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2464 West Port Plaza Drive, Suite 200
St. Louis, MO 63146
USA
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https://www.grace-design.com
Phone:(314) 863-5717
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Grace Design Studios brings nationwide expertise to sports and recreation design, creating dynamic environments that fuel connection, celebrate achievement, and inspire belonging.  Our Sports + Recreation Studio specializes in developing inclusive spaces that promote movement and wellness - from collegiate athletics facilities and community recreation centers to outdoor adventure hubs and aquatic complexes. Grace’s sports-focused design philosophy centers on creating flexible facilities that support mental and physical well-being. Whether partnering with cities, campuses, or organizations, Grace Design Studios brings deep understanding of programming, durability, flexibility, and flow - we design transformative experiences that define campuses and communities and endure for generations.

Projects Featured in the Architectural Showcase
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Cadet Fitness Center Renovation and Addition
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Morehead State University Recreation and Wellness Center
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Columbus State University Student Recreation Center
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Bainbridge College Student Wellness Center
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The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center (Kerrville, Texas)
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Colorado State University Student Recreation Center Renovation and Expansion
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Virginia Commonwealth University
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Red W.O.L.F. Center - Arkansas State University
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NIRSA Facility Feature: Florida Gulf Coast University Rec Deck
Earlier this year, Florida Gulf Coast University was the recipient of a NIRSA Outstanding Facilities Award for its Rec Deck, a 6,300 square foot outdoor expansion to the strength-training floor of the University Recreation and Wellness Center.
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How New Facility Construction Comes Together
So, you want to open a brand-new facility but you’re not quite sure what’s all involved in the process. Know this: from conception to delivery, your baby is going to be several years in the...
[Photos courtesy of St. Edwards University]
New Generation of College Rec Centers Focuses on Wellbeing
In student surveys at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, 24/7 interconnectivity emerged as one of the top barriers to improving wellbeing. Lack of sleep is another.
[Rendering courtesy of PLAE]
Florida Gulf Coast Exemplifies Trend Toward Outdoor Fitness
Even prior to the pandemic, Florida Gulf Coast University director of campus recreation Amy Swingle had her eye on an outdoor space to augment the campus's new Student Recreation and Wellness Center, which opened in January 2020. "A lot of our stuff was o
[Photos courtesy of State University of New York College at Cortland Student Life Center]
How Campus Recreation Advances Social Justice Causes
Colorado State University has a history of making noise when it comes to inclusionary policies, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the department of Campus Recreation.
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Nevada's Wiegand Fitness Center Features Stadium Stairs
Roughly a third of the fitness space within the University of Nevada, Reno's E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center is dedicated to functional training.
[Rendering courtesy of Opsis Architecture]
New Projects: Burlington Aquatic Center | University of Idaho Arena | Ontario High School Football Stadium
Check out some of the latest aquatic centers, arenas, stadiums and other facility projects from around the country.
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New Projects: Detroit Multisport Complex | Raiders Stadium | UBC Aquatic Center
A look at athletics, fitness and recreation facilities being built around the country.
St. Louis University, 1982 Facility of Merit Recreation Center [Photo courtesy of Hastings+Chivetta]
The Evolution of Campus Recreation Facilities and Programs
Building a facility specifically for recreation was a novel concept when St. Louis University's campus recreation center was named an Athletic Business Facility of Merit® in 1982. In the 35 years since, the definition of "recreation" and its place in the
Rendering courtesy Worth Group Architects.
U. of Nevada Unveils E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
Last week, more than 200 students were on hand to be among the first to get a workout in at the University of Nevada, Reno’s $47.5 million E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center.
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