Fort Worth firm Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford Architects acquires Louisiana firm » Dallas Innovates
The Geometric Square at Southern Methodist University is one of the projects from HHS Architects in Fort Worth (Photo: HHS)
Fort Worth-based Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford, one of the largest independent architecture firms in Dallas-Fort Worth, has been acquired by Grace Hebert Curtis Architects in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Grace Hibbert, with an office in Dallas, is a leading architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firm.
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“HHS’s expertise in every aspect of design – coupled with its relationship-focused service philosophy – has made the company the partner of choice for clients in the Texas region for more than 60 years,” Jerry Hibbert, CEO of Grace Hibbert Curtis, said in a statement. “The HHS team shares our values and is focused on delivering exceptional results for clients. As we continue to grow and expand our industry-leading platform in key markets, we are confident that HHS will play an immediate and meaningful role in strengthening our expertise in the K-12 and higher education sectors.” and civil sectors.
Since its founding in 1963, Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford has provided architecture, master planning, and interior design services, including building information modeling, to clients primarily in the higher education, K-12, and commercial markets.
Expanding the AEC platform for a private equity firm
In September 2022, Bernhard Capital Partners, a private equity management firm focused on services and infrastructure, launched a custom AEC platform in connection with the investment in Grace Hebert Curtis.
With the addition of Hahnfeld Hoover Stanford, GHC will add deep, meaningful education and civilian market expertise to its platform, while solidifying its presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The AEC platform uses Bernhard Capital’s Blueprint investment framework, designed to partner with best-in-class companies that are positioned to meet the growing demand for modern, sustainable infrastructure across the country, the company said.
“We are pleased to partner with an industry leader like GHC, and to be able to leverage the expertise and resources of Bernhard Capital’s growing AEC platform to deliver enhanced service to our clients,” Eric Hanfeld, director of HHS, said in a statement. . “With our shared commitment to investing in deep client relationships and providing outstanding architecture and design services, we are excited about this next chapter for HHS and our team.”
Citing HHS leadership in the Texas region over more than six decades
Bernhard Capital partner Jeff Koonce said HHS was a good candidate for the takeover.
“As we expand the AEC platform in partnership with Jerry and the GHC team, we are focused on partnering with market-leading companies that have a strong reputation and the right expertise to capitalize on the most attractive near- and long-term opportunities in key sectors and geographies,” Konce said in a statement. “HHS’s leadership in the Texas region over more than six decades differentiates the business and strengthens the overall platform. With continued significant population growth and favorable demographics, as well as increased funding for the educational sector in the region, we look forward to working together to support existing clients and identify new business opportunities.
Grace Hebert Curtis, which also has locations in New Orleans, Lafayette. Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Pensacola, Florida, aim to provide in-depth insight and a broad range of innovative design and development solutions to a wide range of end markets, including educational, civil, healthcare, commercial office, and industrial.
Hahnfeld Hoover Stanford is one of the largest independent architecture firms in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, delivering innovative projects designed with an eye to the future while meeting the real-world needs of clients.
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