People

GFF is a distinguished award-winning multi-disciplinary design firm based in Dallas with a record of success that began with our founding in 1982. Today our staff of 109 offers architecture, interior design, and planning throughout the US. In recent years we have received national rankings that include: ARCHITECT 50 (#1 US firm for business), Engineering News-Record magazine’s Top 500 Design Firms, Top 100 Green Design Firms and Top Texas Design Firms, Best Places to Work by the Dallas Business Journal and GIANTS 300 Top Architectural Firms by Building Design and Construction magazine. Over the years, we have had successful engagements spanning a broad range of building types and diverse experience with corporate, real estate, and institutional clients.

Evan Beattie

Principal + Chief Executive Officer / Chairman

Maria Gomez

Principal + Studio Director

Jim West

Principal + Managing Director – Austin

Brian Moore

Principal + Director of Planning

Jacquelyn Block

Principal + Director of Faith & Community Practice

Alix Rios

Associate Principal + Studio Director

Jason Cave

Associate Principal + Director of Civic Practice

John Shiver

Associate Principal + Director of Education Practice

Aaron Hunt

Associate Principal + Managing Director – Fort Worth

Grant Wickard

Associate Principal + Senior Project Leader

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