Renderings
Mockingbird Commons
Dallas, Texas
Dallas Academy
Dallas, Texas
The Langford
Dallas, Texas
Commemorative Air Force Museum
Dallas, Texas
Alliance Town Center Master Plan
Fort Worth, Texas
First Baptist Church Lewisville Master Plan
Lewisville, Texas
University Park Phase II
Austin, Texas
Woodcreek Church
Richardson, 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.
The Shops at Highland Park
Dallas, Texas
Austin Ranch Office Landscape
The Colony, Texas
The Hockaday School – Classroom Renovation
Dallas, Texas
First United Methodist Church of Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Lucas Christian Academy
Lucas, Texas
17Seventeen McKinney
Dallas, Texas
Dallas Holocaust Museum
Dallas, Texas
First Baptist Church Lewisville Landscape
Lewisville, 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.
Life Austin Chapel
Austin, Texas
St. Monica Catholic School Master Plan
Dallas, Texas
Lyra on McKinney
Dallas, Texas
Ojala East Riverside
Houston, Texas
McKinney Medical Office Building
McKinney, Texas
Crate&Barrel
Locations Nationwide
Meet GFF’s Historic Preservation Team: Morgan Harrison
As a multi-generational Dallas native, Morgan is passionate about preserving the historic and cultural resources that the city has to offer as they are integral to her family history.
Park Place Plano Lexus
Plano, Texas
CB2
Minneapollis, Minnesota
Latino Cultural Center Multi-Form Theater
Dallas, 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."
MedAssets Interiors
Plano, Texas
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.
The Emerald Bracelet
Dallas, Texas
AT&T Box Office Pavilion
Dallas, Texas
Dallas Zoo Tiger Exhibit
Dallas, Texas
1000 Weatherford
Fort Worth, Texas
Melrose Hotel Conference Center Addition Landscape
Dallas, Texas
SMU Fondren Library Renovation Feasibility Study
Dallas, Texas
Alta State Thomas Landscape
Dallas, Texas
Wheatland United Methodist Church
Dallas, Texas
Central Baptist Church
Bryan, Texas
Veritex Bank Garland
Garland, Texas
St. Monica Catholic School
Dallas, Texas
St. Jude’s Medical Interiors
Dallas, Texas
Aventerra
Southlake, Texas
International on Turtle Creek
Dallas, Texas
St Andrew United Methodist Church
Plano, Texas
Lakeshore Pearl Phase II Landscape
Austin, Texas
Environmental Science Building at Lakehill Prep School
Dallas, Texas
West 7th
Fort Worth, Texas
Woodlake Church
Bixby, Oklahoma
Southern Methodist University Perkins School of Theology
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.
The Episcopal Church of Transfiguration
Dallas, Texas
Heritage Plaza
San Antonio, Texas
Woodcreek Church Master Plan
Richardson, Texas
Cafe R+D
Dallas, Texas
Life Austin Amphitheater
Austin, 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.
Crystal Springs Landscape
Fort Worth, Texas
The Westwood School
Farmers Branch, Texas
The Cooper
Fort Worth, Texas
SoupMobile Church Annex
Dallas, Texas
East Parker County Library
Aledo, 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
Moody Family YMCA
University Park, Texas
Weir’s Plaza Landscape
Dallas, Texas
Factory Six03 Interiors
Dallas, Texas
Mercer Crossing Landscape
Farmers Branch, Texas
Navarro College – Ellis County College Campus Study
Waxahachie, Texas
2500 Cedar Springs
Dallas, Texas
Employee Solutions
Plano, Texas
Hope Fellowship
Prosper, Texas
Hines Maple Terrace
Dallas, Texas
Moody Family YMCA Landscape
Dallas, 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
Restaurant Concept
Dallas, Texas
Plaza at Preston Center
Dallas, Texas
Alta Trinity Green
Dallas, Texas
Caruth Properties TOD
Richardson, Texas
Park Place Jaguar-Land Rover North Austin
Austin, Texas
John Eagle European
Austin, Texas
Family Office Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
The District
Edina, Minnesota
IBP 18
Plano, Texas
Trinity at Left Bank Landscape
Dallas, Texas
Scardello Artisan Cheese
Dallas, Texas
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church – Sanctuary Renovation
Dallas, Texas
Nolan Catholic High School
Fort Worth, Texas
1407 Main Street
Dallas, Texas
Rock Church – Family Life Center
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Army Air Force Exchange Services
Dallas, Texas
Two Arts Plaza
Dallas, Texas
Burnet Marketplace
Austin, 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!”
Jesuit College Preparatory School – Campus Master Plan
Dallas, Texas
Arlington Life Shelter
Arlington, Texas
Pegasus Park
Dallas, Texas
40 Years / 40 Facts
GFF is turning 40. Here are 40 numbers to celebrate the 40th year of our firm.
Embarcadero Building – Fair Park
Dallas, Texas
Park Place Peeler Prep Center
Dallas, Texas
Parish Episcopal School Campus Master Plan
Farmers Branch, Texas
The Alton
Dallas, Texas
Santa Fe Trail Corridor
Dallas, Texas
The Lookout at Lake Highlands Town Center
Dallas, Texas
Dallas Zoo South Garage
The Dallas Zoo South Garage is a simple building on a complex site, pairing an efficient layout with a visually dynamic façade to promote the Zoo’s mission and brand.
Monitronics
Farmers Branch, Texas
The Hockaday School – Master Plan
Dallas, Texas
Asana Deep Ellum
Dallas, Texas
The University of Texas – Pan American Visitor Center
Edinburg, Texas
Alexan Garza Ranch
Austin, Texas
Corporate Headquarters at Old Parkland Interiors
Dallas, Texas
Dallas Zoo Landscape
Dallas, Texas
Texas A&M University – Central Texas Campus Master Plan
Killeen, Texas
3700M
Dallas, Texas
Fiori on Vitruvian Park
Addison, Texas
Ross & Peak
Dallas, Texas
Dave & Buster’s Concept Design
Dallas, Texas
Christ United Methodist Church
College Station, Texas
The Mockingbird
Dallas, Texas
Frontier Texas!
Abilene, Texas
The Ascent Landscape
Dallas, Texas
Alta Frisco Square
Frisco, Texas
Texas A&M University – Commerce Campus Master Plan
Commerce, Texas
Heep Ranch
Austin, Texas
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Dallas, Texas
Reagan Place at Old Parkland
Dallas, Texas
Arts District Mansion
Dallas, Texas
Mercer Crossing Business Park
Farmers Branch, Texas
23Springs Landscape
Dallas, Texas
Cascades
The Colony, Texas
North Patrol Division Landscape
Fort Worth, Texas
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church & School Master Plan
Prosper, Texas
Henderson Avenue Mixed Use
Dallas, Texas
Burleson Business Park
Burleson, Texas
Alpha Plaza
Dallas, Texas
Blue Star
Irving, Texas
University of Texas at Dallas Campus Master Plan Update
Dallas, Texas
Park Place Mercedes-Benz Of Grapevine
Grapevine, Texas
Monitronics
Farmers Branch, Texas
Food & Fiber Building — Fair Park
Dallas, Texas
Jesuit College Preparatory School AA&A Building
Dallas, Texas
Pizza Hut and KFC Center of Restaurant Excellence
Plano, Texas
23Springs
Dallas, Texas
University Medical District
Dallas, Texas
Southern Methodist University Perkins Chapel
Dallas, Texas
Uptown Station
Dallas, Texas
The Church on Rush Creek Mira Lagos
Grand Prairie, Texas
Las Colinas Retail Center
Irving, Texas
Montgomery Farms Master Plan
Allen, Texas
Anthem Church Master Plan
Broken Bow, Oklahoma
Capital One
Plano, Texas
Dallas County Oak Cliff Government Center
Dallas, Texas
Cityplace Master Plan
Dallas, Texas
Ross & Peak Landscape
Dallas, Texas
Downtown Dallas Parks Master Plan
Dallas, Texas
Fort Bragg Entertainment District Landscape
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Southern Methodist University Binkley Avenue Garage
Dallas, Texas
Life Fellowship
McKinney, Texas
CityLine Market
Richardson, Texas
Northridge Presbyterian Church
Dallas, Texas
Alta West Commerce Landscape
Dallas, Texas
A Physical Plan for Downtown Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Trinity South Master Planning and Zoning Consultation
Dallas, Texas
Park Place Luxury Boutique
Dallas, Texas
Jefferson Tower
Dallas, Texas
Chase Oaks Church – Kidzone Renovation & Expansion
Plano, Texas
Harvest Lofts
Dallas, Texas
Northridge Presbyterian Church Education Buildings
Dallas, Texas
Russell Creek Family YMCA
Plano, Texas
Preston Meadow Lutheran Church
Dallas, Texas
Quest
The Colony, Texas
Portrait of a GFFer: Kat Wuestner
"My favorite thing about GFF would have to be my passionate and talented coworkers. Working with architects gives me the opportunity to watch my city flourish through the creation and design of spaces and buildings."
Northwood Club
Dallas, Texas
Corporate Headquarters at Old Parkland
Dallas, Texas
Harris Creek Baptist Church
Waco, Texas
Can We Go Beyond Sustainability?
Resilient, restorative, and regenerative approaches all rely on a comprehensive team and systems approach to creating better built environments
Lake Highlands Town Center Water Feature
Dallas, Texas
North Dallas Office Tower
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.
Panther Island Landscape
Fort Worth, Texas
Navarro College at Midlothian Classroom Building
Midlothian, Texas
Museum Facility Assessment
Dallas, Texas
Chase Oaks Church – Sloan Creek Campus
Fairview, Texas
508 Park Avenue
Dallas, Texas
IBP XVII Amenity Center
Plano, TX
Christ Fellowship Church
McKinney, Texas
Design District Master Plan
Dallas, Texas
The Slate
Dallas, Texas
Frisco Kids Dentistry
Frisco, Texas
Park Place DFW Jaguar – Land Rover
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Pizza Hut and KFC Center of Restaurant Excellence
Plano, 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.
John Eagle Acura
Houston, Texas
Highland Park UMC – Lobby
Dallas, Texas
Clearfork Office Building
Fort Worth, Texas
Cityline
Dallas, Texas
Fort Worth North Patrol Division
Fort Worth, Texas
1900 Lofts
Dallas, Texas
Bishop-Davis Land Use Study
Dallas, Texas
Arlington Highlands
Arlington, Texas
New River Fellowship
Hudson Oaks, Texas
Park Place Volvo
Dallas, Texas
John Eagle Hill Country Honda
San Antonio, Texas
Alexan Henderson
Dallas, Texas
Park Place Bodywerks Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Chase Oaks Local Good Center
Plano, Texas
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Dallas, Texas
AG Hill Partners
Dallas, Texas
Aura Bluffview Landscape
Dallas, Texas
Prosper UMC Master Plan
Prosper, Texas
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!
Freedom Crossing at Joint Base San Antonio – Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio, Texas
Zion Lutheran Church and School
Dallas, Texas
North Oak Cliff Master Plan
Dallas, Texas
MedAssets
Plano, Texas
Portrait of a GFFer: Bradley Dunivan
"My favorite thing about GFF is the high level of design quality within the different departments and ability to collaborate to produce the best result. No one project is single disciplinary and takes many talented people to create meaningful spaces.”
First Baptist Church Garland Children’s Hall Renovation
Garland, Texas
River Cafe
New Braunfels, Texas
First Baptist Church Decatur
Decatur, Texas
Eastfield College Master Plan
Mesquite, Texas
Alta Luna
Farmers Branch, Texas
Grapevine Honda
Grapevine, Texas
Village 121
Plano, Texas
First Baptist Church Plano
Plano, Texas
NorthPark / Caruth Farm Master Plan
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
Trinity Christian Academy
Addison, Texas
Horner Family Legacy Museum
Irving, Texas
Market East
Mesquite, Texas
VantagePoint Church
Eastvale, California
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.’
Lake Highlands Town Center Landscape
Dallas, Texas
The Hockaday School Center for the Arts
Dallas, Texas
Melissa Park Village
Melissa, Texas
Chase Oaks Church
Plano, Texas
Milestone Church
Keller, Texas
St. Andrews United Methodist Church – Phase II
Plano, Texas
Prosper United Methodist Church
Prosper, Texas
The Hockaday School – Residence Hall
Dallas, Texas
The Bottom Master Plan
Dallas, Texas
The Hudson Landscape
Dallas, Texas
Greenville and Richmond
Dallas, Texas
17Seventeen and Park 17
Dallas, Texas
Burgher Haggard Office
Fort Worth, Texas
Dallas Arboretum Parking Garage and Underground Walkway
Dallas, Texas
The Canyon in Oak Cliff
Dallas, Texas
Alexan Cityline
Richardson, Texas
Christ Fellowship Church Master Plan
McKinney, Texas
Corazon
Austin, Texas
Texas A&M University – Central Texas Founders Hall
Killeen, Texas
Sabina
Austin, Texas
First United Methodist Church of Richardson – Celebration Hall
Richardson, Texas
Factory Six03
Dallas, Texas
Bexar Street Master Plan
Dallas, Texas
Capital One Plaza of the Americas
Dallas, Texas
UPR Master Planning and Zoning Consultation
Dallas, Texas
Dealey Plaza Restoration
Dallas, Texas
Navarro College at Midlothian – Campus Master Plan
Midlothian, Texas
Royal & SH 161
Irving, Texas
Cielo Vista Church
El Paso, Texas
Heritage Plaza Landscape
San Antonio, Texas
Broadstone Knox District Landscape
Dallas, Texas
Mockingbird Station
Dallas, Texas
Zion Lutheran Master Plan
Dallas, Tx
Westwood School Landscape
Dallas, Texas
Overture Fairview Landscape
Fairview, Texas
Alta Henderson
Dallas, Texas
Signazon
Plano, Texas
Firewheel Market
Garland, Texas
Henderson Avenue Mixed Use Landscape
Dallas, Texas
Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center
Dallas, Texas
Alta Waterside Landscape
Fort Worth, Texas
Fortune 500 Campus Interiors
Plano, Texas
Old Parkland Campus Master Plan
Dallas, Texas
Fortune 500 Campus
Plano, Texas
Christ United Methodist Church Landscape
College Station, Texas
Trailhead
Fort Worth, Texas
Trinity River Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Dallas, Texas
Lakewood Country Club
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.
First United Methodist Church Allen
Allen, Texas
Fortune 500 Campus Multipurpose Building
Plano, Texas
AvreaFoster
Dallas, Texas
IBP 190
Carrollton, Texas
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.
Custer Bridges
Frisco, Texas
Trailhead Social
Austin, Texas
Chisholm Trail
Fort Worth, Texas
Park Place Mercedes-Benz of Fort-Worth
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
Alta Left Bank
Fort Worth, Texas
Tegna
Dallas, Texas
The Braden on Fifth
Fort Worth, Texas
Alexan Lower Greenville Landscape
Dallas, Texas
Dallas Theological Seminary Landscape
Dallas, Texas
West Commerce Gateway Landscape
Dallas, 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.
St. Mark’s School of Texas Science Building
Dallas, 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.
Stacy Green
Allen, Texas
Knox Heights
Dallas, Texas
Vantage Point Church Master Plan
Eastvale, California
Park Place Mercedes-Benz Of Arlington
Arlington, Texas
Alliance Town Center Phase I Office
Fort Worth, Texas
Coram Deo Academy
Plano, Texas
John Eagle Honda of Rockwall
Rockwall, Texas
Alta State Thomas
Dallas, Texas
Park Place Fort Worth Maserati
Fort Worth, 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.
Lantana Ridge Office Buildings
Austin, Texas
Westmoreland Heights Neighborhood Master Plan
Dallas, Texas
T. Boone Pickens YMCA
Dallas, Texas
St. Patrick Catholic Church
Dallas, Texas
Alta 289
Plano, Texas
Federales Deep Ellum
Dallas, Texas
Cielo Vista Church Master Plan
El Paso, Texas
Freedom Crossing at Fort Bliss
El Paso, Texas
Jade Waters at the Hilton Anatole
Dallas, Texas
West Love Apartments
Dallas, Texas
Confidential Family Office Headquarters Landscape
Dallas, Texas
Carroll Pointe
Southlake, Texas
Watchguard Video Landscape
Allen, Texas
St. Andrew United 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.