Associate + Studio Director
Drexel University
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Mike Lehr has over 20 years of experience as an architect and project manager specializing in church design. His role includes managing complex projects from initial feasibility studies and master planning through construction administration. He joined GFF in 2016 to work in the firm’s Faith & Community Studio and was named Studio Director in 2023. Mike immediately became a valuable member of the team with his emphasis on client relationships and intimate knowledge of working with building committees and church staff. He enjoys learning about church culture and trends and applies this knowledge to his projects. Mike previously worked for a lighting designer and served on a zoning hearing board.
He earned his Bachelor of Architecture in 1999 from Drexel University. He greatly values community outreach and provides pro bono design services for local and international nonprofit organizations. Mike is a certified layspeaker in the United Methodist Church, and an active member of First United Methodist Church in Richardson. He loves teaching and mentoring. Outside of the office, he enjoys being outdoors, photography, and spending time with his family.
Sandra Beer
Senior Project Leader
Emily Mendez
Associate + Director of Sustainability / Interior Design Leader
Loren Boynton
Senior Design Leader
Jacquelyn Block
Principal + Director of Faith & Community Practice
TCU – Robert Carr Chapel Renovation
Ft. Worth, Texas
St. Andrew Methodist Church – Hasley Chapel
Plano, Texas
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Project Opportunities
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