Sara Good, Assoc AIA

Associate + Studio Director

University of Kansas / The University of Texas at Austin

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    Sara Good is an Associate, Studio Director and Project Leader with GFF in the Austin Studio.

    A native of Dallas, Sara Good, joined GFF in 2007, was a named an Associate in 2018 and Studio Director in 2023. Her practice focuses on projects ranging from small renovations to various mixed-use and multifamily projects. Sara has also led the efforts on a large mixed use development in Fort Worth, where she oversaw all retail leases and was responsible for tenant coordination. Most recently she has been focusing her efforts on mixed use / multi family projects in Central Texas and Denver, CO.

    Sara has a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies with an emphasis in Fine Arts from the University of Kansas, and in 2006, she received a Masters of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin. She graduated from the inaugural AIA Dallas Emerging Leaders program (Class of 2009), a leadership program that mentors emerging professionals for leadership in the firm, the architectural profession, and the community. After serving on a plethora of committees for AIA Dallas, such as the Home Tour, and being active in Ladies in Commercial Real Estate and ULI Young Leaders, she wanted to become more involved in similar groups in her new home city of Austin. Since moving here in June 2018 to open the GFF Austin office, she has joined Preservation Austin, AIA Austin and ULI Austin as part of her continued efforts to promote GFF as a leader in the architectural industry. Her involvement in local non-profit organizations, such as the Hill Country Conservancy, has become her current passion as she helps to preserve and protect the Texas Hill Country she now calls home.

    Our firm is a dynamic and multi-disciplinary practice with expertise in ArchitectureInterior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Planning. With a staff of 127 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. Join us, and let’s shape the future of design together.

    Our People

    Our firm is a dynamic and multi-disciplinary practice with expertise in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and planning.

    Todd Burtis

    Design Principal

    Maria Gomez

    Principal + Studio Director

    Jason Cave

    Associate Principal + Director of Civic Practice

    Laura Cornell

    Associate Principal + Director of Landscape Architecture

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    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.

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