Grace Hebert Curtis Architects Expands Nationwide Presence with Acquisition of St. Louis-based Hastings+Chivetta Architects

Name: GHC
Price range: $

Oct 02, 2024

Strategic Move Marks Significant Step in Ambitious Growth Plan

Grace Hebert Curtis Architects, a leading architecture firm known for delivering innovative projects for diverse market sectors has recently invested in Hastings+Chivetta Architects (H+C).  

Headquartered in St. Louis, H+C has built a sterling reputation for delivering cutting-edge designs primarily for higher education clients. Their expertise spans academic settings, science, engineering facilities, and student life projects.

Jerry Hebert, CEO of GHC, commented on the acquisition: "H+C is widely recognized as the premier campus architect, excelling in master planning, space utilization, architecture, and interior design that caters to modern teaching styles while enhancing campus life. Their team's commitment to innovation and client service aligns perfectly with our core values and growth strategy."

This acquisition expands GHC's footprint to 10 offices across Texas, Louisiana, Florida and Missouri with a combined workforce of 214 professionals. The move significantly enhances GHC's ability to deliver services nationwide and broadens its service offerings to include:

Campus Master Planning
Architecture of Enrollment Management®
Space Utilization studies

"This acquisition is just the beginning," Hebert added. "We have an aggressive strategic plan in place that will more than double our organization's size within the next 12 months. By combining our strengths with H+C, we're better positioned than ever to meet the evolving needs of our clients and drive innovation in architectural design across the country."

About Grace Hebert Curtis Architects 
Grace Hebert Curtis is a widely recognized AE firm with locations in Texas, Louisiana, Florida and now Missouri. 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, healthcare, commercial office, and hospitality. GHC recently ranked #46 on BD+C’s Architecture and Engineering Firms List which recognizes over 500 AEC Giants.