The Joe Patti Hire

1984

Joe Patti joins the firm and instantly claims the title of “most experienced Architect.” Joe refines the standards for contract documents and introduces specifications.

1985

D Magazine identifies GH&F in article titled “These are the best Architects in Dallas.” Larry Good, Stan Haas, and Duncan Fulton stand alongside the likes of Bill Booziotis, Bud Oglesby and James Pratt in an iconic photo.

1985

GH&F moves into its second office space — 300 LTV Center (now Trammell Crow Center)—in an attempt to look like the clients that the firm wanted to work for. It is the most expensive office space in town, which doesn’t work out well since a recession was just around the corner.

1985

David Farrell becomes a principal.

1985

The firm grows rapidly to 31 employees.