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Civic & Cultural

Dedicated to crafting spaces that reflect community values, our Civic & Cultural design teams excel in projects ranging from public safety to arts venues, non-profit organizations, and historic preservation and adaptive reuse, each tailored to enhance the urban fabric and cultural landscape

Exterior perspective of the Center for the Arts showing the glass-clad performance hall rising above a stepped concrete base, with landscaped terraces buffering the freeway and creating a prominent campus gateway.

A layered campus for creative work, shaped by sound, space, and community

Center for the Arts

Dallas, Texas / Unbuilt

Enhancing public safety through thoughtful design and expanded space for law enforcement and judicial functions

Roanoke Police Department and Municipal Court

Roanoke, Texas

Angled rendering of the Fort Worth Northwest Patrol’s entrance showing signage, terraced plantings, and people arriving.

Our design for Fort Worth’s Northwest Patrol Substation draws inspiration from the city’s frontier heritage and the architectural legacy of the Stockyards.

Fort Worth Northwest Patrol

Fort Worth, Texas

The Dallas Zoo South Garage exemplifies an innovative approach to parking structure design that supports sustainability, branding, and future campus development

Dallas Zoo South Garage

Dallas, Texas

Architectural rendering of a public broadcast center with an amphitheater and large screen in Downtown Dallas.

GFF’s design for the broadcast facility responds to its unique topographic and urban context, carving out moments of pause, projection, and public connection along the Katy Trail

Public Broadcast Headquarters

Dallas, Texas / Unbuilt

An interplay of light, shadow, and transparency creating a dynamic visitor experience

Dallas Holocaust Museum

Dallas, Texas / Unbuilt

A fitness room with cardio machines, strength equipment, and mirrors reflecting the bright yellow accent wall.

This center serves as a hub for the neighborhood’s Hispanic community, providing flexible spaces for teens, families, and sports tournaments

Diamond Hill Community Center

Fort Worth, Texas

The Oak Cliff Government Center integrates sustainability with civic function, providing daylight-filled, healthy work environments for county staff and the public

Dallas County Oak Cliff Government Center

Dallas, Texas

As the first new structure in Fair Park in over 50 years, the Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center bridges past and present

Fair Park — Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center

Dallas, Texas

A parking structure designed to harmonize with the Arboretum’s garden environment

Dallas Arboretum Parking Garage

Dallas, Texas

Enhancing public safety infrastructure amid significant residential and commercial development

North Patrol Division

Fort Worth, Texas

A center dedicated to research, education, and community engagement within a vast man-made wetland habitat

John Bunker Sands Wetland Center

Seagoville, Texas

An expansion that deepens the Latino Cultural Center’s role as a hub for arts and community

Latino Cultural Center Multi-Form Theater

Dallas, Texas

Enhancements to the Santa Fe Trail are creating a stronger connection between neighborhoods, nature, and culture in East Dallas

Santa Fe Trail Corridor

Dallas, Texas

Divided into three distinct pavilions, the library offers flexible spaces that can function independently or together to support a range of activities

East Parker County Library

Aledo, Texas

Restored murals, color palettes, and reconstructed elements return this building to its rightful place in Fair Park’s Art Deco ensemble

Fair Park — Food & Fiber Building

Dallas, Texas

Serving as a ticketing venue, AT&T experience wall, and small café

AT&T Box Office Pavilion

Dallas, Texas

Located in Abilene, serving as a gateway to the Texas Forts Trail

Frontier Texas!

Abilene, Texas

Transforming a storied recording site into an inclusive space for art, music, and social services

508 Park Avenue

Dallas, Texas

Honoring former Dallas Mayor Annette Strauss and her legacy in the arts

Annette Strauss Artist Square

Dallas, Texas

By emphasizing a pedestrian-first design and integrating diverse uses across multiple blocks, the transformation repositions the Farmers Market as a vital piece of downtown Dallas

Dallas Farmers Market

Dallas, Texas

A light and airy pavilion designed to honor company founders

Horner Family Legacy Museum

Irving, Texas

Designed by Morphosis Architects with GFF as the local architect and sustainability consultant, the museum’s unique cube shape floats above a landscaped plinth of native Texas flora

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Dallas, Texas

Dallas is rewilding its downtown—transforming vacant lots and underused corners into a connected network of parks, plazas, and green corridors that invite residents and visitors to walk, gather, and celebrate in the heart of the city

Downtown Dallas Parks Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

Improving the urban fabric with thoughtfully designed streetscapes and park amenities

Uptown Station

Dallas, Texas

Connecting Princeton residents to nature through thoughtfully designed trails and outdoor amenities

Princeton Municipal Park

Princeton, Texas

A community-focused transformation balancing modern amenities with neighborhood scale

Moody Family YMCA

University Park, Texas

The restoration of Dealey Plaza honors its historical significance by returning the site to its 1963 appearance through rigorous research and preservation

Dealey Plaza Restoration

Dallas, Texas

The Embarcadero’s renovation honors its Centennial-era origins through detailed restoration of its lobby, historic exhibit booth, and original color scheme

Fair Park – Embarcadero Building

Dallas, Texas

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Our Civic & Cultural design teams bring decades of experience and a profound commitment to shaping cities through thoughtful architecture, interior design, and planning. We specialize in creating spaces that reflect the unique character of the communities they serve, blending functionality with storytelling to highlight the history, culture, and values that define each locale. From adaptive reuse to new construction, our projects range across diverse categories including civic, municipal, arts & culture, and historic preservation.

We understand the importance of community engagement in every project. Our team works closely with user groups, city council members, government departments, institutional stakeholders and local residents to ensure that the final design meets the needs and aspirations of the community. This collaborative approach is fundamental to our process, enabling us to facilitate a smooth and successful project from start to finish. We pride ourselves on our ability to listen, communicate, and integrate diverse perspectives, resulting in buildings and spaces that truly resonate with the communities they serve.

Our expertise extends beyond aesthetics to include functional and efficient design solutions tailored for the public and non-profit sectors. We are adept at navigating the unique challenges that come with civic and cultural projects, from problem-solving and cost estimating to ensuring accessibility and sustainability. Whether we are designing a police station, library, museum, performance space, or community center, we approach each project with the same dedication to quality and functionality.

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