Integrated Architecture and Engineering for Buildings & Places
At GFT, architecture and engineering work as one to deliver buildings and places.
Our designs perform reliably, adapt over time, and respond to how people use them. Through smart, durable, and flexible design solutions, we help owners reduce risk, meet evolving requirements, and achieve long-term operational value without compromising experience or quality. By aligning technical excellence with how people move, work, and gather, we create human-centered, accessible environments that support thriving communities and lasting impact.
Integrated Expertise Across Markets and Disciplines
Thoughtful solutions that turn complex challenges into buildings and places people rely on every day.
500+ Buildings & Places Architects and Engineers
Award-Winning Designs
Designing with Purpose
Building More Than Projects
Featured Projects

27th Avenue MRF Upgrades Advance Phoenix’s Zero Waste Vision

Port Authority Transit Corporation Control Center Relocation

Chicago Metra Electric District South Side Station Modernization

Military Maintenance Facility for the Maryland Army National Guard

Modernizing WMATA’s Backup Operations Control Center

High-Availability Data Center and Security Operations Control Center Design

Gate Lounge of the Future Design at DFW Airport

Adler Planetarium Cosmology Gallery Exhibit Design
Employee Spotlight
Meet the people behind our Buildings & Places work and learn how their expertise shapes communities and everyday experiences.
Holly Baskinger

William Peterson, PE, LEED AP, ENV SP, CBSI

Belen Villalonga, MBA, PE, PMP

David McRoberts, CPP

Featured Resources
Brochure: Geotechnical and Geological Solutions

Flyer: Seismic Hazard Solutions

Brochure: Ingenuity that Shapes Buildings & Places

Checklist: Future-Ready Facility Design

Markets
Explore the markets where our Buildings & Places expertise is applied to meet complex client and community needs.
Complementary Solutions
Learn how our services work together to support successful outcomes for people and places.
Featured News & INSIGHTS
Discover insights and perspectives from our Buildings & Places professionals on the ideas shaping today’s built environment.
How Occupational Therapy Shapes Human-Centered Design in Architecture

Architecture Career Insights: Perspectives from Practicing Architects

UPCOMING 9/24: Beyond Hollywood: The Reality of Modern Fire Protection

UPCOMING 10/01: Mission Ready by Design: Adaptability, Deconstruction, and Reuse

In the News: Francisco Lasta Featured on Aging Together Podcast

In The News: Safeguarding Future Cities with Climate Resiliency Insights



















