Emily Carvell is the Operations Professional with GFF
Meet Amanda Kalescky! Amanda joined us in 2007 and is a Senior Project Coordinator!
“My favorite thing about working at GFF is the thoughtful and kind people I work with. Everyone is intentional in what they do which leads to not only great design work, but also a workplace that is collaborative, supportive, and just a fun place to work!”
Outside of work, Amanda loves supporting her kids whether that is speaking at career day, leading the Girl Scout Troop, or cheering them on at their sporting events. She tries to give back to the community as much as she can through PTA service, serving on the board of Wesley Rankin Community Center in West Dallas, and through various other committees and volunteer positions. Amanda says, “My most happy place is our family lake house in Hot Springs, Arkansas which I helped redesign so that the whole extended family can come together – 9 bedrooms, 5 baths, and the most amazing covered front porch!”
A fun fact about Amanda is that she is an award-winning flower arranger through her local garden club! She has been entering the annual flower show since she was a little girl!
Thank you for all that you do Amanda, we are so lucky to have you!
Firm News
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.