Jon Rollins, AIA, NCARB

Principal

Princeton University / Harvard Graduate School of Design

Mr. 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. He combines a detailed and creative approach to solving complex programming and design problems with expertise in building technology and the construction process.

Jon served two terms on the Board of Trustees for Preservation Dallas. A frequent conference presenter and contributor to professional journals, his recent speaking experience includes invited presentations on topics including historic preservation, sacred space and synagogue architecture, and design of innovative learning spaces. Mr. Rollins holds an AB from Princeton University, and a Masters in Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He has been a design instructor at the Boston Architectural Center, and a design critic at the Rhode Island School of Design and the Harvard GSD.

A black and white portrait of Jon Rollins, a Principal with GFF in the K-12 & Higher Ed Studio, in front of a white background. — Jon Rollins is a Principal with GFF in the K-12 & Higher Ed Studio.

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Faith & Community

Our Faith & Community Studio is passionately committed to designing faith-based and community-building spaces that encourage connections, foster a sense of belonging, and create spaces for reflection and growth.

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K-12 & Higher Education

Our K-12 & Higher Education Practice has a proven track record of guiding institutions through the process of planning, programming, design, and construction to realize their vision.

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.

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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.