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Portrait of a GFFer: Zack Sprinkle-Lewis
Meet Zack Sprinkle-Lewis. Zack graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, and a Master's of Architecture. Zack joined the GFF Dallas office in April as a Senior Project Coordinator. Read below to learn more about Zack! I grew up in El Paso, TX and loved driving through the American Southwest… -
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Did you know that May is Historic Preservation Month?
Historic Preservation Month - Church Works + Historic Preservation Did you know that May is Historic Preservation Month? In honor of Historic Preservation Month, we would like to highlight some of the historic church projects we have worked on. First United Methodist Church Dallas Originally constructed in 1924, First United Methodist Church Dallas is an… -
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It’s the People that Make the Place / Jon Rollins
Jon Rollins is a leader in GFF’s institutional practice, focusing on university projects, independent schools, cultural facilities and communities of faith, with an additional emphasis on historic preservation and adaptive reuse. He combines a detailed and creative approach to solving complex programming and design problems with expertise in building technology and the construction process. Jon… -
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Can We Go Beyond Sustainability?
“So deep is the environmental crisis; so urgent is the demand for change, that architecture must become not only a profession … but a form of public service.” First Lady Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson, addressing the 1968 AIA convention. The words above still ring true and speak to the impact our design decisions have on… -
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It’s the People that Make the Place / Jim West
Jim West is a 1996 graduate of The University of Kansas where he received his Bachelor of Architecture. A trained pastry chef, he joined GFF in September 2011, become an Associate Principal in 2014, a Studio Director in 2015, Managing Director of the Austin Office in 2018 and was named a Principal in 2019. Jim… -
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Stephen Pickard Elected to the AIA College of Fellows
Stephen is a Principal at GFF and has over 38 years of architectural design and management experience. The last 23 years of his career have concentrated on the development of a national practice specializing in the design of church and faith based facilities. He is very familiar with current trends and the most progressive thinking… -
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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… -
It’s the People that Make the Place / Maria Gomez
Maria Gomez, AIA, LEED AP is a Principal at GFF and functions as our Cultural, Office and Build-to-Suit Market Sector Leader. Maria has diverse experience on projects ranging from corporate offices to institutional facilities. Maria collaborated in the Park 17 multi-use building which received the Texas Construction Best Office Project. This was the first office… -
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Portrait of a GFFer: Marisa Dominguez
Meet Marisa Dominguez, an 11th generation San Antonian! Marisa graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s in Environmental Design and received her Master’s of Architecture from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Marisa joined the GFF Dallas Office in 2021 as a Team Member in the Reyes Studio. Read below to learn more…
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