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.
Taylor Catalano
Associate + HR Leader
Jesuit College Preparatory School – Campus Master Plan
Dallas, Texas
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.
Scardello Artisan Cheese
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
First United Methodist Church of Richardson
Richardson, Texas
Under Construction
The GFF Church Works Studio has been busy working on projects under construction recently.
Wheatland United Methodist Church
Dallas, Texas
Cascades
The Colony, Texas
Stephen Pickard
Principal Emeritus
Brian Moore
Principal + Director of Planning
Jefferson Tower
Dallas, 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.
The Langford
Dallas, Texas
Sandra Beer
Senior Project Leader
9001 Cypress Waters
North Dallas, Texas
City Cafe
Dallas, Texas
Mark Holsinger
Associate Principal + Senior Design Leader
Custer Bridges
Frisco, Texas
David Colwill
Project Leader
St Andrew Methodist Church
Plano, Texas
UPR Master Planning and Zoning Consultation
Dallas, Texas
So7
Fort Worth, Texas
CBD Comprehensive Transportation Study
Dallas, Texas
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.
Senior Project Leader / Austin Office
Austin, Texas
Roberto Oviedo
Senior Project Coordinator
Signazon
Plano, Texas
Fortune 500 Campus
Plano, Texas
Beth Schmidt
Senior Design Leader
Dallas Arboretum Parking Garage and Underground Walkway
Dallas, Texas
Fort Worth North Patrol Division
Fort Worth, Texas
Milestone Church
Keller, Texas
Azul
Austin, Texas
Woody Owens
Project Coordinator
David Anderson
Project Leader
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.
Zion Lutheran Master Plan
Dallas, Tx
The Shops at Highland Park
Dallas, Texas
Alta Trinity Green
Dallas, Texas
Capital One Plaza of the Americas
Dallas, Texas
Lakewood Elementary
Dallas, Texas
The Church on Rush Creek Mira Lagos
Grand Prairie, 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
Fort Worth Diamond Hill Recreation Center
Fort Worth, 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.
Camille Vigil
Project Coordinator
Maya Pavon
Architectural Professional
Dave & Buster’s Concept Design
Dallas, Texas
Burnet Marketplace
Austin, Texas
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.
Thomas Castro
Senior Project Coordinator
Asana Deep Ellum
Dallas, 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.
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.
Andrew Adkison
Associate Principal + Senior Design Leader
Preston Meadow Lutheran Church
Dallas, Texas
Las Colinas North Shore
Irving, Texas
Joshua Brown
Senior Project Coordinator
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.
Lantana Ridge Office Buildings
Austin, 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.
Caruth Properties TOD
Richardson, Texas
Park Place Mercedes-Benz Of Arlington
Arlington, Texas
Lance Abaya
Associate + Senior Design Leader
Sewell Odessa Ford-Lincoln
Odessa, Texas
Old Parkland Campus Master Plan
Dallas, Texas
Fort Worth
GFF’s history in Tarrant County has deep roots and the firm opened the doors to its Fort Worth Office in 2014.
Senior Project Leader / Fort Worth Office
Fort Worth, Texas
Park Place Plano Lexus
Plano, Texas
Life Austin Chapel
Austin, Texas
Nokia House Americas
Irving, Texas
MedAssets Interiors
Plano, Texas
Talon McCart
Project Coordinator
David Rosenbloom
Design Leader
Alix Rios
Associate Principal + Studio Director
Embarcadero Building – Fair Park
Dallas, Texas
Vantage Point Church Master Plan
Eastvale, California
40 Years / 40 Facts
GFF is turning 40. Here are 40 numbers to celebrate the 40th year of our firm.
SoupMobile Church Annex
Dallas, Texas
Pizza Hut and KFC Center of Restaurant Excellence
Plano, Texas
Jacquelyn Block
Principal + Director of Faith & Community Practice
MedAssets
Plano, Texas
Pinehaven
Harrison County, Mississippi
Sara Good
Associate + Studio Director / Project Leader
Cook Children’s Primary Care
Denton, Texas
The District
Edina, Minnesota
Princeton Municipal Park
Princeton, Texas
Sabina
Austin, Texas
Factory Six03
Dallas, Texas
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.”
John Eagle Acura
Houston, Texas
Trinity Christian Academy
Addison, Texas
Russell Creek Family YMCA
Plano, Texas
Ardan West Village
Dallas, Texas
Texas A&M University – Central Texas Founders Hall
Killeen, Texas
Fortune 500 Campus Multipurpose Building
Plano, 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.
The Kincaid at Legacy
Plano, Texas
Dallas Zoo Tiger Exhibit
Dallas, Texas
International on Turtle Creek
Dallas, Texas
Dallas Holocaust Museum
Dallas, Texas
Dallas Theological Seminary Masterplan
Dallas, Texas
Hollyann Friloux
Interior Design Professional
West Love Apartments
Dallas, Texas
The Episcopal Church of Transfiguration
Dallas, Texas
St. Patrick Catholic Church
Dallas, Texas
Museum Facility Assessment
Dallas, Texas
Shelby Lane
Austin, Texas
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.”
Addison Buntin
Interior Design Coordinator
Freedom Crossing at Joint Base San Antonio – Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio, Texas
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.
Ricardo Montoya
Principal + Director of Technical Resources
Mockingbird Station
Dallas, Texas
Eastfield College Master Plan
Mesquite, Texas
The Braden on Fifth
Fort Worth, Texas
23Springs
Dallas, Texas
Senior Project Leader / Dallas Office
Dallas, Texas
Santasha Hart
Senior Project Coordinator
Denargo
Denver, Colorado
1407 Main Street
Dallas, 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.
Jason Cave
Associate Principal + Director of Civic Practice
Federales Deep Ellum
Dallas, Texas
Navarro College – Ellis County College Campus Study
Waxahachie, Texas
Multifamily Residential
Our designers strive to create vibrant, pedestrian-oriented residential developments that offer modern living in aesthetically and formally pleasing buildings.
Lena Starostine
Senior Project Coordinator
Aventerra
Southlake, Texas
Downtown Dallas Parks Master Plan
Dallas, Texas
Ursuline Academy of Dallas – Campus Master Plan
Dallas, Texas
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Dallas, Texas
Aaron Hunt
Associate Principal + Managing Director – Fort Worth
Jake Chavez
Senior Project Coordinator
Uptown Station
Dallas, Texas
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church & School Master Plan
Prosper, Texas
2500 Cedar Springs
Dallas, Texas
Trailhead Social
Austin, Texas
Anthem Church Master Plan
Broken Bow, Oklahoma
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.
Corporate Headquarters at Old Parkland Interiors
Dallas, Texas
Confidential Family Office Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
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.’
Creekwood UMC Master Plan
Fairview, Texas
New River Fellowship
Hudson Oaks, Texas
Cityline
Dallas, Texas
Shannon Fahey
Senior Office Manager / Accounting Coordinator
Alliance Town Center Phase I Office
Fort Worth, Texas
Factory Six03 Interiors
Dallas, Texas
Leah Coley
Architectural Professional
Park 17
Dallas, Texas
The Ascent
Dallas, 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.
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.
Park Place Peeler Prep Center
Dallas, Texas
New Project Opportunities
Please contact us if you are a prospective client with a new project opportunity that you would like to discuss with our experts.
Magnolia Heights
San Antonio, Texas
Woodcreek Church Master Plan
Richardson, Texas
Alexan Henderson
Dallas, Texas
Crate&Barrel
Locations Nationwide
Jim West
Principal + Managing Director – Austin
Aura on Lamar
Austin, Texas
Designing Spaces that Reflect Our Clients’ Mission
We hope to encourage and help our future clients develop such a deep understanding of themselves and to express each client’s unique character and vision.
Project Leader / Fort Worth Office
Fort Worth, Texas
Lyra on McKinney
Dallas, Texas
Cielo Vista Church
El Paso, Texas
Woodcreek Church
Richardson, Texas
Cardinal Health
Dallas, Texas
Loren Boynton
Senior Design Leader
Sam Stribling
Associate + Studio Director
Dallas County Oak Cliff Government Center
Dallas, Texas
Trinity South Master Planning and Zoning Consultation
Dallas, Texas
Market Ross Place
Dallas, Texas
Prosper UMC Master Plan
Prosper, 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!
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.
The Slate
Dallas, Texas
Town Lake
Austin, Texas
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.
The Hockaday School – Residence Hall
Dallas, Texas
The Hudson
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.
Chase Oaks Local Good Center
Plano, Texas
Chisholm Trail
Fort Worth, Texas
Zion Lutheran Church and School
Dallas, Texas
Mockingbird Commons
Dallas, Texas
17Seventeen McKinney
Dallas, Texas
9111 Cypress Waters
Dallas, Texas
Park Place Mercedes-Benz of Fort-Worth
Fort Worth, Texas
Tyler Porter
Senior Project Coordinator
Sarah Wheeler
Project Coordinator
The Alton
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.
Amanda Kalescky
Senior Project Coordinator
Santa Fe Trail Corridor
Dallas, Texas
The Foundry
Fort Worth, Texas
Moody Family YMCA
University Park, 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.
Jacob Thibodeaux
Senior Project Coordinator
Corporate Headquarters at Old Parkland
Dallas, Texas
Maria Gomez
Principal + Studio Director
Chad Kyzar
Senior Project Coordinator
West Bank Market
Austin, Texas
The Bond
Austin, Texas
Heather Abaya
Senior Project Coordinator
Design District Master Plan
Dallas, Texas
Donald R. Kubala
Associate Principal + Senior Project Leader
Can We Go Beyond Sustainability?
Resilient, restorative, and regenerative approaches all rely on a comprehensive team and systems approach to creating better built environments
Phil DeLaughter
Associate Principal + Director of IT and IT Services
Lonnie Burns
Associate Principal + Studio Director
Blake Thames
Associate + Design Leader
Pearl Bee Cave
Bee Cave, Texas
Employee Solutions
Plano, Texas
North Oak Cliff Master Plan
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.
Sarah Hamzeh
Project Leader
Fiori on Vitruvian Park
Addison, 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.
Alta State Thomas
Dallas, 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.
The Container Store
Locations Nationwide
Cielo Vista Church Master Plan
El Paso, Texas
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
Fort Worth Academy
Fort Worth, Texas
Emily Mendez
Associate + Director of Sustainability / Interior Design Leader
Roanoke Police Department and Municipal Court
Roanoke, 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.
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and School Master Plan
Dallas, Texas
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.
The University of Texas – Pan American Campus Master Plan Update
Edinburg, Texas
Cecilia Garcia
Project Coordinator
Park Place Jaguar-Land Rover North Austin
Austin, Texas
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.
Scott Williams
Senior Project Coordinator
Life Fellowship
McKinney, Texas
SMU launches $140 million expansion of Cox School of Business
Dallas Morning News
People
Our staff of 140 offers architecture, interior design, planning and landscape architecture throughout the US
Cobb Farm
Frisco, Texas
Jacqueline Sullivan
Interior Design Professional
508 Park Avenue
Dallas, Texas
Quest
The Colony, 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.
Mercer Crossing Business Park
Farmers Branch, Texas
Heritage Plaza
San Antonio, 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.
Frontier Texas!
Abilene, Texas
First Baptist Church Lewisville – Phase I
Lewisville, Texas
Arts District Mansion
Dallas, Texas
Lakehill Preparatory School Classroom Addition
Dallas, Texas
Chase Oaks Church
Plano, Texas
Weir’s Plaza
Dallas, Texas
John Eagle European
Austin, Texas
Jamie Wallace
Associate + Design Leader
Kelly Mitchell Fine Jewelry
Dallas, Texas
Benchmark Bank — Austin
Austin, Texas
Brandt Engineering Corporate Headquarters Interiors
Carrollton, Texas
Farris McNabb
Marketing Leader
St. Andrew Methodist Church – Phase II
Plano, Texas
Southern Methodist University Perkins School of Theology
Dallas, Texas
Freedom Crossing at Fort Bliss
El Paso, Texas
Alexan Garza Ranch
Austin, Texas
Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center
Dallas, Texas
Mike Lehr
Associate + Studio Director
Clearfork Office Building
Fort Worth, Texas
David Boone
Associate Principal + Senior Project Leader
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.
Carson Guy
Project Coordinator
Trinity Valley School Athletics Master Plan
Fort Worth, Texas
Aspen Heights West Campus
Austin, Texas
Navarro College at Midlothian – Campus Master Plan
Midlothian, Texas
John Laurence
Senior Project Coordinator
Burgher Haggard Office
Fort Worth, Texas
Alpha Plaza
Dallas, Texas
St. Jude’s Medical Interiors
Dallas, Texas
Project Leader / Austin Office
Austin, Texas
Bishop-Davis Land Use Study
Dallas, Texas
Trinity at Left Bank
Fort Worth, Texas
Rock Church – Family Life Center
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Harris Creek Baptist Church
Waco, Texas
Latino Cultural Center Multi-Form Theater
Dallas, Texas
West Love Retail
Dallas, Texas
Crescent Museum Place Office and Multifamily
Fort Worth, Texas
Hope Fellowship
Prosper, Texas
Ross & Peak
Dallas, Texas
St. Paul United Methodist Church
Dallas, Texas
Park Place Lexus of Grapevine
Grapevine, Texas
University of Texas at Dallas Campus Master Plan Update
Dallas, Texas
Village 121
Plano, Texas
HG Sply Co.
Trophy Club, Texas
Jon Rollins
Principal
Horner Family Legacy Museum
Irving, Texas
John Eagle Hill Country Honda
San Antonio, Texas
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!”
Benchmark Title Offices
Dallas, Texas
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.
Northridge Presbyterian Church
Dallas, Texas
Allison Hubbard
Principal + Chief Operating Officer
First Baptist Church Decatur
Decatur, Texas
Monitronics
Farmers Branch, Texas
North Burnet
Austin, Texas
Army Air Force Exchange Services
Dallas, Texas
Spanish Fort Container Park
Spanish Fort, Alabama
John Shiver
Associate Principal + Director of Education Practice
23Springs
Dallas, Texas
The Hockaday School – Master Plan
Dallas, Texas
Park Place Mercedes-Benz Of Grapevine
Grapevine, 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.
17Seventeen and Park 17
Dallas, Texas
Gavin Newman
Planning Leader
Prosper United Methodist Church
Prosper, Texas
Grapevine Honda
Grapevine, Texas
Taylor Wade
Senior Project Coordinator
Cafe R+D
Dallas, Texas
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.
Park Place Grapevine Porsche
Grapevine, Texas
Gabrielle Duran
Project Coordinator
Broadstone Knox District
Dallas, Texas
Ten50 BBQ
Grapevine, 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.
IBP 18
Plano, Texas
Becca Vahldick
Senior Project Coordinator
Alexis Kaleri
Senior Project Coordinator
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.
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!
The Emerald Bracelet
Dallas, 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!
Reagan Compton
Interior Design Leader
Levi Hooten
Associate + Creative Leader
1000 Weatherford
Fort Worth, Texas
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.
South Lamar
Austin, Texas
Family Office Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Jason Fedors
Planning Leader
Ash Lane United Methodist Church
Euless, Texas
NorthPark / Caruth Farm Master Plan
Dallas, Texas
Grant Wickard
Associate Principal + Senior Project Leader
Josh Hafel
Design Technology Leader
Southern Methodist University Perkins Chapel
Dallas, Texas
Pizza Hut and KFC Center of Restaurant Excellence
Plano, Texas
Capital One
Plano, Texas
The University of Texas – Pan American Visitor Center
Edinburg, Texas
Pegasus Park
Dallas, Texas
Woodlake Church
Bixby, Oklahoma
Church on Rush Creek Mira Lagos Master Plan
Grand Prairie, Texas
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church – Sanctuary Renovation
Dallas, Texas
Two Arts Plaza
Dallas, Texas
First United Methodist Church of Richardson – Celebration Hall
Richardson, Texas
Knox Heights
Dallas, Texas
Evan Chavez
Operations Coordinator / Office Manager
First United Methodist Church Allen
Allen, Texas
Zach McLain
Design Leader
Jonathan Moebius
Architectural Professional
Tuesdie Alonso
Senior Project Coordinator
Restaurant Concept
Dallas, Texas
Texas A&M University – Central Texas Warrior Hall
Killeen, Texas
M Line Tower
Dallas, Texas
3700M
Dallas, Texas
Jesuit College Preparatory School AA&A Building
Dallas, Texas
Corporate / Office
We have extensive experience in Corporate / Office facilities, having worked on such projects almost continuously for the last 25 years.
SMU Fondren Library Renovation Feasibility Study
Dallas, Texas
Park Place Bodywerks Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Stockyards Station
Fort Worth, Texas
University Medical District
Dallas, Texas
Wipro Texas Technology Center
Plano, Texas
Navarro College at Midlothian Classroom Building
Midlothian, Texas
Arlington Life Shelter
Arlington, Texas
Park Place Volvo
Dallas, Texas
Scott Kanaga
Associate Principal + Studio Director
CB2
Minneapollis, Minnesota
Alta Left Bank
Fort Worth, Texas
Firewheel Market
Garland, 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."
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.
McKinney Medical Office Building
McKinney, Texas
Environmental Science Building at Lakehill Prep School
Dallas, Texas
Coram Deo Academy
Plano, Texas
The Hockaday School – Classroom Renovation
Dallas, Texas
Lakewood Country Club
Dallas, Texas
Brian Kuper
Design Principal
Kelsey Kohlmeier
Project Coordinator
Trailhead
Fort Worth, Texas
Bishop Avenue + Davis Street Streetscape Study
Dallas, Texas
Todd Toupal
Associate + Senior Project Leader
Chris Andersen
Associate Principal + Senior Project Leader
Alta 289
Plano, Texas
Burleson Business Park
Burleson, Texas
QIP East End
San Antonio, Texas
VantagePoint Church
Eastvale, California
Parish Episcopal School Campus Master Plan
Farmers Branch, Texas
University Park Phase II
Austin, Texas
Jade Waters at the Hilton Anatole
Dallas, Texas
Rocky Owens
Project Leader
IBP XVII Amenity Center
Plano, TX
