Associate Principal + Senior Project Leader
The University of Texas at Austin / The University of Texas at Arlington
Chris Andersen received a Master of Architecture degree from The University of Texas – Arlington in addition to a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design from the University of Texas at Austin. During the pursuit of his degrees, he won numerous academic awards and augmented his experience and training with extensive overseas travel, including an extended period where he lived and worked in Europe. He has worked on a variety of projects throughout Texas and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, as well as projects outside the state and in Canada. His projects have won several awards, and he has proven to be a valuable asset to GFF.
With GFF since 1998, Chris has honed his extensive expertise in both the public and private sectors, focusing on institutional, religious and office facilities. Projects have included both new construction and renovation/rehabilitation, and have been successfully completed within a wide range of budgets. Chris prides himself in creating closely allied design and construction teams that work together to deliver noteworthy buildings which fulfill both the client’s pragmatic and visionary goals. His high profile assignments include Factory Six03, Windsong Ranch Amenity Center and Benchmark Bank Preston/Royal. He is an Associate Principal and Senior Project Leader at GFF.
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Firm History
A 40th anniversary places GFF in rare company. Only a very small handful of design firms in Dallas can claim a longevity of this duration. It takes calculated foresight, dedication, stamina, and perhaps even a little luck, to successfully navigate any type of business – much less an architectural practice – through 40 years of cautious but sustained growth in a sometimes-volatile market and economy.
Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation is at the heart of our work, safeguarding the ideas, history, and culture that connect us to our past and our future.
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.
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.
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.