Sports + Recreation

Designing Athletic Spaces That Inspire Performance, Belonging, and Community

At Grace Design Studios, we believe athletic facilities are more than places to train or compete, they’re places where people push limits, build community, and foster wellness. From neighborhood recreation centers to collegiate arenas, every project is a chance to shape a healthier, more connected future.

We bring deep expertise in planning and designing environments that support the full spectrum of physical activity and recreation. Our athletic work spans scale and setting: from eSports arenas and competition-ready stadiums to after-school gyms and multi-generational wellness centers. Every project is informed by the local culture, driven by equity, and built to perform for decades to come.

Whether we’re designing a Division I training center or a city park fieldhouse, we create places where people gather, move, heal, and grow.

Practice Insights

Sports + Recreation Leadership

Partner, Higher Education Practice Leader

Erik Kocher

AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Partner, Higher Education Practice Leader

Jim Gabel

AIA, LEED AP

Partner, Higher Education Practice Leader

Christopher Chivetta

PE, LEED AP BD+C

Partner, Higher Education Practice Leader

Sarah Dexheimer

AIA, LEED AP

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