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Hey y’all! A Texas-sized Hello from AUSTIN!

It’s time to tell you about all the great things happening deep in the heart of Texas. Our Austin office has grown steadily since we first opened our doors in 2018. We started with four pioneers and have flourished into a bustling office with 13 fantastic designers. These last three years have flown by and we cannot hide how exhilarating it has been to establish a practice in one of America’s greatest cities.

We started in Austin with a boutique space on the sixth floor of 800 Brazos Street. It was the perfect place to start our practice here, but it’s time to move into a new space that is over twice as large to accommodate our continued growth. On July 1st we cut the ribbon on the opening of a new Austin Downtown home, located in the historic Norwood Tower at 114 West 7th. We will miss Willie (our favorite doorman of all time) at 800 Brazos, but are thrilled to be in a larger space where we can continue to grow our team and provide design for our clients at the highest level, along with a much improved guest parking experience! We would be lying if we told you we aren’t also excited about Porkchop Fridays at one of our favorite restaurants next door.

Our office has moved to historic Norwood Tower – 114 W 7th St, Austin, TX 78701

As we look forward to a post-pandemic world, we are excited to welcome the four new GFFers we hired during the work-from-home era into the office space. Our workplace culture has been strong throughout and will be elevated by the addition of young talent experiencing our workplace for the first time. Below we offer you the opportunity to get to know our people a little better. We adore all of them and we think you will too!

We are designers committed to excellence for our city and our clients. View the posts below to learn more about the people who make our office a memorable place to work.

As our office continues to grow, so does our ability to do great design work throughout Central Texas. We have had successful projects in Austin, San Antonio, College Station, and many places in between. Jim West, the managing director of our Austin Office, and Associate Sara Good bring time tested leadership to all the work we do, with an emphasis on mixed-use and multifamily residential projects that are adding delightful density to our hip town.

Our Austin team’s recently completed residential work includes Garza Ranch, Heritage Plaza, Magnolia Heights, and Aspen Heights West Campus. Building on GFF’s history of designing stunning luxury automotive facilities, Jaguar-Land Rover of North Austin successfully weaves a beautiful, branded building between gorgeous Live Oak trees. Our church project experience was a differentiator in our being hired to design a unique outdoor venue for Life Austin Church that really came in handy this last year. And our ability to deliver all types of corporate office space made a place for renowned Austin brand YETI in the divine hills of West Austin.

West had this to say about designing in Central Texas.

“Whatever the project type, our team is committed to Creating Memorable Places and delivering the best client experience and end results achievable. The fantastic energy and personality in our office translates directly into design that enhances the human experience and meets the expectations of those that we work for.”

Reach out to us! You’ve heard all about us and now we want to learn more about you and how we can help you realize your vision through powerful, memorable design.

Anthem Church Master Plan

Broken Bow, Oklahoma

A black and white portrait of Becca Vahldick, a Senior Project Coordinator with GFF in the Faith & Community Studio, in front of a white background.

Becca Vahldick

Senior Project Coordinator

3700M

Dallas, Texas

We Are Hiring!

We offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment, competitive salary/benefits and advancement potential at all levels for Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, Planners and our Operations Team.

A black and white portrait of Maxine Kraft, a Design Leader with GFF in the Fort Worth Studio, in front of a white background.

Maxine Kraft

Design Leader

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

Dallas, Texas

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Farris McNabb

Marketing Leader

Park Place Mercedes-Benz Of Arlington

Arlington, Texas

Dealey Plaza Restoration

Dallas, Texas

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Grant Wickard

Associate Principal + Senior Project Leader

Park Place Volvo

Dallas, Texas

People

Our staff of 140 offers architecture, interior design, planning and landscape architecture throughout the US

Glass Technology that Can Bring Value to Your Building

Portrait of a GFFer: Yasmin Al-Jafari

"My favorite part about GFF is working on our housing projects and their high quality of design. I appreciate the thoughtful and meaningful places created by GFF.”

Aspen Heights West Campus

Austin, Texas

K-12 & Higher Education

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.

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Kent Pontious

Associate Principal + Studio Director

It’s the People Who Make the Place / Jacquelyn Block

Jacquelyn joined GFF in 2011 and has extensive architectural experience leading faith-based, non-profit, and educational projects.

The Hockaday School – Liza Lee Academic Research Center (ARC) Renovation

Dallas, Texas

Portrait of a GFFer: Marissa Clinesmith

Outside of work, Marissa is involved in the AIA Fort Worth chapter Board of Directors as Director at Large, which she says has been an amazing opportunity to be more involved in the Fort Worth architecture scene- especially with the TxA conference coming to town this November 2023!

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Dallas, Texas

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Evan Chavez

Operations Coordinator / Office Manager

Melissa Park Village

Melissa, Texas

Pizza Hut and KFC Center of Restaurant Excellence

Plano, Texas

Dallas

GFF has been a staple of the Dallas design community for over four decades. Over the years, we’ve carved a memorable path through the city’s skyline to our current headquarters location in Victory Park.

Interior Design

Our Interior Design team specializes in creating unique and compelling atmospheres for a variety of projects, including corporate offices, fitness facilities, higher education institutions, private schools, banks, and retail spaces.

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Taylor Wade

Senior Project Coordinator

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Diana Cruz

Executive Assistant

Construction at SMU’s Cox School of Business is Underway

The project will fully reconfigure and renovate the existing three buildings, constructing an additional 65,000 SF while increasing the buildings’ overall efficiency.

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Chad Kyzar

Senior Project Coordinator

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Jon Rollins

Principal

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.

Fortune 500 Campus Interiors

Plano, Texas

IBP XVII Amenity Center

Plano, TX

Lyra on McKinney

Dallas, Texas

Aventerra

Southlake, Texas

Family Office Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

The Hockaday School Center for the Arts

Dallas, Texas

Dallas Theological Seminary – Chapel and Student Life Center

Dallas, Texas

Crescent Museum Place Office and Multifamily

Fort Worth, Texas

Creekwood UMC Master Plan

Fairview, Texas

17Seventeen and Park 17

Dallas, Texas

Honda of Burleson

Burleson, Texas

Park Place Mercedes-Benz of Fort-Worth

Fort Worth, Texas

Santa Fe Trail Corridor

Dallas, Texas

Russell Creek Family YMCA

Plano, Texas

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Sarah Wheeler

Project Coordinator

A black and white portrait of Santasha Hart, a Senior Project Coordinator with GFF in the Mixed-Use & Multifamily Studio, in front of a white background.

Santasha Hart

Senior Project Coordinator

Faculty Offices: A Space Allocation Dilemma

Denargo Market

Denver, Colorado

The Shops at Highland Park

Dallas, Texas

MedAssets

Plano, Texas

Alpha Plaza

Dallas, Texas

Restaurant Concept

Dallas, Texas

The Emerald Bracelet

Dallas, Texas

St. Paul United Methodist Church

Dallas, Texas

It’s The People Who Make the Place / Brian Kuper

Joining GFF in 1993, and a Principal in the firm since 2007, Brian has practiced architecture for nearly 30 years.

Capital One

Plano, Texas

Cultural / Arts

When we are designing a museum, gallery, performance space, or a cultural project, we strive to create spaces that inspire and enrich the lives of those who use them.

Mixed-Use

Our firm is committed to designing contextually appropriate mixed-use projects that add value to the neighborhoods and communities they are specifically designed for.

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Maya Pavon

Architectural Professional

Alta Henderson

Dallas, Texas

Did you know that May is Historic Preservation Month?

In honor of Historic Preservation Month, we would like to highlight some of the historic church projects we have worked on.

Mockingbird Station

Dallas, Texas

GFF, Fair Park, and The State Fair of Texas: A Thirty-Year Relationship

We are excited about the opening of this year’s State Fair of Texas and proud of GFF’s role in the preservation and ongoing revitalization of Fair Park

Lakewood Elementary

Dallas, Texas

Lakeline

Austin, Texas

Stacy Green

Allen, Texas

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Sydney Galloso

Project Coordinator

It’s the People Who Make the Place / Emily Mendez

Emily Mendez is the Director of Sustainability for GFF, where she leads our internal committee comprised of sustainability representatives across all market sectors

Adaptive Reuse in an Environmentally Conscious Work Environment

In a post-pandemic world where employees may be reluctant to return to the office full time, the inventory of empty or partially occupied buildings continues to grow.

Mockingbird Commons

Dallas, Texas

Dallas Holocaust Museum

Dallas, Texas

Portrait of a GFFer: Marisa Dominguez

Office

Embarcadero Building – Fair Park

Dallas, Texas

Dallas Arboretum Parking Garage and Underground Walkway

Dallas, Texas

Scardello Artisan Cheese

Dallas, Texas

Locally Sourced Kindness

SMU Fondren Library Renovation Feasibility Study

Dallas, Texas

Decoding the Effects of COVID-19

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Donald R. Kubala

Associate Principal + Senior Project Leader

Portrait of a GFFer: Sam Stribling

“My favorite things about working at GFF include its egalitarian approach to every facet of the design process; a stated focus on project continuity and collaboration; and concern for individual employee well-being.”

CityLine Market

Richardson, Texas

Horner Family Legacy Museum

Irving, Texas

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Levi Hooten

Associate + Creative Leader

Zion Lutheran Master Plan

Dallas, Tx

The Langford

Dallas, Texas

Factory Six03

Dallas, Texas

GFF 2022 Promotions

Burnet Marketplace

Austin, Texas

Commemorative Air Force Museum

Dallas, Texas

AvreaFoster

Dallas, Texas

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Alix Rios

Associate Principal + Studio Director

Renovation and Historic Preservation for Education

GFF Church Works: Under Construction

Las Colinas North Shore

Irving, Texas

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Maureen Hellerstedt

Marketing Professional

Corazon

Austin, Texas

T. Boone Pickens YMCA

Dallas, Texas

ELE Lower Greenville

Dallas, Texas

1000 Weatherford

Fort Worth, Texas

The Church on Rush Creek Mira Lagos

Grand Prairie, Texas

It’s the People who Make the Place / Jon Rollins

Jon Rollins is a leader in GFF’s institutional practice, focusing on university projects, independent schools, cultural facilities and communities of faith, with an additional emphasis on historic preservation and adaptive reuse.

Park Place Fort Worth Maserati

Fort Worth, Texas

It’s the People Who Make the Place / John Shiver

As Director of Education Practice, Mr. Shiver is passionate about creating memorable places that inspire learning. His 30 years of experience have been solely focused on the education sector for K-12 and higher education projects and clients.

Cardinal Health

Dallas, Texas

Trinity South Master Planning and Zoning Consultation

Dallas, Texas

Alta Luna

Farmers Branch, Texas

Park 17

Dallas, Texas

AT&T Box Office Pavilion

Dallas, Texas

Weir’s Plaza

Dallas, Texas

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Taylor Catalano

Associate + HR Leader

Design District Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

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Tyler Porter

Senior Project Coordinator

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and School

Prosper, Texas

St. Andrew Methodist Church – Phase II

Plano, Texas

Confidential Family Office Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

How is ESG Impacting Real Estate Capital Investment?

Trailhead

Fort Worth, Texas

Residential High-Rise

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Nardine Mansi

Associate + Senior Project Leader

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Scott MacKenzie

IT Intern

University of Texas at Dallas Campus Master Plan Update

Dallas, Texas

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.

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Bernabe Longoria

Senior Project Coordinator

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Lance Braht

Associate Principal + Senior Design Leader

Announcing Our 2024 Promotions

It is with great excitement that we announce the advancement of twenty outstanding individuals who epitomize our core values.

Lantana Ridge Office Buildings

Austin, Texas

The Bond

Austin, Texas

Retail / Stores & Restaurant

GFF has a deep understanding of the retail and restaurant industry and we bring that knowledge and experience to all our projects.

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.

Portrait of a GFFer: Becca Vahldick

“I love going to shows, playing guitar, and even occasionally moshing. I generally go to smaller concerts or support local bands but tend to be at a concert 4-5 times a month!”

Sabina

Austin, Texas

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Emily Mendez

Associate + Director of Sustainability / Interior Design Leader

Reagan Place at Old Parkland

Dallas, Texas

Montgomery Farms Master Plan

Allen, Texas

Arlington Highlands

Arlington, Texas

The Church Network National Conference is Almost Here!

Mark your calendars! The 2023 Church Network Conference (TCN) will take place July 18th through July 21st at the Irving Convention Center in the DFW Metroplex.

Market East

Mesquite, Texas

Learning and Learning Space

It’s the People that Make the Place / Alix Rios

With an eclectic portfolio ranging from build-to-suit corporate interiors and tenant finish-outs, to higher education and retail, she thrives under the challenge of multi-faceted interiors and diverse teams.

Alta Strand

Dallas, Texas

Park Place DFW Jaguar – Land Rover

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Riverside

Austin, Texas

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Jason Cave

Associate Principal + Director of Civic Practice

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Gabrielle Duran

Project Coordinator

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Mark Holsinger

Associate Principal + Senior Design Leader

Hope Fellowship

Prosper, Texas

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.

The Ascent

Dallas, Texas

MedAssets Interiors

Plano, Texas

Freedom Crossing at Joint Base San Antonio – Fort Sam Houston

San Antonio, Texas

Can We Go Beyond Sustainability?

Resilient, restorative, and regenerative approaches all rely on a comprehensive team and systems approach to creating better built environments

A Physical Plan for Downtown Dallas

Dallas, Texas

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and School Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

Dallas County Oak Cliff Government Center

Dallas, Texas

Dallas Zoo Tiger Exhibit

Dallas, Texas

Portrait of a GFFer: Talon McCart

Outside of work, Talon likes to bike, snowboard and wakeboard. Other hobbies include woodworking, home renovations, traveling and flying his drone. He also loves to spend time with his family!

First Baptist Church Plano

Plano, Texas

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Cecilia Garcia

Project Coordinator

Parish Episcopal School Campus Master Plan

Farmers Branch, Texas

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Matt Frame

Project Leader

Arts District Mansion

Dallas, Texas

UPR Master Planning and Zoning Consultation

Dallas, Texas

Southern Methodist University Binkley Avenue Garage

Dallas, Texas

The Westwood School

Farmers Branch, Texas

Alexan Garza Ranch

Austin, Texas

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Thomas Castro

Senior Project Coordinator

A black and white portrait of Reagan Compton, an Interior Design Leader with GFF in the Interior Design Studio, in front of a white background.

Reagan Compton

Interior Design Leader

Stockyards Station

Fort Worth, Texas

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Jacob Thibodeaux

Senior Project Coordinator

Portrait of a GFFer: Hollyann Friloux

Outside of work, Hollyann enjoys spending time with her Golden Retriever (Connie), long walks/runs on the Katy trail, and seeing new movies in the theater.

Navarro College at Midlothian – Campus Master Plan

Midlothian, Texas

Life Austin Amphitheater

Austin, Texas

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Jamie Wallace

Associate + Design Leader

Bexar Street Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

The Braden on Fifth

Fort Worth, Texas

GFF Announces Three New Principals

GFF is excited to announce three new principals as our firm continues to expand its reach and add diversity of expertise and perspective to our Principal team

West Love Retail

Dallas, Texas

East Parker County Library

Aledo, Texas

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David Boone

Associate Principal + Senior Project Leader

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David Anderson

Project Leader

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Jim West

Principal + Managing Director – Austin

CBD Comprehensive Transportation Study

Dallas, Texas

Portait of a GFFer: Sydney Galloso

The Hockaday School – Classroom Renovation

Dallas, Texas

Alta Left Bank

Fort Worth, Texas

Prosper UMC Master Plan

Prosper, Texas

Fiori on Vitruvian Park

Addison, Texas

Cook Children’s Primary Care

Denton, Texas

¡Tomando el Escenario! Taking the Stage!

Annette Strauss Artist Square

Dallas, Texas

Navarro College – Ellis County College Campus Study

Waxahachie, Texas

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Stephen Pickard

Principal Emeritus

GFF CAN(e): A Design Competition for a New Animal Shelter

Dallas Academy

Dallas, Texas

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Leah Coley

Architectural Professional

Two Arts Plaza

Dallas, Texas

Alexan Cityline

Richardson, Texas

Broadstone Knox District

Dallas, Texas

Trinity at Left Bank

Fort Worth, Texas

Cityline

Dallas, Texas

Ardan West Village

Dallas, Texas

Dave & Buster’s Concept Design

Dallas, Texas

Austin

With an increasing share of the firm’s workload coming from relationships with Austin-based clients, GFF opened our Austin office in April 2018.

Downtown Dallas Parks Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

Denargo

Denver, Colorado

Museum Facility Assessment

Dallas, Texas

John Eagle Honda of Rockwall

Rockwall, Texas

Arlington Life Shelter

Arlington, Texas

It’s the People that Make the Place

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church – Sanctuary Renovation

Dallas, Texas

Park Place Grapevine Porsche

Grapevine, Texas

Hear from our Designers – What’s new in Church Seating?

Furniture for church facilities has shifted in recent years. Here are the trends we are excited about!

Architect-of-Record Experience

Trinity Valley School Athletics Master Plan

Fort Worth, Texas

Greetings From Austin

Parish Episcopal School Gymnasium

Farmers Branch, Texas

Portrait of a GFFer: Amanda Kalescky

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.

Buckner International Family Hope Center

Dallas, Texas

Chase Oaks Church

Plano, Texas

An evening photograph of Illuminated frog sculptures sitting in a landscape area adjacent to the entrance to the Perot Museum of Nature & Science

Sustainability

GFF carefully considers the resources of our clients and our planet to create healthier, higher performing environments.

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Carson Guy

Project Coordinator

Harvest Lofts

Dallas, Texas

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Mariah Trevizo

Associate + Senior Project Coordinator

Alexan Henderson

Dallas, Texas

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Aaron Hunt

Associate Principal + Managing Director – Fort Worth

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Nicole Capps

Senior Project Coordinator

TCU – Robert Carr Chapel Renovation

Ft. Worth, Texas

Portrait of a GFFer: Danielle LoPresti

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David Colwill

Project Leader

Senior Project Leader / Dallas Office

Dallas, Texas

Milestone Church

Keller, Texas

2500 Cedar Springs

Dallas, Texas

Under Construction

The GFF Church Works Studio has been busy working on projects under construction recently.

Texas A&M University – Central Texas Campus Master Plan

Killeen, Texas

Quest

The Colony, Texas

Alta State Thomas

Dallas, Texas

CANstruction 2020

Photorealistic rendering of the new SMU Cox School of Business situated within the SMU campus. Two new wings attach to the original structure, forming a courtyard. The architecture features red brick, Georgian style, matching the campus buildings. In the distance, high-rise towers and Dallas neighborhoods are visible.

D-FW’s $1 billion college campus building boom aims to meet future workforce needs

Dallas Morning News

Crate&Barrel

Locations Nationwide

Old Parkland Campus Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

Westmoreland Heights Neighborhood Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

Bishop Avenue + Davis Street Streetscape Study

Dallas, Texas

First Baptist Church Decatur

Decatur, Texas

Clearfork Office Building

Fort Worth, Texas

Village 121

Plano, Texas

Central Baptist Church

Bryan, Texas

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Loren Boynton

Senior Design Leader

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Jason Hoyt

Associate + Studio Director

Texas A&M University – Central Texas Founders Hall

Killeen, Texas

Portrait of a GFFer: Josh Hafel

When Josh isn’t working, he likes to hike, rock climb, and play with his 5-year-old husky-lab, Hatchi. He also has plans to one day see all 63 National Parks! So far, he has been to one National Park and six State Parks.

One Community Church

Stephen Pickard Elected to the AIA College of Fellows

Woodcreek Church Master Plan

Richardson, Texas

Portrait of a GFFer: Coleman Brink

Outside of work, Coleman loves to travel. During his school years, he used his longer breaks to visit many national parks, with Zion National Park being his favorite. In his senior year, he visited Cairo, Egypt, and he recently took a trip to Copenhagen which he said was incredible!

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Emily Carvell

Operations Professional

Capital One Plaza of the Americas

Dallas, Texas

Federales Deep Ellum

Dallas, Texas

Princeton Municipal Park

Princeton, Texas

Zion Lutheran Church and School

Dallas, Texas

K-12 Schools and the Response to COVID-19

Dallas Zoo South Garage

The Dallas Zoo South Garage is a simple building on a complex site, pairing an efficient layout with a visually dynamic façade to promote the Zoo’s mission and brand.

River Cafe

New Braunfels, Texas

QIP East End

San Antonio, Texas

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Tuesdie Alonso

Senior Project Coordinator

Burgher Haggard Office

Fort Worth, Texas

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Sam Stribling

Associate + Studio Director

Fort Worth Academy

Fort Worth, Texas

Factory Six03 Interiors

Dallas, Texas

SMU — Cox School of Business

University Park, Texas

St. Jude’s Medical Interiors

Dallas, Texas

It’s the People Who Make the Place / Ricardo Montoya

Ricardo is a licensed architect, Principal and Director of Technical Resources at GFF with experience managing a broad range of project types of various scales.

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Lonnie Burns

Associate Principal + Studio Director

Digital Portraits — A grid of 25 GFF employee portraits digitally painted in an expressionist style

Promotion Party 2023: Celebrating the Rise of 25 Talented Achievers

As 2023 gets underway, we at GFF are filled with excitement and gratitude as we celebrate the promotion of 25 talented employees.

Spanish Fort Container Park

Spanish Fort, Alabama

Portrait of a GFFer: Shannon Fahey

First United Methodist Church of Dallas Developmental Learning Center

Dallas, Texas

It’s the People Who Make the Place / Jason Cave

As Director of Civic Practice, Mr. Cave is passionate about creating memorable places in the public realm

Jefferson Tower

Dallas, Texas

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Josh Frederick

Associate + Project Leader

Roanoke Police Department and Municipal Court

Roanoke, Texas

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Andrew Adkison

Associate Principal + Senior Design Leader

Holy Spirit Catholic Church Master Plan

Duncanville, Texas

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Jake Chavez

Senior Project Coordinator

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Mike Reyes

Associate Principal + Senior Project Leader

Multifamily Residential

Our designers strive to create vibrant, pedestrian-oriented residential developments that offer modern living in aesthetically and formally pleasing buildings.

Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center

Dallas, Texas

CB2

Minneapollis, Minnesota

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Lance Abaya

Associate + Senior Design Leader

A black and white portrait of Ricardo Montoya, a Principal and the Director of Technical Resources with GFF, in front of a white background.

Ricardo Montoya

Principal + Director of Technical Resources

Faith & Community

The Faith & Community Studio is GFF’s team committed to creating compelling environments for Worship, Fellowship and Education that are spiritually, environmentally and community driven.

Shelby Lane

Austin, Texas

Gold’s Gym International, Inc.

Locations Nationwide

St Andrew Methodist Church

Plano, Texas

The Alton

Dallas, Texas

A black and white portrait of Jonathan Moebius, an Architectural Professional with GFF in the Planning Studio, in front of a white background.

Jonathan Moebius

Architectural Professional

Nokia House Americas

Irving, Texas

Texas A&M University – Commerce Campus Master Plan

Commerce, Texas

Life Austin Chapel

Austin, Texas

Bishop-Davis Land Use Study

Dallas, Texas

The Foundry

Fort Worth, Texas

Navarro College at Midlothian Classroom Building

Midlothian, Texas

Corporate Headquarters at Old Parkland Interiors

Dallas, Texas

Park Place Mercedes-Benz and Porsche of Dallas

Dallas, Texas

Church on Rush Creek Mira Lagos Master Plan

Grand Prairie, Texas

A black and white portrait of Jacquelyn Block, a Principal and the Director of Faith & Community Practice with GFF in the Faith & Community Studio, in front of a white background.

Jacquelyn Block

Principal + Director of Faith & Community Practice

Mueller

Austin, Texas

Harris Creek Baptist Church

Waco, Texas

Next Generation Student Spaces

A black and white portrait of Jeremy Roehr, an Associate Principal and Studio Director with GFF in the Education Studio, in front of a white background.

Jeremy Roehr

Associate Principal + Studio Director

A black and white portrait of Jacqueline Sullivan, an Interior Design Professional with GFF in the Interior Design Studio, in front of a white background.

Jacqueline Sullivan

Interior Design Professional

Magnolia Heights

San Antonio, Texas

23Springs

Dallas, Texas

A black and white portrait of Bryana Cozart, an Interior Design Coordinator with GFF in the Faith & Community Studio, in front of a white background.

Bryana Cozart

Interior Design Coordinator

Park Place Plano Lexus

Plano, Texas

Veritex Bank Garland

Garland, Texas

John Eagle Hill Country Honda

San Antonio, Texas

The Trevor Project

GFF is proud to partner with The Trevor Project to make sure that every LGBTQ young person can live their story of pride fearlessly and authentically.

It’s National Women’s Health & Fitness Day!

On this National Women’s Health and Fitness Day, let’s create a new narrative that celebrates women and all the ways they choose to become better versions of themselves.

Latino Cultural Center Multi-Form Theater

Dallas, Texas

Clear Creek Shopping Center

1407 Main Street

Dallas, Texas

Park Place Peeler Prep Center

Dallas, Texas

Pegasus Park Tower – A Center for Business and Social Impact

The newly renovated Pegasus Park Tower consists of more than 500,000 square feet of office and amenity space that intentionally connects strategic business partners, social impact organizations, academic institutions, and biotech startups.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church & School Master Plan

Prosper, Texas

First Baptist Church Garland Children’s Hall Renovation

Garland, Texas

Park Place Mercedes-Benz Of Grapevine

Grapevine, Texas

Carroll Pointe

Southlake, Texas

Woodlake Church Master Plan

New Project Opportunities

Please contact us if you are a prospective client with a new project opportunity that you would like to discuss with out experts.

Highland Park UMC – Lobby

Dallas, Texas

NorthPark / Caruth Farm Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

New River Fellowship

Hudson Oaks, Texas

40 Years / 40 Facts

GFF is turning 40. Here are 40 numbers to celebrate the 40th year of our firm.

North Dallas Office Tower

Dallas, Texas

Portrait of a GFFer: Lance Abaya

"My favorite thing about GFF is how they value each individual of the firm, and the importance of inclusiveness in every facet of the practice."

9001 Cypress Waters

North Dallas, Texas

Aura on Lamar

Austin, Texas

VantagePoint Church

Eastvale, California

Catching Up with Alix Rios

Alliance Town Center Master Plan

Fort Worth, Texas

Celebrating ’22 & Ringing in the New!

As we celebrate the new year, we would like to take the opportunity to reflect on the great work we’ve done in 2022.

It’s the People that Make the Place / Maria Gomez

John Eagle Acura

Houston, Texas

Stephen Pickard Transitions Into A New Role

Stephen Pickard, FAIA, former Principal-in-Charge of the GFF faith-based and non-profit market sector, including the Church Works studio, transitioned to a different role at the end of 2022.

Custer Bridges

Frisco, Texas

Equinox

Dallas, Texas

A black and white portrait of Marisa Dominguez, an Architectural Professional with GFF in the Mixed-Use & Multifamily Studio, in front of a white background.

Marisa Dominguez

Architectural Professional

Corporate / Office

We have extensive experience in Corporate / Office facilities, having worked on such projects almost continuously for the last 25 years.

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Phil DeLaughter

Associate Principal + Director of IT and IT Services

Knox Heights

Dallas, Texas

Pearl Bee Cave

Bee Cave, Texas

Senior Project Leader / Austin Office

Austin, Texas

Plaza at Preston Center

Dallas, Texas

Southern Methodist University Perkins School of Theology

Dallas, Texas

West Love Apartments

Dallas, Texas

Woodlake Church

Bixby, Oklahoma

Northridge Presbyterian Church

Dallas, Texas

The Slate

Dallas, Texas

Freedom Crossing at Fort Bliss

El Paso, Texas

First Baptist Church Lewisville – Phase I

Lewisville, Texas

A black and white portrait of Zach McLain, a Design Leader with GFF in the Austin Studio, in front of a white background.

Zach McLain

Design Leader

A black and white portrait of Sandra Beer, a Senior Project Leader with GFF in the Faith & Community Studio, in front of a white background.

Sandra Beer

Senior Project Leader

Rendered masterplan of The Canyon in Oak Cliff, featuring a mix of uses, streetscapes, trails, and a central creek, bordered by Interstate 30, N Westmoreland Rd, and Pinnacle Park Blvd.

The Canyon in Oak Cliff

Dallas, Texas

17Seventeen McKinney

Dallas, Texas

Portrait of a GFFer: Bryana Cozart

Bryana was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Kansas State University with a Master of Interior Architecture and Product Design.

South Lamar

Austin, Texas

The Container Store

Locations Nationwide

Good Shepherd Episcopal School Center for Creative Learning

Dallas, Texas

St. Andrew Methodist Church – Hasley Chapel

Plano, Texas

A black and white portrait of Lena Starostine, a Senior Project Coordinator with GFF in the Faith & Community Studio, in front of a white background.

Lena Starostine

Senior Project Coordinator

Trinity Christian Academy

Addison, Texas

Preston Meadow Lutheran Church

Dallas, Texas

Grapevine Honda

Grapevine, Texas

Historic Preservation Month

In honor of Historic Preservation Month, GFF will be a Bronze Sponsor for the 2023 Preservation Dallas Preservation Achievement Awards on May 17th, 2023.

Rock Church – Family Life Center

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Kelly Mitchell Fine Jewelry

Dallas, Texas

A black and white portrait of Roberto Oviedo, a Senior Project Coordinator with GFF in the Corporate / Office Studio, in front of a white background.

Roberto Oviedo

Senior Project Coordinator

A black and white portrait of Brian Moore, a Principal and the Director of Planning with GFF in the Planning Studio, in front of a white background.

Brian Moore

Principal + Director of Planning

University Medical District

Dallas, Texas

Planning

Our talented Planning team possesses a deep knowledge of the component building types which comprise livable, walkable, mixed-use developments, and we use our civic relationships effectively as we navigate the entitlement process for our clients.

Pinehaven

Harrison County, Mississippi

The University of Texas – Pan American Campus Master Plan Update

Edinburg, Texas

Corporate Headquarters at Old Parkland

Dallas, Texas

McKinney Medical Office Building

McKinney, Texas

A black and white portrait of Blake Thames, an Associate and Design Leader with GFF, in front of a white background.

Blake Thames

Associate + Design Leader

A black and white portrait of Deniz Soydan, a Project Coordinator with GFF in the Mixed-Use & Multifamily Studio, in front of a white background.

Deniz Soydan

Project Coordinator

Food & Fiber Building — Fair Park

Dallas, Texas

Signazon

Plano, Texas

Burleson Business Park

Burleson, Texas

Monitronics

Farmers Branch, Texas

Christ Fellowship Church Master Plan

McKinney, Texas

Town Lake

Austin, Texas

Benchmark Bank — Austin

Austin, Texas

Ten50 BBQ

Grapevine, Texas

The University of Texas – Pan American Visitor Center

Edinburg, Texas

Church Design Post COVID-19

Northridge Presbyterian Church Education Buildings

Dallas, Texas

Dallas Farmers Market

Dallas, Texas

Lakehill Preparatory School Classroom Addition

Dallas, Texas

A black and white portrait of Allison Hubbard, a Senior Principal, Chief Operating Officer, and Corporate Treasurer with GFF, in front of a white background.

Allison Hubbard

Principal + Chief Operating Officer

Village on the Parkway

Addison, Texas

Royal & SH 161

Irving, Texas

Lakewood Country Club

Dallas, Texas

Visalia First Assembly of God

Visalia, California

A black and white portrait of Shannon Fahey, a Senior Office Manager and Accounting Coordinator with GFF, in front of a white background.

Shannon Fahey

Senior Office Manager / Accounting Coordinator

SMU launches $140 million expansion of Cox School of Business

Dallas Morning News

Hines Maple Terrace

Dallas, Texas

Heritage Creekside

Dallas, Texas

A black and white portrait of Beth Schmidt, a Senior Design Leader with GFF, in front of a white background.

Beth Schmidt

Senior Design Leader

Heep Ranch

Austin, Texas

Frontier Texas!

Abilene, Texas

First Baptist Church Lewisville Master Plan

Lewisville, Texas

Construction at Fair Park

GFF currently has two historic preservation projects under construction at Fair Park – the Pan American Arena and the Tower Building.

Coram Deo Academy

Flower Mound, Texas

Market Ross Place

Dallas, Texas

A black and white portrait of Russell Hagg, an Associate Principal and Senior Interior Design Leader with GFF in the Interior Design Studio, in front of a white background.

Russell Hagg

Associate Principal + Senior Interior Design Leader

John Bunker Sands Wetland Center

Seagoville, Texas

Cielo Vista Church

El Paso, Texas

So7

Fort Worth, Texas

Cielo Vista Church Master Plan

El Paso, Texas

The Mockingbird

Dallas, Texas

It’s the People that Make the Place / Jim West

A black and white portrait of Marissa Clinesmith, a Project Coordinator with GFF in the Fort Worth Studio, in front of a white background.

Marissa Clinesmith

Project Coordinator

Prosper United Methodist Church

Prosper, Texas

Pizza Hut and KFC Center of Restaurant Excellence

Plano, Texas

A black and white portrait of Keven Randolph, a Senior HR Leader with GFF, in front of a white background.

Keven Randolph

Senior HR Leader

Black History Month: Four Leaders that Empower Us to Make a Difference at GFF

New Year, New Space

Lakeshore

Austin, Texas

A black and white portrait of Coleman Brink, a Design Coordinator with GFF, in front of a white background.

Coleman Brink

Design Coordinator

Becky Baker, RID, NCIDQ, ASID

Senior Interior Design Coordinator

Chase Oaks Church – Kidzone Renovation & Expansion

Plano, Texas

St. Monica Catholic School Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

St. Monica Catholic School

Dallas, Texas

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John Laurence

Senior Project Coordinator

A black and white portrait of Mike Lehr, an Associate and Studio Director with GFF in the Faith & Community Studio, in front of a white background.

Mike Lehr

Associate + Studio Director

A black and white portrait of Ervin Hirsan, a Senior Project Coordinator with GFF in the Mixed-Use & Multifamily Studio, in front of a white background.

Ervin Hirsan

Senior Project Coordinator

A black and white portrait of Scott Williams, a Senior Project Coordinator with GFF in the Faith & Community Studio, in front of a white background.

Scott Williams

Senior Project Coordinator

A black and white portrait of Maria Gomez, a Principal and Studio Director with GFF in the Corporate / Office Studio, in front of a white background.

Maria Gomez

Principal + Studio Director

A black and white portrait of John Shiver, an Associate Principal and the Director of Education Practice with GFF in the Education Studio, in front of a white background.

John Shiver

Associate Principal + Director of Education Practice

Southern Methodist University Perkins Chapel

Dallas, Texas

A black and white portrait of Alejandra Rodriguez, an Architectural Professional with GFF in the Austin Studio, in front of a white background.

Alejandra Rodriguez

Architectural Professional

Woodcreek Church

Richardson, Texas

Uptown Station

Dallas, Texas

A black and white portrait of Eric Marquez de la Plata, a Senior Project Leader with GFF in the Retail Studio, in front of a white background.

Eric Marquez de la Plata

Senior Project Leader

Army Air Force Exchange Services

Dallas, Texas

Office Interiors

A black and white portrait of Addison Buntin, an Interior Design Coordinator with GFF in the Interior Design Studio, in front of a white background.

Addison Buntin

Interior Design Coordinator

International on Turtle Creek

Dallas, Texas

Portrait of a GFFer: Loren Boynton

Outside of work, Loren tinkers with anything automotive related (his current project is a 1981 Mercedes 300td), enjoys anything related to photography, and is raising two teenage boys with his wife Amour. He also took a Silversmithing class in college and has been hooked ever since!

Cobb Farm

Frisco, Texas

GFF Church Works Design Maxims

23Springs

Dallas, Texas

First United Methodist Church of Dallas

Dallas, Texas

A black and white portrait of Janet Spees, a Project Leader with GFF in the Mixed-Use & Multifamily Studio, in front of a white background.

Janet Spees

Project Leader

Chase Oaks Church – Local Good Center

Chase Oaks Church’s Local Good Center was recently featured on the cover of Church Design’s May issue, in the article titled ‘Design Helps Practice What’s Preached.’

Fort Worth Diamond Hill Recreation Center

Fort Worth, Texas

St. Monica Catholic School Renovation

GFF was hired to develop a comprehensive campus master plan accommodating the needs of both the church and the 900 student Pre-K to 8th grade school.

City Cafe

Dallas, Texas

Cityplace Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

Park Place Luxury Boutique

Dallas, Texas

West 7th

Fort Worth, Texas

Asana Deep Ellum

Dallas, Texas

Texas A&M University – Central Texas Warrior Hall

Killeen, Texas

Trailhead Social

Austin, Texas

A black and white portrait of Danielle LoPresti, an Associate and the Director of Accounting with GFF, in front of a white background.

Danielle LoPresti

Associate + Director of Accounting

Park Place Bodywerks Dallas

Dallas, Texas

GFF 2021 Promotions

West Bank Market

Austin, Texas

508 Park Avenue

Dallas, Texas

John Eagle European

Austin, Texas

Portrait of a GFFer: Gabrielle Duran

Outside of work, Coleman loves to travel. During his school years, he used his longer breaks to visit many national parks, with Zion National Park being his favorite. In his senior year, he visited Cairo, Egypt, and he recently took a trip to Copenhagen which he said was incredible!

Jam With GFF

A black and white portrait of Brian Kuper, the Design Principal with GFF, in front of a white background.

Brian Kuper

Design Principal

Caruth Properties TOD

Richardson, Texas

The Kincaid at Legacy

Plano, Texas

Eastfield College Master Plan

Mesquite, Texas

The Bottom Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

Jesuit College Preparatory School – Campus Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

Architecture’s Balancing Act: Beauty, Function, Cost, and Sustainability

In the world of design, finding the perfect blend of beauty, functionality, cost, and sustainability can be quite a challenge. However, as we celebrate the 2nd annual Earth Week at GFF, we aim to demonstrate that these goals can coexist harmoniously.

M Line Tower

Dallas, Texas

A black and white portrait of John Jacobson, a Senior Design Leader with GFF, in front of a white background.

John Jacobson

Senior Design Leader

Fortune 500 Campus Multipurpose Building

Plano, Texas

A black and white portrait of David Swaim, an Associate Principal and the Director of Construction Administration with GFF, in front of a white background.

David Swaim

Associate Principal + Director of Construction Administration

A black and white portrait of Jenna Ross, an Interior Design Leader with GFF in the Austin Office, in front of a white background.

Jenna Ross

Interior Design Leader

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.

Northwood Club

Dallas, Texas

Civic

Our civic design team specializes in creating beautiful and functional civic buildings that reflect the unique character of the communities they serve.

A black and white portrait of Joshua Brown, a Senior Project Coordinator with GFF in the Mixed-Use & Multifamily Studio, in front of a white background.

Joshua Brown

Senior Project Coordinator

Southern Methodist University Centennial Master Plan 1997-2010

Dallas, Texas

First United Methodist Church Allen

Allen, Texas

Azul

Austin, Texas

A black and white portrait of Scott Kanaga, an Associate Principal and Studio Director with GFF in the Retail Studio, in front of a white background.

Scott Kanaga

Associate Principal + Studio Director

Chase Oaks Local Good Center

Plano, Texas

St. Mark’s School of Texas Science Building

Dallas, Texas

A black and white portrait of Josh Hafel, a Design Technology Leader with GFF, in front of a white background.

Josh Hafel

Design Technology Leader

A black and white portrait of Adam Fenner, a Project Leader with GFF in the Retail Studio, in front of a white background.

Adam Fenner

Project Leader

Ross & Peak

Dallas, Texas

Post-Pandemic Housing

Post-Pandemic Retail

Pegasus Park

Dallas, Texas

Benchmark Title Offices

Dallas, Texas

New home for SMU Cox School of Business will forge future leaders and benefit Dallas

Dallas Morning News

It’s the People Who Make the Place / Aaron Hunt

Aaron Hunt joined GFF in 2023 with a portfolio of achievements assembled over 25 years in New York, California, Texas, and Colorado.

A black and white portrait of Rocky Owens, a Project Leader with GFF in the Corporate / Office Studio, in front of a white background.

Rocky Owens

Project Leader

Should We Be Specifying Antimicrobials?

Cafe R+D

Dallas, Texas

Windsong Ranch Amenity Center

Prosper, Texas

Sewell Odessa Ford-Lincoln

Odessa, Texas

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Evan Beattie

Principal + Chief Executive Officer / Chairman

Heritage Plaza

San Antonio, Texas

A black and white portrait of Talon McCart, a Project Coordinator with GFF in the Mixed-Use & Multifamily Studio, in front of a white background.

Talon McCart

Project Coordinator

Ursuline Academy of Dallas – Campus Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

Firewheel Market

Garland, Texas

IBP 18

Plano, Texas

Trinity River Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Dallas, Texas

First United Methodist Church of Richardson – Celebration Hall

Richardson, Texas

Portrait of a GFFer: Jake Chavez

Brandt Engineering Corporate Headquarters Interiors

Carrollton, Texas

A black and white portrait of Jason Fedors, a Planning Leader with GFF in the Planning Studio, in front of a white background.

Jason Fedors

Planning Leader

A black and white portrait of Alexis Kaleri, a Senior Project Coordinator with GFF in the Mixed-Use & Multifamily Studio, in front of a white background.

Alexis Kaleri

Senior Project Coordinator

GFF Austin Celebrates Five Years!

In honor of Historic Preservation Month, GFF will be a Bronze Sponsor for the 2023 Preservation Dallas Preservation Achievement Awards on May 17th, 2023.

The Hockaday School – Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

First United Methodist Church of Richardson

Richardson, Texas

A black and white portrait of Gavin Newman, a Planning Leader with GFF in the Planning Studio, in front of a white background.

Gavin Newman

Planning Leader

A black and white portrait of Garrett Barker, an Associate and Senior Project Leader with GFF in the Civic Studio, in front of a white background.

Garrett Barker

Associate + Senior Project Leader

Alta 289

Plano, Texas

Employee Solutions

Plano, Texas

St. Andrew Methodist Church – Hasley Chapel

Designed as “a chapel in the woods” overlooking the creek and pond on campus, it is reminiscent of Robert’s beloved Arkansas home.

Dallas Theological Seminary Masterplan

Dallas, Texas

Fortune 500 Campus

Plano, Texas

The Hockaday School – Science Building Renovation and Expansion

Dallas, Texas

Wheatland United Methodist Church

Dallas, Texas

Northwest Bible Church Masterplan

Dallas, Texas

Recreation & Private Clubs

Our firm has extensive experience designing highly-functional recreation facilities and private clubs. We understand the specific needs of an client's end-users, personalizing each project to meet the distinct requirements of the individuals who will utilize these facilities.

The Hockaday School – Residence Hall

Dallas, Texas

Park Place Jaguar-Land Rover North Austin

Austin, Texas

Life Fellowship

McKinney, Texas

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Chris Andersen

Associate Principal + Senior Project Leader

Automotive

Our automotive team is renown is known for creating stunning spaces for displaying high-end luxury vehicles.

Wipro Texas Technology Center

Plano, Texas

Christ Fellowship Church

McKinney, Texas

SoupMobile Church Annex

Dallas, Texas

North Oak Cliff Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

A black and white portrait of Amanda Kalescky, a Senior Project Coordinator with GFF in the Corporate / Office Studio, in front of a white background.

Amanda Kalescky

Senior Project Coordinator

Ash Lane United Methodist Church

Euless, Texas

Frisco Kids Dentistry

Frisco, Texas

A black and white portrait of Todd Toupal, an Associate and Senior Project Leader with GFF in the Corporate / Office Studio, in front of a white background.

Todd Toupal

Associate + Senior Project Leader

St. Patrick Catholic Church

Dallas, Texas

A black and white portrait of Wood Owens, a Project Coordinator with GFF in the Austin Studio, in front of a white background.

Woody Owens

Project Coordinator

Chase Oaks Church – Sloan Creek Campus

Fairview, Texas

9111 Cypress Waters

Dallas, Texas

White Rock Montessori

Dallas, Texas

A black and white portrait of Harrison Connor, a Senior Project Leader with GFF in the Education Studio, in front of a white background.

Harrison Connor

Senior Project Leader

Meet GFF’s Historic Preservation Team: Chris Andersen

With GFF for over 24 years, Chris has worked on a wide variety of project types including both new construction and renovation/rehabilitation of old and historic properties

Environmental Science Building at Lakehill Prep School

Dallas, Texas

AG Hill Partners

Dallas, Texas

Monitronics

Farmers Branch, Texas

A black and white portrait of Sara Good, an Associate, Studio Director and Project Leader with GFF in the Austin Studio, in front of a white background.

Sara Good

Associate + Studio Director / Project Leader

Park Place Lexus of Grapevine

Grapevine, Texas

Chisholm Trail

Fort Worth, Texas

HG Sply Co.

Trophy Club, Texas

Jesuit College Preparatory School AA&A Building

Dallas, Texas

Vantage Point Church Master Plan

Eastvale, California

Lucas Christian Academy

Lucas, Texas

Coram Deo Academy

Plano, Texas

Alliance Town Center Phase I Office

Fort Worth, Texas

Residential

Fort Worth

GFF’s history in Tarrant County has deep roots and the firm opened the doors to its Fort Worth Office in 2014. 

Alta Frisco Square

Frisco, Texas

Cascades

The Colony, Texas

A black and white portrait of Sarah Hamzeh, a Project Leader with GFF in the Fort Worth Studio, in front of a white background.

Sarah Hamzeh

Project Leader

1900 Lofts

Dallas, Texas

A black and white portrait of Todd Burtis, a Design Principal with GFF, in front of a white background.

Todd Burtis

Design Principal

Mercer Crossing Business Park

Farmers Branch, Texas

IBP 190

Carrollton, Texas

Alta Trinity Green

Dallas, Texas

A black and white portrait of Jeff Swanson, an Associate and Senior Project Leader with GFF in the Mixed-Use & Multifamily Studio, in front of a white background.

Jeff Swanson

Associate + Senior Project Leader

Fort Worth North Patrol Division

Fort Worth, Texas

A black and white portrait of Camille Vigil, a Project Coordinator with GFF in the Faith & Community Studio, in front of a white background.

Camille Vigil

Project Coordinator

And that’s a Wrap! – Austin Creek Show 2021

Jade Waters at the Hilton Anatole

Dallas, Texas

North Burnet

Austin, Texas

Portrait of a GFFer: Zack Sprinkle-Lewis

Zack graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, and a Master's of Architecture.

Tegna

Dallas, Texas

The District

Edina, Minnesota

A black and white portrait of Hollyann Friloux, an Interior Design Professional with GFF in the Interior Design Studio, in front of a white background.

Hollyann Friloux

Interior Design Professional

The Hudson

Dallas, Texas

A black and white portrait of Kelsey Kohlmeier, a Project Coordinator with GFF in the Education Studio, in front of a white background.

Kelsey Kohlmeier

Project Coordinator

A black and white portrait of Heather Abaya, a Senior Project Coordinator with GFF in the Civic Studio, in front of a white background.

Heather Abaya

Senior Project Coordinator

Las Colinas Retail Center

Irving, Texas

The Hockaday School – Liza Lee Academic Research Center (ARC)

Dallas, Texas

Moody Family YMCA

University Park, Texas

A black and white portrait of David Rosenbloom, a Design Leader with GFF in the Corporate / Office Studio, in front of a white background.

David Rosenbloom

Design Leader

Historic Preservation / Adaptive Reuse

Committed to the value of historic buildings as a cultural resource, our firm has more than thirty years experience in preserving, restoring and rehabilitating historic buildings

The Episcopal Church of Transfiguration

Dallas, Texas

University Park Phase II

Austin, Texas

Kairoi Belmar Park West

Lakewood, Colorado

Zoning Cases

At GFF, we have been engaged by clients seeking to secure zoning changes in these areas to create more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable communities.

A Destination Workplace Comes To Life

Christ United Methodist Church

College Station, Texas