Associate + Senior Design Leader
University of Kansas
As a Senior Design Leader, Blake brings a critical eye, analytical mind and boundless curiosity to everything he works on; partnering with clients to reveal the unique potential in every project. He has experience with a large variety of project types, including high-rise office, performing arts facilities, and church additions. Blake emphasizes open dialogue and utilizes a versatile skill set with expertise in 3D visualization, high-performance building design and early stage energy analysis to serve clients in the pursuit of excellence during all stages of the design process.
Blake joined GFF in 2011 after receiving a Master of Architecture from The University of Kansas School of Architecture and Design, graduating with distinction and receiving the AIA Student Honor Award. During school, Blake also lived abroad while studying furniture design at The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Blake is an active member of the American Institute of Architects, serving as a committee member and former committee chair of the AIA Dallas Design Awards. He also volunteers weekly with Watermark Student Ministries to mentor local high-school students.
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K-12 & Higher Ed
Our team has a proven track record of guiding institutions through the process of programming, design, and construction to realize their vision, and we have successfully completed projects on 25 different campuses in Texas and beyond.
Brian Kuper
Design Principal
Design Maxims
GFF's Design Maxims are a set of guidelines that the firm uses to ensure that our design process is consistent and effective. At a minimum, we seek to deliver design work that is thoughtful and successful in seven different areas.
Office & Workplace
In response to the evolving world of Office & Workplace design, GFF draws on decades of expertise to deliver innovative solutions and new perspectives for contemporary workspaces.
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.