Centrally located in Lakeland, Florida, the firm provides professional services for projects across the State of Florida as well as throughout the country. STA's professional registration covers 10 states, but the firm remains focused on supporting the local community. The firm’s design portfolio is varied and diverse, ranging in scale and complexity. Projects include high technology college and university campuses, medical clinics, criminal justice facilities, schools, museums, libraries, banks, office buildings, retail centers, terminals and residential architecture. With a well-established track record, the firm estimates over 80% of their projects come from repeat clients.
STRAUGHN TROUT ARCHITECTS, LLC (and predecessor firms) was established in 1956 by Mr. Braxton L. Bright and in 1960 came under the guidance of Mr. A. Ernest Straughn. Mr. Gerald Trout has a long history with the firm starting in 1975 and became a partner in 1993. The firm has been in continual practice since its founding, and has had continued success as a medium sized firm with over five million square feet of successful projects.