Stephen Koch
About Me
Name: Stephen Koch
Profession: Artist/Stonemason
Degree: Bachelor's of the Building Arts with a Focus on Architectural Stone.
In My Own Words: My path to becoming a mason started in 2016 when a friend of mine sent me a link to the American College of the Building Art's website. It was the perfect blend of Art and History, both subjects that I wanted to pursue. While it took time, I managed to start in 2021 and after a rather hot day in the forge trying to be a Blacksmith, I gave stone a try and found that I had the knack for it.I graduated in 2025, and since have spent time as a self-employed mason. My favorite sort of carving is either very detailed- smaller carvings, or architectural elements such as tracery. In my free time I like to build model kits and paint- hobbies I've had for over 26 years and likely helped build my skills with stone in some way, shape, or form.
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Gothic Tracery Window
This Gothic Tracery Window was a project i worked on between 2023-2025 during my Junior and Senior years at ACBA. This piece has been carved from Alabama Limestone.
Mount Vernon 'LW' Cornerstone
During the summer of 2024 I was hired on at Mount Vernon for a two month externship. The piece produced is a replica/recreation of a cornerstone found in the cellar at the mansion, the original believed to have been part of Washington's Grandfather's house- hence 'LW', Lawrence Washington.The carving is a recreation of what it would have looked like brand new, and has been carved from Aquia Sandstone like the original.
St. Reweis Relief Carvings
Two 7'x2' relief carvings for St Reweis Coptic Orthodox Church in Wesley Chapel, FL. The pieces were carved from Alabama Limestone and the design was drawn by Dalia Sobhi, a renowned Iconographer.
Iris Headstone
A simple headstone carved for a client in South Carolina. They wanted something that popped more than what modern monument services could provide. They chose to have the lettering done via sandblasting. The piece is carved from Carrara Statuario.
King St Rosette
A Rosette carved for the Courier Square project in Charleston, SC. The piece was used as proof of concept for the second to last BAR-L meeting needed to fully approve the project, and will be installed on the building when done. Carved in Alabama Limestone.
Cat for Pet Cemetary
Carving of a cat laying in a blanket. This was a sophomore year project at ACBA and is currently at a memorial garden for pets somewhere in Charleston, SC. Carved from Alabama Limestone.
Column
The very first piece(s) that I carved. The column and base were freshman year work, and the capital was part of sophomore year. Carved from Alabama Limestone.
Capstone - ACBA
The Capstone project I executed for my senior year at ACBA. The design is based off of various patches and logos from my Father and Grandfather's time in the Space Program. This was carved from Texas Cream Limestone.
