pondosa projects is named for the tiny hamlet of Pondosa, Oregon. Other than a general store, little remains of the once-thriving mill town. It’s a beautiful place, surrounded by mountains and rolling sagebrush hills, far away from civilization.

Our founder and principal, Andre Stone, was born and grew up a few miles away, but was always drawn to city life. He was an urban planner in Washington State before moving to Baltimore in 2009. With over 20 years of experience in the design and construction industry, Andre founded pondosa projects in 2022.

Andre holds a Bachelor of Urban Planning from Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Architecture from Morgan State University. His work has been featured in The Baltimore Sun, The New York Times, and various other local publications. He lives in central Baltimore City with his wife and two dogs.