which anticipates future sea level rise.

To combat the urban heat island effect, we’ve integrated a network of shaded public spaces, lush gardens, and water features throughout the city. These green spaces are not just aesthetic but functional, capturing stormwater and providing cooling effects. The Warrawarrow River has been revitalized with strategic drainage interventions and natural vegetation to manage flooding and enhance water quality. The preservation and expansion of mangroves along the coastline are key elements of our plan, enhancing biodiversity and providing natural storm buffers.

Green infrastructure is woven into the city’s fabric, with climate-sensitive design features that promote airflow, reduce heat, and create comfortable outdoor environments. Our reimagined E.T. Joshua Park serves as a linear green space that connects the city’s districts, offering shaded walkways, native plantings, and flexible gathering spaces that adapt year-round. By embedding climate resilience into every aspect of the design—from transportation and housing to public spaces and natural habitats—our plan ensures that Arnos Vale Modern City is not just equipped to face climate challenges but is poised to thrive in the face of them.

Stoss has produced the work included in close collaboration with our team of subconsultants including , , &A Advisors, , and Infrastructure Consultant Dr. D. Brent Bailey.

08/29/2024

EXCITING NEWS! We’re thrilled to announce that our proposal won FIRST PRIZE in the international competition to reimagine Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ abandoned airport in Arnos Vale.

Our project envisions a thriving, sustainable urban environment that prioritizes community, open spaces, and climate resilience. Central to this vision is the transformation of the former airstrip into a multifunctional central park, creating a vibrant destination for residents, workers, and visitors. The design integrates layered landscape networks that frame diverse building types, including critical new housing, retail, cultural amenities, and tourism facilities.

Moving beyond traditional linear development, the project features a double-sided canal boulevard and new development clusters in underutilized areas. This culminates in a stunning new waterfront, which serves as both a public destination and a storm surge barrier to protect the city from rising sea levels and extreme weather. The scheme includes a comprehensive multi-modal transportation network, ensuring seamless connectivity across the city.

Public spaces are designed for social interaction and climate comfort, with shaded areas replacing open plazas. Cultural and institutional destinations with modern, tropical architecture create dynamic districts. The expanded development framework includes hillside villas, a cultural and art center, higher education facilities, and high-density housing, alongside enhanced retail, government, and transportation hubs. Our project strikes a balance between economic growth, environmental stewardship, and community well-being.

Stoss has produced the work included in close collaboration with our team of subconsultants including , , &A Advisors, , and Infrastructure Consultant Dr. D. Brent Bailey.

08/29/2024

EXCITING NEWS! We’re thrilled to announce that our proposal won FIRST PRIZE in the international competition to reimagine Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ abandoned airport in Arnos Vale.
Our project envisions a thriving, sustainable urban environment that prioritizes community, open spaces, and climate resilience. Central to this vision is the transformation of the former airstrip into a multifunctional central park, creating a vibrant destination for residents, workers, and visitors. The design integrates layered landscape networks that frame diverse building types, including critical new housing, retail, cultural amenities, and tourism facilities.
Moving beyond traditional linear development, the project features a double-sided canal boulevard and new development clusters in underutilized areas. This culminates in a stunning new waterfront, which serves as both a public destination and a storm surge barrier to protect the city from rising sea levels and extreme weather. The scheme includes a comprehensive multi-modal transportation network, ensuring seamless connectivity across the city.
Public spaces are designed for social interaction and climate comfort, with shaded areas replacing open plazas. Cultural and institutional destinations with modern, tropical architecture create dynamic districts. The expanded development framework includes hillside villas, a cultural and art center, higher education facilities, and high-density housing, alongside enhanced retail, government, and transportation hubs. Our project strikes a balance between economic growth, environmental stewardship, and community well-being.
Stoss has produced the work included in close collaboration with our team of subconsultants including , , &A Advisors, , and Infrastructure Consultant Dr. D. Brent Bailey.

08/06/2024

Stoss is seeking exceptional entry-level and early-career Landscape Designers (0-5 years experience) to join our growing team. Stoss is a Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award winner for landscape architecture and urbanism projects that address some of today’s most pressing needs, including climate change and adaptation, social and racial equity, and the advancement of a multifunctional public realm. At any point in time, we are involved in conceiving, designing and managing construction for parks and open spaces; urban and campus design; ecological and resiliency planning; municipal and regional strategies; multi-scale landscape infrastructures; development and remediation projects; furnishings and exhibitions.

We are looking for individuals who:

- Share our commitment to creating resilient social spaces that foster vitality, equality and community within the public realm.
- Are eager to assist our team in the development of all phases of projects from conceptual design through construction.
- Want to learn as much as possible about the field of landscape architecture, collaborate with other professionals and build new skills.
- Posses strong graphic and verbal communication skills.
- Are interested in immersing themselves in the design, documentation process and field observation of projects.
- Can work collaboratively.
Requirements:

Demonstrated proficiency in a combination of the following programs: AutoCAD, Rhino, GIS, Lumion, Adobe Creative Suite.
Thorough written and spoken command of the English language
Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
To apply, please upload a resume, portfolio, and cover letter. No phone calls please.

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54 Old Colony Avenue, 3rd Floor
Boston, MA
02127

Telephone

+16174641140

Website

https://www.stoss.net/

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Our Philisophy

Stoss is a pioneering design firm focused on creating resilient social spaces that foster vitality, equality and community within the public realm.

We specialize in urban and landscape revitalization that acts as a catalyst for change—environmentally, culturally and economically. We advise on project strategies for clients thinking about what's next. We're landscape architects and urbanists, educators and entrepreneurs, collectively working to envision new possibilities and create value and vibrancy in evolving places.

Curious and resourceful, we look for solutions that are inventive and pragmatic, beautiful and functional. We research, forming partnerships to uncover new applications, materials, and efficiencies, developing hybrid solutions for technologies, infrastructures, and ecologies that can do many things at the same time—most importantly enrich the lives and experiences of people.

• Central to our practice is a focus on creating landscapes that actively promote interactions, connecting people to one another and their environment.