Hastings+Chivetta Announces Strategic Acquisition by Grace Hebert Curtis Architects

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Hastings+Chivetta Architects (H+C), a national design firm recognized for its innovative education architecture, announces 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,” said Christopher Chivetta, president of Hastings+Chivetta. “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. 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.