Planning — Campus Planning

Our approach to campus planning for corporate and education campuses is all about creating vibrant and purposeful destinations that harmoniously blend with their physical, natural, social, and cultural contexts. We recognize that the most significant challenges in such projects often revolve around effective communication and building consensus among diverse stakeholders, ranging from administrators and faculty to students, each with their unique expectations and requirements. Drawing upon our extensive experience, we firmly believe that building consensus is the linchpin to propel any project forward successfully. We employ a collaborative methodology deeply rooted in open communication, iterative design, and a keen focus on gathering data, programming and analysis, concept development, and plan refinement. Our process engages stakeholders, fostering a shared vision at the outset, and utilizes a workshop format that encourages idea exchange and critique, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard. By developing a Land Use Framework Plan, exploring alternative concepts, and comparing options against predefined goals and guiding principles, we meticulously craft a preferred solution that culminates in a compelling narrative and clear visual exhibits. We take pride in transforming campuses into not just spaces, but thriving destinations that thoughtfully respond to their unique contexts and ignite the imagination of all those who inhabit them.

Our People

Our firm is a dynamic and multi-disciplinary practice with expertise in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and planning.

Laura Cornell

Associate Principal + Director of Landscape Architecture

Evan Beattie

Senior Principal + Chief Executive Officer / Chairman

Brian Kuper

Design Principal

News

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Turning On A New Light

We are excited to start 2024 with a new logo, inspired by our new headquarters in the heart of the vibrant Victory Park neighborhood of Dallas. This transition is more than just a change of logo and address; it is an improved reflection of who we are and where we want to go as an industry-leading, design-focused firm.

Designing Spaces that Reflect Our Clients’ Mission

In honor of Historic Preservation Month, GFF will be a Bronze Sponsor for the 2023 Preservation Dallas Preservation Achievement Awards on May 17th, 2023.

Life Fellowship Church Unveils Newly Transformed Campus

GFF developed a new comprehensive campus master plan for Life Fellowship Church (LFC) located in McKinney, Texas, which includes renovation and expansion of their current campus to include a 1,200-seat future worship center, a weekday preschool, additional adult classrooms, and an administrative suite on a very compact site.

Protecting Our Feathered Friends

As cities grow and buildings become taller, the need to protect the earth's bird population is becoming more urgent. Thankfully, there are solutions to mitigate the problem, including guidelines for bird friendly glazing selections and building design features.

About

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We Are Hiring!

We offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment, competitive salary/benefits and advancement potential at all levels for Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, Planners and our Operations Team.

New Project Opportunities

Please contact us if you are a prospective client with a new project opportunity that you would like to discuss with out experts.

Sustainability

GFF carefully considers the resources of our clients and our planet to create healthier, higher performing environments.

People

Our staff of 140 offers architecture, interior design, planning and landscape architecture throughout the US