First International Project

2002

GFF completes its first international project in Manaus, Brazil for Nokia.

2002

When stressed over too much work, interior designer Jim Looney connects GFF with one of his most important clients — upstart luxury auto dealer Ken Schnitzer of Park Place Motors. GFF designs the Lemmon Avenue Mercedes/Porsche Dealership and Park Place goes on to become one of the largest clients in the history of the firm.

2002

Bryce Weigand becomes the President of the Texas Society of Architects (TxA).

2003

GFF Planning is formed with Brian Moore in charge.

2003

Despite her distaste for accounting, Karen Quick becomes CFO and the firm’s seventh Principal.