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Portrait of a GFFer: Sam Stribling
Meet Sam Stribling! Sam joined us in 2020 and is a Senior Project Leader! “My favorite things about working at GFF include its egalitarian approach to every facet of the design process; a stated focus on project continuity and collaboration; and concern for individual employee well-being.” Outside of work, Sam loves to spend time with… -
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GFF Announces Three New Principals
From Left to Right: Jacquelyn Block, Ricardo Montoya, Todd Burtis GFF is excited to announce three new principals as our firm continues to expand its reach and add diversity of expertise and perspective to our Principal team. These three Architects are uniquely talented and proven leaders in our practice. Jacquelyn Block has a heart for people and their… -
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Portrait of a GFFer: Becca Vahldick
Meet Becca Vahldick! Becca joined us in 2019 and is a Project Coordinator. “I love how flexible and respectful GFF is about everyone's personal lives. The firm really values the work/life balance and putting the people first. I also love the people I work with. My studio makes every day an adventure and I genuinely… -
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It’s the People Who Make the Place / Emily Mendez
Emily Mendez is the Director of Sustainability for GFF, where she leads our internal committee comprised of sustainability representatives across all market sectors. Emily is a graduate of Texas Tech University, with experience in institutional, faith-based, corporate, and residential design. She is a Registered Interior Designer in the State of Texas, a LEED AP, and… -
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Adaptive Reuse in an Environmentally Conscious Work Environment
Most people in the real estate industry have heard about Adaptive Reuse and it is important to remember the potential value it can bring to the table, particularly for the workplace. Unlike their counterparts on the east and west coasts, developers in Texas are typically not challenged to find available land for ground-up construction. However,… -
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GFF, Fair Park, and The State Fair of Texas: A Thirty-Year Relationship
We are excited about the opening of this year’s State Fair of Texas and proud of GFF’s role in the preservation and ongoing revitalization of Fair Park. Centennial Architect George Dahl and his staff created a Beaux Arts campus of “Texanic” Art Deco buildings for the 1936 Texas Centennial Exhibition, and that campus is now a unique cultural resource and one of Dallas’ few National Register Historic Districts.
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It’s National Women’s Health & Fitness Day!
As women, we often wear the hat of caretaker – for our family, our friends, our communities. With many of us actively participating in the work force, the thing that usually takes the hit is our own well-being. Somewhere along the way, we learned that taking time out for our own self-care makes us selfish… -
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Portrait of a GFFer: Bradley Dunivan
Meet Brad Dunivan! Brad joined us in 2021 as a Design Coordinator. "My favorite thing about GFF is the high level of design quality within the different departments and ability to collaborate to produce the best result. No one project is single disciplinary and takes many talented people to create meaningful spaces.” When Brad isn’t… -
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Chase Oaks Church – Local Good Center
Chase Oaks Church’s Local Good Center was recently featured on the cover of Church Design’s May issue, in the article titled ‘Design Helps Practice What’s Preached’. In 2020, Chase Oaks Church strategically pursued a new property located in an underserved area of Plano, Texas, with the goal of creating a dedicated community center to meet… -
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Portrait of a GFFer: Lance Abaya
Meet Lance Abaya! Lance joined us in 2010 and is an Associate and Design Leader. Lance says, "My favorite thing about GFF is how they value each individual of the firm, and the importance of inclusiveness in every facet of the practice. I consider GFF as a family who ensures that every one of us… -
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Portrait of a GFFer: Yasmin Al-Jafari
Meet Yasmin Al-Jafari! Yasmin joined us in April of 2021 and is a Project Coordinator in the Fort Worth office. Yasmin says, "My favorite part about GFF is working on our housing projects and their high quality of design. I appreciate the thoughtful and meaningful places created by GFF.” In her free time, Yasmin loves… -
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Meet GFF’s Historic Preservation Team: Morgan Harrison
Meet Morgan Harrison, an enthusiastic advocate of local preservation. An enthusiastic advocate of local preservation, Morgan has been a member of the Preservation Dallas Board of Trustees since 2019. This June she was appointed as Vice President of Preservation Issues for Preservation Dallas, where she will help lead advocacy efforts for the organization. Morgan has also served…
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