Grace Hebert Curtis Architects and Orcutt | Winslow Merge to Strengthen Client-Centered Social Infrastructure Design

Grace Hebert Curtis Architects (GHC) and Orcutt | Winslow are thrilled to announce their strategic merger, backed by private equity firm Bernhard Capital Partners. This transformative partnership unites two industry-leading firms to create an expanded platform for delivering innovative, high-quality architectural and consulting services across the United States.

The newly formed GHC Orcutt | Winslow entity, with a combined workforce of over 400 professionals, operates in 17 offices across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Arizona, Tennessee, Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri. This alliance significantly extends our capabilities, enabling us to provide a more robust suite of multidisciplinary services in education, healthcare, themed entertainment, civic, and government sectors. As we navigate a dynamic landscape of social infrastructure, this collaboration strengthens our shared commitment to shaping environments that enhance lives and communities.

Meeting Client Needs in a Collaborative Industry Landscape
Across architecture and design, partnerships and multidisciplinary collaborations are increasingly recognized as essential to delivering impactful, efficient, and sustainable projects. GHC Orcutt | Winslow is positioned as a unique, client-focused firm that blends creative expertise with practical innovation, ensuring clients gain access to an integrated approach that addresses their most complex challenges and advances their goals.

“This merger represents a major step forward, allowing us to combine resources and expand our ability to deliver meaningful, impactful design that serves communities nationwide,” said Jerry Hebert, CEO. “As one unified team, GHC Orcutt | Winslow brings unparalleled expertise and a shared dedication to client service, creating high-quality experiences for the people who live, learn, work, and heal in the environments we design.”

Commitment to High-Quality Client Experiences
With over 50 years of industry leadership, Orcutt | Winslow has built a legacy of designing people-oriented, sustainable spaces that adapt to community needs. By joining forces with GHC, we enhance our ability to deliver client-centered solutions through combined knowledge, creativity, and resources. Clients in high-growth markets can now expect greater support and depth in strategic planning, program management, and forensic architecture, all designed to maximize value and drive positive outcomes.

“We are excited to expand our reach and resources to better serve our clients’ evolving needs,” said Vispi Karanjia, Managing Partner of Orcutt | Winslow. “Our combined team is ‘Driven by Design’ and ‘Joined by Purpose’ to deliver lasting value through environments that inspire and support those who use them.”

About GHC Orcutt | Winslow
GHC Orcutt | Winslow serves a diverse client base, including national healthcare providers, K-12 and higher education institutions, and government entities. From themed entertainment to senior living and beyond, our projects span sectors and geographies, united by our commitment to quality, collaboration, and social impact. With expertise backed by the resources and support of Bernhard Capital Partners, GHC Orcutt | Winslow is uniquely positioned to meet the future of architecture with agility, innovation, and purpose.

GHC Orcutt Winslow is a widely recognized AE firm with an unmatched legacy and commitment to clients. Grace Hebert Curtis provides in-depth insight and a broad range of innovative design and development solutions for a wide range of end markets, including education, civic, and healthcare. GHC recently ranked #46 on BD+C’s Architecture and Engineering Firms List which recognizes over 500 AEC Giants. Orcutt | Winslow ranked #47 in Architecture Firms by the same BD+C ranking.