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Grace Design Studios
Architecture and Planning
Nashville, Tennessee 7,165 followers
Shaping environments that ignite human potential.
About us
Grace was founded on a simple idea: when talented teams come together with shared purpose, remarkable things happen. We unite diverse expertise across disciplines, designing environments where people can connect, grow, and realize their full potential. We call this design that defines. We create spaces that don’t just exist in the world but help define it. Whether it’s a school that inspires learning, a health center that fosters wellness, or a public space that strengthens community, every project is delivered with intention and impact.
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grace-design.com
External link for Grace Design Studios
- Industry
- Architecture and Planning
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 1967
- Specialties
- Architecture, Planning, Interior Design, Mechanical Engineering, Program Management, Sustainability, Disaster Recovery, Forensic Architecture, Creative Services, and 3D Visualization
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Updates
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We appreciated the insights shared by our very own Ross Piper, who represented Grace Design Studios on the panel. His perspective on collaboration, managing client expectations, building resilience into design, and the evolving impact of emerging technologies like AI and advanced BIM continues to push our industry forward. Grateful for the conversations, perspectives, and the community that keeps pushing our industry forward.
Great evening speaking at the PCEA (Professional Construction Estimators Association) Orlando Chapter 22 dinner — always an engaged room and a valuable opportunity to connect with so many peers across the AEC industry. I appreciated the chance to share perspectives alongside fellow panelists on the importance of collaboration, managing client expectations, building resilience into design, and how emerging technologies like AI and advanced BIM are continuing to transform how we deliver projects. Shoutout to Franklin J. Green and Grant Ramsay of Osborne Engineering for bringing thoughtful, real-world insights to the conversation. The 3 Musketeer's or maybe 3 Ninja Turtle's is more like it... Events like this reinforce how essential collaboration is across our industry — and the Chinese New Year celebration at the Citrus Club Grove lounge made the evening even more memorable. Grace Design Studios PCEA Orlando Chapter 22
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Celebrating Chantal Ireland’s leadership as Committee Chair of the AIA Baltimore Health & Wellness Committee, as they help deliver a thoughtful program on lighting and lighting control design and their impact on care environments. Mark your calendars for March 12, and refer to the original post for full event details!
Lighting does more than illuminate a space. It shapes how patients heal and how clinicians work. Our partners at AIA Baltimore are hosting a panel on March 12th focused on how thoughtful lighting design, controls, and evidence-based strategies directly impact the patient and clinician experience in healthcare environments. You’ll hear about: • Circadian-informed lighting strategies • Daylight harvesting and sensor-based controls • Infection control considerations in fixture selection • How lighting design improves both patient recovery and staff performance Join the conversation at the Center for Architecture & Design for networking, vendor showcases, and a panel discussion with leaders in healthcare, behavioral health, and lighting innovation. 📍 AIA Baltimore — 100 N. Charles Street 🕠 Networking at 5:30 PM | Panel at 6:30 PM If you design, operate, or influence healthcare spaces, this one is worth your time. ***Attendees are eligible for (1) hr. CEU.*** Registration: https://lnkd.in/edst8vFp #lightingdesign #AIA #AMFPDCBaltimore #collaboration #CEUCredit #educationsession
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A great day in Denver at the Colorado Real Estate Journal's Senior Living Symposium! Mike Kolejka joined an expert panel diving into the trends driving the future of senior living—from AI’s influence on design to construction cost shifts and the rising importance of adult day healthcare. Proud to be part of the conversation shaping what’s next for the Rocky Mountain region.
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✨ Design that heals, supports, and inspires. At Grace Design Studios, architecture and interior design move as one: creating spaces where patients feel cared for, teams work seamlessly, and every detail works with purpose. From concept to completion, our integrated approach ensures every choice supports the people who use the space. 🏥💡 Because when disciplines collaborate, environments transform.
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As Mike Kolejka often notes, the most successful senior living environments are the ones that quietly do more—reducing friction for staff, supporting independence for residents, and adapting as care models evolve. When design aligns with operations, wellness, and dignity, it stops being a backdrop and starts shaping daily experience in meaningful ways. The future of senior living is highly intuitive, flexible, and deeply human. Listen to Enhance Senior Living via the links below. #SeniorLiving #DesignLeadership #FutureOfAging #ThoughtLeadership
I just released an episode with Mike Kolejka Partner at Grace Design Studios discussing the latest trends in senior living design. We discuss the latest amenity uses, how to lower construction costs, the Baby Boomer generation, how design can improve operations, and so much more. The Enhance Senior Living Podcast can be found on all podcast platforms with links to the major platforms below: Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e-NxHbfm Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ehJDVdK3 Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/gpwSr4Nd Stay tuned for additional content on ways we can help improve and enhance our senior living industry. #seniorliving #seniorshousing #design #improve #enhance #differencemakers
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Grace Design Studios has been recognized as a leading justice architecture firm by both Building Design + Construction and the Correctional News 2026 Justice Architecture List. 🏆 These recognitions reflect our team’s commitment to designing environments that support safety, efficiency, and rehabilitation across the justice system. They also underscore the momentum of our team and the meaningful work we’re privileged to contribute to. Some stats we're proud of: ▪️#44 in the Top 107 Justice Facility Architecture Firms by Building Design + Construction ▪️30 architects dedicated to justice architecture ▪️22 active justice projects currently underway ▪️39 justice projects completed over the past five years
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Congratulations to Alexander Deshotels, AIA on his role with the AIA Baton Rouge Board of Directors! 🌟 Your leadership, dedication, and passion for elevating our profession make a meaningful impact on our team and the architectural community. We’re proud to celebrate this achievement with you. 👏🥳
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Swing by our booth on Thursday, February 5th at Tulane University School of Architecture and Built Environment to hear more about our employment opportunities. Apply for internships or browse full time opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/gkQBjTs2 #GrowAtGrace #AECrecruiting
Career Days 2026 is coming up next week from February 4-6! This free event connects students with employers in architecture, design, landscape architecture, real estate development, historic preservation, social innovation, and urbanism through both virtual and in-person formats. Students and employers are encouraged to register here: https://bit.ly/4ollN3n Virtual information sessions will take place on Handshake, and in-person events will be held on Tulane's Uptown campus, including a Friday Interview Day. This event is open to any company or firm in the built environment field. Questions? Contact Kristen Jones, Director of Student Affairs, at kjones41@tulane.edu.
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