Grace Design Studios, formerly Straughn Trout (a Lakeland-based architecture and planning firm dating back to 1956) is a national leader in architecture, engineering, consulting, planning, and program strategy. With roots extending over 55 years, Grace Design Studios will continue to build on the strong foundation set by Straughn Trout, amplifying their reach, resources, and capabilities while preserving the personalized service, creative excellence, and hands-on collaboration that have long defined the firm.
With a portfolio spanning civic spaces, educational institutions, commercial environments, and historic restorations, the team remains committed to designing purposeful, people-centered spaces. They continue to shape communities through thoughtful, impactful architecture across Central Florida and beyond.
Grace Design Studios is also one of two collaborating architectural partners with the CFDC helping to design and develop the Central Florida Innovation District.
Tim Hoeft
Managing Principal
Thoeft@grace-design.com
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