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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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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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St. Andrew United Methodist Church – Hasley Chapel
In 2015, GFF developed a 30-year master plan for the future of St. Andrew’s 21-acre campus in Plano, Texas. A stand-alone chapel was planned to be nestled in the northwest corner of their property. After a Sanctuary renovation and Children’s, Students’, and Missions additions were completed, in 2020 St. Andrew turned their attention to the… -
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40 Years / 40 Facts
40 NUMBERS TO CELEBRATE THE 40TH YEAR OF OUR FIRM – GFF was founded in 1982 with the goal of delivering both exceptional design and exceptional service to our clients. Forty years later, the vision is still the same. Thousands of projects, hundreds of design awards, dozens of firm awards, and four decades haven’t changed our approach.
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Black History Month: Four Leaders that Empower Us to Make a Difference at GFF
To celebrate Black History Month, four GFFers talk about the inspiration that they draw from four black leaders.
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New Year, New Space
The Merriam-Webster definition of renovate is “to restore to a former better state” or “to restore to life, vigor, or activity”. A high-quality renovation can breathe new life into your building. A fresh look can create a welcoming atmosphere and a renewed sense of community that can encourage congregants to return and attract new members.… -
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And that’s a Wrap! – Austin Creek Show 2021
GFF Austin had the honor of taking part in Creek Show 2021. Creek Show, put on by Waterloo Greenway Conservancy, is a collection of light-based and site-specific art installations that celebrate Waller Creek and strive to reach the following goals: Engage the community through art and design Raise awareness of the work and mission of… -
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¡Tomando el Escenario! Taking the Stage!
A pure and simple architectural form houses a black box theater. Una forma arquitectónica simple y pura alberga el teatro de Caja Negra.
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Greetings From Austin
It’s time to tell you about all the great things happening deep in the heart of Texas. Our Austin office has grown since we first opened our doors in 2018. We started with four pioneers and have flourished into a bustling office with 13 fantastic designers. These last three years have flown – we cannot hide how exhilarating it has been to establish a practice in one of America’s greatest cities.
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GFF CAN(e): A Design Competition for a New Animal Shelter
Ultimately, this building will provide a safe and healthy environment for animals on their journey to finding their forever homes. Before the pandemic took hold, GFF made career offers to six extremely talented graduates around the country. Unable to move to Dallas or begin working in our temporarily closed offices as COVID-19 became a national… -
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Catching Up with Alix Rios
Alix Rios has returned to lead GFF Interiors. We had a few things to ask her.
