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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.… -
GFF 2021 Promotions
At GFF we are all excited to welcome the start of this New Year (good riddance 2020!) and we are pleased to kick off 2021 with the announcement of 21 well deserved promotions for members of our team. Each of these individuals has made significant contributions to GFF, demonstrating professionalism, perseverance and professional growth through… -
Jam With GFF
From time to time, we like to share the music we listen to with our coworkers. New albums and new artists are currency for conversations about creative accomplishment and serve as the mood-shifting push that we need to find our own ideas. Temporarily locked in doors due to COVID-19, we find ourselves listening to music more than we’re used to during a workday. Kitchen tables and home offices have become our new workstations and music is providing the right environmental mask to transform our homes into proper work spaces.
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Creating Memorable (Shelter-In-)Places
Since transitioning to a fully remote workforce on March 24, GFF has remained committed to providing the high creativity and productivity levels that our clients and consultants rely on. We are proud of the dedication that our GFF team has shown during these challenging times and we couldn’t have done it without each and every employee’s commitment and cooperation. GFF continues to Create Memorable Places from our home work spaces and for that, we are incredibly grateful to our IT team.
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‘On My Own Time’ Gallery 2019
This summer, GFF took part in our eighth year of On My Own Time. By working closely with Business Council for the Arts, we created an outstanding art show featuring the talent of our employees and spouses. GFF’s Tara Harandi and Perry Weber served as OMOT Ambassadors who managed the in-house exhibitions and acted as…
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GFF Church Works Holiday Recipe Collection
GFF Churchworks Studio wishes everyone a safe and merry holiday season, and would like to share some of our favorite recipes to be enjoyed with friends and family. Pumpkin Bread Stephen Pickard Fudge Susan Wright Pecan Divinity Aaron Steward Oatmeal Raisin / Chocolate Chip Cookies Crystal Gore Sweet Potato Casserole Jacquelyn Block Turkey Brine Jamie… -
Life Austin – Amphitheater – More Progress!!
Things are finally taking shape for the Life Austin amphitheater project in Austin, Texas. The C.O. has been attained and the first events are tentatively slated for July 10th!
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Life Austin Amphitheater – Progress!
Construction progress photos of Life Austin Amphitheater in Austin, Texas. The bowstring joists installed this week are over 100’ long and 40’ above the ground at the high point. Standing seam roofing will start this week with the tiered seating following. The new amphitheater will seat over 1, 000 with additional lawn seating. Native landscaping…
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GFF Promotions 2015
GFF is pleased to announce our recent promotions. Todd Burtis, AIA and Russell Hagg, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB were named Associate Principals. In total, 26 architects, intern architects, interior designers, planners and administrative professionals were promoted in a record-breaking year for the firm. Burtis, a graduate of Texas Tech University and The Real Estate Council’s…
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On My Own Time 2013
Building on the successes of our 2012 show, we were eager at GFF to participate once again in the North Texas Business Council for the Arts “On My Own Time” program in the summer of 2013, our second annual! This year’s show featured even more pieces than the year prior, and we even had some…