Grefaldon joined DLR Group in 2010. As Workplace Leader, he is responsible for delivering client service and design solutions to grow the Workplace practice with corporate clients in Texas. Bloodworth has been with the firm for 22 years, and as Design Leader, will maintain the firm’s tradition of interiors design excellence for clients. Each is familiar with the design and interiors market in Dallas and are key members of DLR Group design teams practicing coast-to-coast.
“Workplace is the foundation of the Dallas office,” Grefaldon said. “I am eager to build on that tradition and to continue to deliver unmatched client service and design solutions for every client. I look forward to developing new design opportunities for the Workplace Studio here, in Austin, Houston, and throughout Texas.”
“I am excited to mentor the talented staff we have and watch them blossom as designers,” Bloodworth said. “Joining DLR Group enhanced our Workplace practice, and during the past three years we’ve added dedicated Education, Justice+Civic, and Performing Arts studios, and we are nurturing Sports and Higher Education practices. New design opportunities abound for our designers in Dallas.”
When Andre Staffelbach, FIIDA, ASID, and Jo Heinz, FIIDA, chose to merge their interior architecture firm with DLR Group in 2017, the vision they had was to diversify and expand the Staffelbach design brand through the global reach of DLR Group. With the strategic aims of joining DLR Group realized, Staffelbach and Heinz have decided to transition away from the daily operational and management responsibilities of the office.
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“As we looked into the future, we wanted a way to ensure the continuity of Staffelbach and the design passions and careers of our people as we considered a time when we would no longer actively lead the office,” Heinz said. “That has been accomplished. Jonathan and Art are more than ready to lead the studio, and all of the people who joined DLR Group with Staffelbach are now experiencing the full benefit of employee ownership.”
“It’s the right time for this transition,” Staffelbach said. “Jonathan and Art are extremely talented and their passion for design and delivering solutions for clients will evolve our practice to the next level.”
While Staffelbach and Heinz are stepping away from the day-to-day management of the office, they will be present to engage with clients; mentor design staff; and provide counsel to the Dallas leadership team. They also will share their design voice on projects and celebrate the design achievements of the Dallas office.
DLR Group Principal Adam St. Cyr, AIA, LEED AP, will continue to lead firm operations in Texas and its Austin, Dallas, and Houston offices.
