Lonnie Burns

AIA

Associate Principal + Studio Director
University of Texas – Arlington
A black and white portrait of Lonnie Burns, an Associate Principal and Studio Director with GFF in the Fort Worth Studio, in front of a white background.
Lonnie Burns is an Associate Principal and Studio Director with GFF in the Fort Worth Studio.

As Studio Director and Associate Principal of GFF’s Fort Worth office, Lonnie brings over three decades of architectural innovation to every project. Since joining GFF in 2014, he has shaped the studio’s vision while maintaining his hands-on approach to design and client relationships. His portfolio showcases remarkable institutional works, including the Forster Art Center at Austin College and the Haggerty Art Center at the University of Dallas. Leading the Fort Worth studio with dedication and creative insight, Lonnie champions a design philosophy that emphasizes honest materiality and structural expression while delivering solutions that perfectly align with client objectives.