Associate + Senior Design Leader
The University of Texas at Arlington
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Lance Abaya received his Master of Architecture Degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2012, and his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Arlington School of Architecture in 2010. Lance joined GFF in 2010 and is a part of the Retail Studio as a Senior Design Leader. He actively engages with clients, consultants and the community to create the environments that individuals interact with on a daily basis. GFF has been fostering Lance’s development as a skilled designer and continues to nurture his interest in exercising innovative ways to explore and produce architecture and placemaking for the retail environment and beyond.
Lance focuses to refine a craft and build a strong repertoire of both analog and digital toolsets, often finding compelling solutions of order and space within mixed media. His particular skill in parametric modeling, photorealistic rendering and digital fabrication methodologies is often utilized to explore contemporary design ideas of texture, effect, tectonics and optimization of material and construction techniques.
Evan Beattie
Senior Principal + Chief Executive Officer / Chairman
Jacquelyn Block
Principal + Director of Faith & Community Practice
Allison Hubbard
Senior Principal + Chief Operating Officer
Laura Cornell
Associate Principal + Director of Landscape Architecture
The Mockingbird
Dallas, Texas
Crate&Barrel
Locations Nationwide
Trailhead
Fort Worth, Texas
Asana Deep Ellum
Dallas, Texas
Turning On A New Light
We are excited to start 2024 with a new logo, inspired by our new headquarters in the heart of the vibrant Victory Park neighborhood of Dallas. This transition is more than just a change of logo and address; it is an improved reflection of who we are and where we want to go as an industry-leading, design-focused firm.
Designing Spaces that Reflect Our Clients’ Mission
In honor of Historic Preservation Month, GFF will be a Bronze Sponsor for the 2023 Preservation Dallas Preservation Achievement Awards on May 17th, 2023.
Life Fellowship Church Unveils Newly Transformed Campus
GFF developed a new comprehensive campus master plan for Life Fellowship Church (LFC) located in McKinney, Texas, which includes renovation and expansion of their current campus to include a 1,200-seat future worship center, a weekday preschool, additional adult classrooms, and an administrative suite on a very compact site.
Protecting Our Feathered Friends
As cities grow and buildings become taller, the need to protect the earth's bird population is becoming more urgent. Thankfully, there are solutions to mitigate the problem, including guidelines for bird friendly glazing selections and building design features.
People
Our staff of 140 offers architecture, interior design, planning and landscape architecture throughout the US
We Are Hiring!
We offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment, competitive salary/benefits and advancement potential at all levels for Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, Planners and our Operations Team.
Sustainability
GFF carefully considers the resources of our clients and our planet to create healthier, higher performing environments.
New Project Opportunities
Please contact us if you are a prospective client with a new project opportunity that you would like to discuss with out experts.