Straughn Trout Architects is a team of creative professionals that brings a global perspective to every project. The firm applies a holistic and sustainable approach to each project and adds value through project-specific strategies and collaboration. Their portfolio spans over six decades with a focus on collaborative design to create spaces and places to live, work, play, learn, and worship and range from contemporary architecture to the restoration of historically significant structures. The firm has a long-standing reputation to design buildings that are functional and friendly, projects developed from clear thinking and thorough analysis, and architecture designed for people. The firm brings a “hands-on” approach to every project and an “always available attitude” to provide its clients with comprehensive professional services that include architectural, engineering, interior design, planning, landscape architecture, visioning facilitation and sustainable design. Straughn Trout’s basic philosophy: good design results from creative solutions that reflect awareness to people’s needs.
Jon Kirk
Jon Kirk, AIA, LEED AP became a principal at Straughn Trout Architects in 2019 with more than 21 years of design expertise. Jon is a licensed architect in the State of Florida and has achieved the designation of a LEED Accredited Professional (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). He is also a former member of Historic Lakeland, Inc’s. Board of Directors and has served as both vice president and president of the organization. He is a past member of the City of Lakeland’s Historic Preservation Board, Platform Art Board, and is a volunteer for Lakeland City Baseball. In 2017, Jon was awarded the 2017 Florida Redevelopment Association Renovation Project of the Year for his work at Haus 820/Mass Market. Jon attended the University of Florida where he earned a Master of Architecture degree in addition to a Bachelor of Design degree. He is an alumni of Leadership Lakeland Class XXXII, member of AIA Tampa Bay, and is actively involved in the Lakeland community. Email