Garrett Barker, AIA

Associate + Studio Director

Texas A&M University

GFF is a dynamic and multi-disciplinary practice with expertise in Architecture, Interior Design, and Planning. With a staff of 110 and offices spanning across Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin, we bring a Texas-sized commitment to design excellence. We pride ourselves on attracting the most talented and passionate designers who share our dedication to craftsmanship and professional licensure. Over four decades, we have meticulously honed our design process, encapsulated in our guiding Design Maxims. Not only are we creators, but we are stewards of the communities we touch, striving to leave them even better than we found them.

At our core, we’re a team that thrives on innovation, and we’re always on the lookout for new talent to join us in building upon our storied success. We offer an exhilarating, fast-paced work environment where design opportunities abound at every level. Our firm culture is designed to be both productive and enjoyable, where collaboration and creativity are not just encouraged but celebrated. Our three strategically located offices in vibrant areas like Uptown in Dallas, West Bend in Fort Worth, and downtown Austin offer a lifestyle beyond the office, ensuring that your career with us is complemented by the fun and excitement of these dynamic urban locales.

A black and white portrait of Garrett Barker, an Associate and Studio Director with GFF in the Civic & Cultural Studio, in front of a white background.
Garrett Barker is an Associate and Studio Director with GFF in the Civic & Cultural Studio.

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Architecture

Our decades-long commitment to workplace culture, the enrichment of our cities, and design excellence has earned us numerous accolades, including the prestigious TxA Architecture Firm Award in 2019.

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.

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.

Jason Cave

Associate Principal + Director of Civic Practice

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.