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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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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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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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GFF Women’s History Month
GFF’s culture of creating memorable places is driven by the talent and hard work of our entire staff. This month, we’re sending a special shout-out to the women of GFF who continually serve our clients and community through their varied roles and disciplines. "I joined GFF in 1997 as a temporary receptionist and over… -
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Should We Be Specifying Antimicrobials?
Research has shown that while antimicrobials do have some positive attributes, such as their ability to be used as a preservative in building materials, their presence in the built environment may create more harm than good. These days, the emergence of COVID-19 has made this question a more immediate concern. As states and local municipalities… -
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Emily Mendez’s Home Office and Classroom Space
written by Emily Mendez The process of working from home has been generally smooth. A few “user error” moments on my end but nothing too bad! GFF’s IT team has been very helpful and patient along the way. The complicated part is figuring out how to teach and parent a small child from home while…
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Our Future is Bright.
Hello 2020! Our Future is Bright. Announcing GFF Promotions for 2020 GFF is thrilled to kickoff 2020 by announcing the promotion of 48 talented architects, interior designers, landscape architects, planners, and operations professionals. These individuals have shown creativity, leadership, and a commitment to our values in creating our most memorable places yet in 2019. Recognizing… -
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St. Andrew United Methodist Church Phase II Groundbreaking Ceremony
GFF and team gathered on Sunday at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Plano to celebrate Phase II’s start of construction. Congratulations to the team for all of their hard work!
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2nd Annual IIDA Chili Cook Off
A few from our interiors team here at GFF participated in the 2nd Annual IIDA Chili Cook off last Friday! We teamed up with Shawn at J+J Flooring Group and made a Cuban inspired smoked pork chili. If that doesn’t make your mouth water, you’re crazy! Though, we did not win, ours was sure a favorite…
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18th Annual IIDA Student Conference
This past Thursday, GFF participated in the 18th Annual IIDA Texas Oklahoma Chapter Student Conference, held at The Westin Galleria Dallas. The conference hosted 150 interior design students from universities and interior design programs across the nation, as well as fellow industry professionals and manufacturer representatives that volunteered their time to host a variety of…
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Happy New Year from GFF
GFF celebrated their 35th anniversary and annual Holiday Party at Factory Six03. The newly renovated West End Building was designed by GFF’s own Chris Andersen, Jillian Brooks, Reagan Compton, Larry Good and Traci Webster. Being able to celebrate these milestones at a building close to our hearts made the evening all the more special! Happy…
