Renderings

Christ United Methodist Church

College Station, Texas

Alliance Town Center Phase I Office

Fort Worth, Texas

Corporate / Office

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

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.

Fort Worth Diamond Hill Recreation Center

Fort Worth, Texas

Parish Episcopal School Campus Master Plan

Farmers Branch, Texas

Chase Oaks Church – Kidzone Renovation & Expansion

Plano, Texas

Grant Wickard

Associate Principal + Senior Project Leader

The University of Texas – Pan American Visitor Center

Edinburg, Texas

Jason Cave

Associate Principal + Director of Civic Practice

Project Leader / Dallas Office

Dallas, Texas

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

Dallas, Texas

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.

Decoding the Effects of COVID-19

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

Dallas Morning News

Grapevine Honda

Grapevine, Texas

Pizza Hut and KFC Center of Restaurant Excellence

Plano, Texas

K-12 Schools and the Response to COVID-19

Sabina

Austin, Texas

Alta Frisco Square

Frisco, Texas

Adam Fenner

Project Leader

Trinity at Left Bank

Fort Worth, Texas

Highland Park UMC – Lobby

Dallas, Texas

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.

Fortune 500 Campus

Plano, Texas

Alix Rios

Associate Principal + Studio Director

1000 Weatherford

Fort Worth, 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.

Cityplace Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

Ross & Peak

Dallas, Texas

Trinity River Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Dallas, Texas

Taylor Catalano

Associate + HR Leader

Bart Wilburn

Senior HR Leader

ELE Lower Greenville

Dallas, Texas

St. Andrew Methodist Church – Phase II

Plano, Texas

Park Place Peeler Prep Center

Dallas, Texas

Dallas Farmers Market

Dallas, Texas

Denargo

Denver, Colorado

T. Boone Pickens YMCA

Dallas, Texas

The Mockingbird

Dallas, Texas

A Physical Plan for Downtown Dallas

Dallas, Texas

Jason Hoyt

Associate + Studio Director

First United Methodist Church of Dallas

Dallas, Texas

International on Turtle Creek

Dallas, Texas

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

Signazon

Plano, Texas

Village 121

Plano, Texas

Park Place Grapevine Porsche

Grapevine, Texas

First Baptist Church Plano

Plano, Texas

Mariah Trevizo

Associate + Senior Project Coordinator

First United Methodist Church of Richardson

Richardson, Texas

Cardinal Health

Dallas, Texas

Portrait of a GFFer: Shannon Fahey

Aaron Hunt

Associate Principal + Managing Director – Fort Worth

Zion Lutheran Church and School

Dallas, Texas

SMU — Cox School of Business

University Park, Texas

Moody Family YMCA

University Park, Texas

Brian Kuper

Design Principal

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.

Heather Abaya

Senior Project Coordinator

Christ Fellowship Church Master Plan

McKinney, Texas

St. Monica Catholic School

Dallas, Texas

Catching Up with Alix Rios

Parish Episcopal School Gymnasium

Farmers Branch, Texas

Coram Deo Academy

Plano, Texas

Stacy Green

Allen, Texas

Vantage Point Church Master Plan

Eastvale, California

Alta 289

Plano, Texas

Employee Solutions

Plano, Texas

Quest

The Colony, Texas

Spanish Fort Container Park

Spanish Fort, Alabama

Aura on Lamar

Austin, Texas

The Langford

Dallas, Texas

Factory Six03 Interiors

Dallas, Texas

Should We Be Specifying Antimicrobials?

Emily Carvell

Operations Professional

Pinehaven

Harrison County, Mississippi

GFF 2021 Promotions

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and School

Prosper, Texas

Josh Hafel

Design Technology Leader

Mike Reyes

Associate Principal + Senior Project Leader

The Ascent

Dallas, Texas

Westmoreland Heights Neighborhood Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

Arlington Life Shelter

Arlington, Texas

AT&T Box Office Pavilion

Dallas, Texas

Factory Six03

Dallas, Texas

Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center

Dallas, Texas

Southern Methodist University Perkins School of Theology

Dallas, Texas

John Shiver

Associate Principal + Director of Education Practice

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

Scott Kanaga

Associate Principal + Studio Director

Learning and Learning Space

Village on the Parkway

Addison, 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.

¡Tomando el Escenario! Taking the Stage!

Bishop Avenue + Davis Street Streetscape Study

Dallas, Texas

Andrew Adkison

Associate Principal + Senior Design Leader

Dallas Arboretum Parking Garage and Underground Walkway

Dallas, Texas

The Hockaday School – Residence Hall

Dallas, Texas

Josh Frederick

Associate + Project Leader

Lakehill Preparatory School Classroom Addition

Dallas, Texas

Bishop-Davis Land Use Study

Dallas, Texas

The Canyon in Oak Cliff

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.

Ricardo Montoya

Principal + Director of Technical Resources

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.

HG Sply Co.

Trophy Club, Texas

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

Can We Go Beyond Sustainability?

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

North Oak Cliff Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

Jacob Thibodeaux

Senior Project Coordinator

Eric Marquez de la Plata

Senior Project Leader

Crate&Barrel

Locations Nationwide

Under Construction

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

Pegasus Park

Dallas, Texas

Phil DeLaughter

Associate Principal + Director of IT and IT Services

Ash Lane United Methodist Church

Euless, Texas

Woodlake Church

Bixby, Oklahoma

Automotive

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

Family Office Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

West Bank Market

Austin, Texas

The Hudson

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.”

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.

3700M

Dallas, Texas

Park Place Bodywerks Dallas

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.

Park Place DFW Jaguar – Land Rover

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Horner Family Legacy Museum

Irving, Texas

The Emerald Bracelet

Dallas, Texas

9111 Cypress Waters

Dallas, Texas

Cityline

Dallas, Texas

17Seventeen McKinney

Dallas, Texas

Farris McNabb

Marketing Leader

9001 Cypress Waters

North Dallas, Texas

Maria Gomez

Principal + Studio Director

VantagePoint Church

Eastvale, California

Burgher Haggard Office

Fort Worth, Texas

Lakewood Elementary

Dallas, Texas

Arlington Highlands

Arlington, Texas

Weir’s Plaza

Dallas, Texas

Harrison Connor

Senior Project Leader

Jason Fedors

Planning Leader

The Kincaid at Legacy

Plano, Texas

Post-Pandemic Housing

Jesuit College Preparatory School AA&A Building

Dallas, Texas

Cascades

The Colony, Texas

Veritex Bank Garland

Garland, Texas

Army Air Force Exchange Services

Dallas, Texas

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church & School Master Plan

Prosper, Texas

Jam With GFF

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."

The Bond

Austin, Texas

GFF Church Works Design Maxims

Fort Worth North Patrol Division

Fort Worth, Texas

The Hockaday School – Science Building Renovation and Expansion

Dallas, Texas

Lucas Christian Academy

Lucas, Texas

St. Jude’s Medical Interiors

Dallas, Texas

Trailhead Social

Austin, Texas

Chisholm Trail

Fort Worth, Texas

Woodcreek Church Master Plan

Richardson, Texas

Park Place Luxury Boutique

Dallas, Texas

Dealey Plaza Restoration

Dallas, Texas

Texas A&M University – Central Texas Warrior Hall

Killeen, Texas

Sara Good

Associate + Studio Director / Project Leader

Clear Creek Shopping Center

South Lamar

Austin, Texas

Post-Pandemic Retail

The Episcopal Church of Transfiguration

Dallas, Texas

NorthPark / Caruth Farm Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

Pearl Bee Cave

Bee Cave, Texas

Portrait of a GFFer: Danielle LoPresti

SMU launches $140 million expansion of Cox School of Business

Dallas Morning News

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

Frontier Texas!

Abilene, Texas

IBP 18

Plano, Texas

The Church on Rush Creek Mira Lagos

Grand Prairie, Texas

Market East

Mesquite, Texas

Confidential Family Office Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Holy Spirit Catholic Church Master Plan

Duncanville, Texas

Residential

Evan Chavez

Operations Coordinator / Office Manager

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.

Prosper United Methodist Church

Prosper, Texas

West Love Apartments

Dallas, Texas

Lakeshore

Austin, Texas

Monitronics

Farmers Branch, Texas

Todd Toupal

Associate + Senior Project Leader

Old Parkland Campus Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

Arts District Mansion

Dallas, Texas

Milestone Church

Keller, Texas

Alta Strand

Dallas, Texas

Faculty Offices: A Space Allocation Dilemma

Mockingbird Station

Dallas, Texas

Knox Heights

Dallas, Texas

Cobb Farm

Frisco, Texas

Southern Methodist University Binkley Avenue Garage

Dallas, Texas

Dallas Theological Seminary – Chapel and Student Life Center

Dallas, Texas

Plaza at Preston Center

Dallas, Texas

The Westwood School

Farmers Branch, Texas

Alejandra Rodriguez

Architectural Professional

Alexan Garza Ranch

Austin, Texas

First United Methodist Church Allen

Allen, 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.

Portrait of a GFFer: Marisa Dominguez

Park Place Mercedes-Benz and Porsche of Dallas

Dallas, Texas

Mueller

Austin, Texas

Northridge Presbyterian Church Education Buildings

Dallas, Texas

Senior Accounting Leader / Dallas Office

Dallas, Texas

The Shops at Highland Park

Dallas, Texas

Design District Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

North Burnet

Austin, Texas

The University of Texas – Pan American Campus Master Plan Update

Edinburg, Texas

Mockingbird Commons

Dallas, Texas

So7

Fort Worth, Texas

Carson Guy

Project Coordinator

GFF Church Works: Under Construction

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.

St. Andrew Methodist Church – Hasley Chapel

Plano, Texas

Uptown Station

Dallas, Texas

Clearfork Office Building

Fort Worth, 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.

Tuesdie Alonso

Senior Project Coordinator

1407 Main Street

Dallas, Texas

Cielo Vista Church Master Plan

El Paso, Texas

Multifamily Residential

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

Museum Facility Assessment

Dallas, Texas

St. Paul United Methodist Church

Dallas, Texas

Alta Trinity Green

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!

Senior Project Leader / Fort Worth Office

Fort Worth, Texas

St Andrew Methodist Church

Plano, Texas

Jamie Wallace

Associate + Design Leader

Stephen Pickard Elected to the AIA College of Fellows

Kelsey Kohlmeier

Project Coordinator

Northwest Bible Church Masterplan

Dallas, Texas

Tegna

Dallas, Texas

Lena Starostine

Senior Project Coordinator

The Hockaday School – Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and School Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

Leah Coley

Architectural Professional

Jenna Ross

Interior Design Leader

GFF 2022 Promotions

David Colwill

Project Leader

Broadstone Knox District

Dallas, Texas

IBP 190

Carrollton, Texas

First Baptist Church Garland Children’s Hall Renovation

Garland, Texas

Amanda Kalescky

Senior Project Coordinator

Church on Rush Creek Mira Lagos Master Plan

Grand Prairie, Texas

Taylor Wade

Senior Project Coordinator

Sarah Wheeler

Project Coordinator

Evan Beattie

Principal + Chief Executive Officer / Chairman

Magnolia Heights

San Antonio, Texas

Alta Luna

Farmers Branch, Texas

Navarro College at Midlothian – Campus Master Plan

Midlothian, Texas

Southern Methodist University Centennial Master Plan 1997-2010

Dallas, Texas

Anthem Church Master Plan

Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Reagan Place at Old Parkland

Dallas, Texas

Trinity South Master Planning and Zoning Consultation

Dallas, Texas

508 Park Avenue

Dallas, Texas

Heritage Plaza

San Antonio, Texas

Cafe R+D

Dallas, Texas

Joshua Brown

Senior Project Coordinator

Scott MacKenzie

IT Intern

Eastfield College Master Plan

Mesquite, Texas

Monitronics

Farmers Branch, Texas

Commemorative Air Force Museum

Dallas, Texas

Carroll Pointe

Southlake, 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.

The Braden on Fifth

Fort Worth, Texas

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

Environmental Science Building at Lakehill Prep School

Dallas, Texas

Talon McCart

Project Coordinator

Southern Methodist University Perkins Chapel

Dallas, Texas

Burleson Business Park

Burleson, Texas

Marisa Dominguez

Architectural Professional

Matt Frame

Project Leader

Glass Technology that Can Bring Value to Your Building

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.

23Springs

Dallas, Texas

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

Senior Project Leader / Dallas Office

Dallas, Texas

One Community Church

John Bunker Sands Wetland Center

Seagoville, Texas

Jade Waters at the Hilton Anatole

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.

Portrait of a GFFer: Jake Chavez

Jacquelyn Block

Principal + Director of Faith & Community Practice

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.

Thomas Castro

Senior Project Coordinator

Benchmark Title Offices

Dallas, Texas

Wipro Texas Technology Center

Plano, Texas

Fortune 500 Campus Interiors

Plano, Texas

Freedom Crossing at Fort Bliss

El Paso, Texas

Blake Thames

Associate + Design Leader

Pizza Hut and KFC Center of Restaurant Excellence

Plano, Texas

Nicole Capps

Senior Project Coordinator

Good Shepherd Episcopal School Center for Creative Learning

Dallas, Texas

How is ESG Impacting Real Estate Capital Investment?

First United Methodist Church of Dallas Developmental Learning Center

Dallas, Texas

Lance Abaya

Associate + Senior Design Leader

Melissa Park Village

Melissa, Texas

Honda of Burleson

Burleson, 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.

New Year, New Space

Coleman Brink

Design Coordinator

Park Place Volvo

Dallas, Texas

University Medical District

Dallas, Texas

Denargo Market

Denver, Colorado

A Destination Workplace Comes To Life

Northwood Club

Dallas, Texas

Chris Andersen

Associate Principal + Senior Project Leader

Alexan Cityline

Richardson, Texas

Corazon

Austin, Texas

Fort Worth Academy

Fort Worth, Texas

AG Hill Partners

Dallas, Texas

Renovation and Historic Preservation for Education

Fortune 500 Campus Multipurpose Building

Plano, Texas

Todd Burtis

Design Principal

40 Years / 40 Facts

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

First United Methodist Church of Richardson – Celebration Hall

Richardson, Texas

Embarcadero Building – Fair Park

Dallas, 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.

Jeremy Roehr

Associate Principal + Studio Director

Park Place Mercedes-Benz Of Grapevine

Grapevine, Texas

Life Fellowship

McKinney, Texas

Park Place Jaguar-Land Rover North Austin

Austin, Texas

Zach McLain

Design Leader

Lantana Ridge Office Buildings

Austin, Texas

Garrett Barker

Associate + Senior Project Leader

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 Slate

Dallas, Texas

Coram Deo Academy

Flower Mound, Texas

Office Interiors

Trinity Christian Academy

Addison, Texas

Heritage Creekside

Dallas, Texas

SMU Fondren Library Renovation Feasibility Study

Dallas, Texas

John Eagle Acura

Houston, Texas

Dallas Academy

Dallas, Texas

White Rock Montessori

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.

IBP XVII Amenity Center

Plano, TX

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

Dallas, Texas

Chase Oaks Local Good Center

Plano, Texas

Las Colinas North Shore

Irving, 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.

Alta Henderson

Dallas, Texas

Alta Left Bank

Fort Worth, Texas

Emily Mendez

Associate + Director of Sustainability / Interior Design Leader

Trinity Valley School Athletics Master Plan

Fort Worth, Texas

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.

Park Place Plano Lexus

Plano, Texas

Alta State Thomas

Dallas, Texas

Maxine Kraft

Design Leader

McKinney Medical Office Building

McKinney, Texas

Stockyards Station

Fort Worth, Texas

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

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.

Ursuline Academy of Dallas – Campus Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

Alliance Town Center Master Plan

Fort Worth, Texas

Frisco Kids Dentistry

Frisco, Texas

Jon Rollins

Principal

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.

Gavin Newman

Planning Leader

Ervin Hirsan

Senior Project Coordinator

Announcing Our 2024 Promotions

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

Las Colinas Retail Center

Irving, Texas

Chase Oaks Church

Plano, Texas

Aventerra

Southlake, Texas

Central Baptist Church

Bryan, Texas

Jim West

Principal + Managing Director – Austin

Bexar Street Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

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

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

Harris Creek Baptist Church

Waco, Texas

Jacqueline Sullivan

Interior Design Professional

West Love Retail

Dallas, Texas

Navarro College – Ellis County College Campus Study

Waxahachie, Texas

St. Patrick Catholic Church

Dallas, Texas

Ten50 BBQ

Grapevine, Texas

Annette Strauss Artist Square

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.

Residential High-Rise

Hines Maple Terrace

Dallas, Texas

First Baptist Church Lewisville – Phase I

Lewisville, Texas

Christ Fellowship Church

McKinney, Texas

Custer Bridges

Frisco, Texas

Lakewood Country Club

Dallas, Texas

Navarro College at Midlothian Classroom Building

Midlothian, Texas

Princeton Municipal Park

Princeton, Texas

Rocky Owens

Project Leader

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.

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.’

Brian Moore

Principal + Director of Planning

Sam Stribling

Associate + Studio Director

Life Austin Amphitheater

Austin, Texas

Maya Pavon

Architectural Professional

Mike Lehr

Associate + Studio Director

Park Place Fort Worth Maserati

Fort Worth, Texas

Prosper UMC Master Plan

Prosper, Texas

Camille Vigil

Project Coordinator

Market Ross Place

Dallas, Texas

Santa Fe Trail Corridor

Dallas, Texas

Corporate Headquarters at Old Parkland Interiors

Dallas, Texas

John Eagle Hill Country Honda

San Antonio, 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!

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.

Cook Children’s Primary Care

Denton, Texas

Windsong Ranch Amenity Center

Prosper, 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

Heep Ranch

Austin, Texas

CBD Comprehensive Transportation Study

Dallas, Texas

Dallas County Oak Cliff Government Center

Dallas, Texas

Crescent Museum Place Office and Multifamily

Fort Worth, Texas

Allison Hubbard

Principal + Chief Operating Officer

Firewheel Market

Garland, Texas

Russell Creek Family YMCA

Plano, Texas

David Swaim

Associate Principal + Director of Construction Administration

Life Austin Chapel

Austin, 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.

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Dallas, Texas

The Bottom Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

Senior Project Leader / Austin Office

Austin, Texas

Next Generation Student Spaces

Office

Brandt Engineering Corporate Headquarters Interiors

Carrollton, Texas

West 7th

Fort Worth, Texas

Freedom Crossing at Joint Base San Antonio – Fort Sam Houston

San Antonio, Texas

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

Park Place Mercedes-Benz Of Arlington

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.

Nardine Mansi

Associate + Senior Project Leader

Loren Boynton

Senior Design Leader

Mark Holsinger

Associate Principal + Senior Design Leader

St. Monica Catholic School Master Plan

Dallas, Texas

City Cafe

Dallas, 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.”

QIP East End

San Antonio, 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

17Seventeen and Park 17

Dallas, Texas

Cielo Vista Church

El Paso, Texas

Riverside

Austin, Texas

Church Design Post COVID-19

Cecilia Garcia

Project Coordinator

CANstruction 2020

Civic

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

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

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

Park 17

Dallas, Texas

Lyra on McKinney

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!

Beth Schmidt

Senior Design Leader

MedAssets

Plano, Texas

Trailhead

Fort Worth, Texas

Creekwood UMC Master Plan

Fairview, Texas

The Container Store

Locations Nationwide

Project Leader / Austin Office

Austin, Texas

Greetings From Austin

Sarah Hamzeh

Project Leader

Latino Cultural Center Multi-Form Theater

Dallas, Texas

Dave & Buster’s Concept Design

Dallas, Texas

Roberto Oviedo

Senior Project Coordinator

Asana Deep Ellum

Dallas, Texas

Architect-of-Record Experience

It’s the People that Make the Place

Benchmark Bank — Austin

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.

Caruth Properties TOD

Richardson, Texas

University of Texas at Dallas Campus Master Plan Update

Dallas, Texas

Roanoke Police Department and Municipal Court

Roanoke, Texas

Dallas Zoo Tiger Exhibit

Dallas, Texas

Dallas Holocaust Museum

Dallas, Texas

The Hockaday School – Classroom Renovation

Dallas, Texas

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 District

Edina, Minnesota

Sandra Beer

Senior Project Leader

John Eagle European

Austin, Texas

Azul

Austin, Texas

Lance Braht

Associate Principal + Senior Design Leader

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.

SoupMobile Church Annex

Dallas, Texas

Danielle Davis

Associate + Director of Accounting

The Alton

Dallas, Texas

Rock Church – Family Life Center

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Fiori on Vitruvian Park

Addison, Texas

Lonnie Burns

Associate Principal + Studio Director

Locally Sourced Kindness

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!

East Parker County Library

Aledo, Texas

John Jacobson

Senior Design Leader

University Park Phase II

Austin, Texas

Sewell Odessa Ford-Lincoln

Odessa, Texas

Becca Vahldick

Senior Project Coordinator

UPR Master Planning and Zoning Consultation

Dallas, Texas

Shelby Lane

Austin, 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!

AvreaFoster

Dallas, Texas

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.

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.

Alpha Plaza

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!

Equinox

Dallas, Texas

People

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

Hope Fellowship

Prosper, Texas

Town Lake

Austin, Texas

Park Place Lexus 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.

St. Mark’s School of Texas Science Building

Dallas, Texas

The Hockaday School Center for the Arts

Dallas, Texas

Dallas Theological Seminary Masterplan

Dallas, Texas

Texas A&M University – Commerce Campus Master Plan

Commerce, Texas

Texas A&M University – Central Texas Campus Master Plan

Killeen, 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.

Chase Oaks Church – Sloan Creek Campus

Fairview, Texas

1900 Lofts

Dallas, Texas

Shannon Fahey

Senior Office Manager / Accounting Coordinator

First Baptist Church Lewisville Master Plan

Lewisville, Texas

Nokia House Americas

Irving, Texas

David Boone

Associate Principal + Senior Project Leader

Food & Fiber Building — Fair Park

Dallas, Texas

Project Leader / Fort Worth Office

Fort Worth, Texas

Lakeline

Austin, Texas

Northridge Presbyterian Church

Dallas, Texas

Wheatland United Methodist Church

Dallas, Texas

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church – Sanctuary Renovation

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.