Hastings+Chivetta Announces Strategic Acquisition by Grace Hebert Curtis Architects

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Hastings+Chivetta Architects (H+C), a national design firm recognized for its innovative education architecture, is excited to announce its strategic acquisition by Grace Hebert Curtis Architects (GHC), a prominent national design firm with a strong presence in the southern United States.

GHC has a successful track record of delivering forward-thinking, modern designs for a broad range of client types in the education, civic, healthcare, senior housing, and hospitality markets. Founded in 1967, the firm has nine locations across Louisiana, Texas and Florida.

“GHC has a reputation for outstanding work across the country’s growing southern region. We are excited to join the firm in this strategic partnership to offer new expertise to our clients and further expand our market base across the country. Our partners at GHC share our commitment to personalized client service and innovation in design,” said Christopher Chivetta, President of Hastings+Chivetta. “Our combined team will enable us to offer new design expertise and perspectives to our clients.”

Hastings+Chivetta will maintain its office at 2464 West Port Plaza Drive in St. Louis and its current staff of 38 employees.

The partnership will enable GHC to expand its national presence while offering a new set of services to its clients including Campus Master Planning, Architecture of Enrollment Management® and Space Utilization Studies.

“H+C has an exceptional reputation as the premier campus architect, for providing exceptional master planning, space utilization, architecture, and interior design services that accommodate modern teaching styles while helping to shape and improve campus life. We’re pleased to bring on a team that shares in our long-standing commitment to innovation and best-in-class client service,” said GHC CEO Jerry Hebert.

About Hastings+Chivetta Architects, A GHC Studio

Hastings+Chivetta Architects, A GHC Studio is a nationally recognized architectural firm dedicated to design innovation and client service. With experience in 42 states, Hastings+Chivetta designs one-of-a-kind places that are alive, connected and forever evolving with time. The firm serves a range of market types, including higher education, K-12, municipal and corporate. 

About Grace Hebert Curtis Architects 

Grace Hebert Curtis is a widely recognized AE firm with locations in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida. 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. To learn more about GHC, please visit ghc-arch.com.