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Retail & Hospitality

Our roots in Retail & Hospitality design trace back to the founding of our firm. Today, this expertise guides us as we continue to design spaces with unique and vibrant atmospheres.

Visualization of boutique retail buildings along Henderson Avenue, highlighting streetscape design and pedestrian-friendly features in a mixed-use environment.

A half-mile stretch along Henderson Avenue is prepared to claim its place as one of the great retail streets in Texas

Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use

Dallas, Texas

Exterior A The Mockingbird

A dramatic roof pitch and carefully cut curtain wall make the building instantly recognizable in its context

The Mockingbird

Dallas, Texas

Our designs for Asana’s Deep Ellum interventions support a walkable and dynamic district without erasing grit and identity

Asana Partners – Deep Ellum

Dallas, Texas

A Park Cities restaurant with an understated presence and exceptional detail, inside and out

R+D Kitchen

Dallas, Texas

Designed to serve the hikers, bikers, and yogis along the Trinity River trails, Trailhead is both destination and retreat

Trailhead

Fort Worth, Texas

Perspective rendering from a covered patio at Assembly Park, showing outdoor dining tables overlooking a landscaped plaza with walking paths, planted seating areas, and a children's play zone. In the background, retail storefronts and a stage structure provide an active gathering space.

A bold reinvention of 1980s retail into a dynamic, pedestrian-friendly district

Assembly Park Mixed-Use

Plano, Texas

San Martin Bakery in Plano brings Guatemalan roots to life through warm materials, crafted details, and immersive design

San Martin Bakery — Plano

Plano, Texas

The Canyon in Oak Cliff master plan accommodates a wide range of uses while protecting the ecological assets already on site

The Canyon in Oak Cliff

Dallas, Texas

Children and families enjoy the open lawn space with restaurants behind

Tree-lined promenades, native greens, and café-lined streets shape a new kind of community in McKinney

Long Branch Master Plan

McKinney, 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

People enjoying indoor-outdoor restaurant space with seating and activities.

As a launch point for Queen Creek’s expansion, this district offers a blueprint for thoughtful, integrated development

LGE – Queen Creek Mixed-Use

Queen Creek, Arizona

West Love transforms a high-traffic corridor near Love Field into a pedestrian-friendly mixed-use district

West Love Retail

Dallas, Texas

Our Approach

Since our founding, our firm has established a strong legacy in retail and hospitality design. Our journey began with shopping centers, where we first honed our skills in place-making, setting the stage for our future endeavors. Over the years, we have expanded our portfolio to include mixed-use developments, retail stores, restaurants, private clubs, and automotive facilities. Each project is an opportunity to create engaging environments that captivate and inspire.

GFF strives to embody soul within the design practice. One that promotes comfort, celebrates nuance & discovery, and brings people together. We enjoy the ability for a project to tell a story rooted in the community it serves. Design is a process which sorts through complex problems, and seeks simple, thoughtful solutions delivered in an artful yet intentional way. We prioritize collaboration, curiosity, and enthusiasm, and we remain focused on elevating the value of a project and how it serves its users.

This philosophy drives us to carefully consider every detail, from the layout and materials to the lighting and decor, ensuring that each space we design resonates with its users. As a multidisciplinary firm, we offer a comprehensive approach to design, encompassing planning, architecture, and interior design. This allows us to seamlessly guide projects from the initial concept through to completion, ensuring a cohesive vision throughout. Our clients trust us to deliver exceptional results, and our repeat collaborations with both boutique and national brands are a testament to our dedication and expertise.

Our People

Scott Kanaga

Associate Principal
Studio Director

Sara Good

Associate Principal
Studio Director

Andrew Adkison

Associate Principal
Director of AI

Alix Rios

Associate Principal
Studio Director

Beth Schmidt

Associate
Senior Design Leader

Erin Nies

Associate
Senior Project Leader

elevating human experience

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3030 Nowitzki Way
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