Joe Jacoby

Optimist, visionary, leader—these are just a few of our favorite things about Joe. Owner of Jacoby Architects, he earned his Bachelor and Master of Architecture from UC Berkeley. Well-traveled, Joe spent a few years practicing architecture in San Francisco and London. Always sketching and creating in the office, Joe looks for every opportunity to make spaces interesting. Driving the conceptual foundation of our projects, from imagination to construction, he seeks to find the wow factor in each of our clients’ unique lists of spaces and programs. Inspired by the mountains and deserts of Utah, his designs complement the site while providing for the needs of the building’s occupants. One to dislike “can’t”, Joe can provide you with the stunning and functional building you’re looking for.

Kraig Wilkes

As a northern Utah native growing up in a small town, Kraig attained an early appreciation for the beauty of nature and the importance of sustainability. With a family of close-knit DIYers, he became well-versed in the creative process and in the critical role that teamwork can play in accomplishing a common goal. Kraig discovered Jacoby Architects while earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architecture from the University of Utah. Now as a Principal, Kraig is often the right-hand man and go-to guy of the office. His patience, good-natured attitude, care, and expertise translate to complete quality in the buildings he skillfully designs.

Khue Ho

Khue joins our team all the way from Vietnam. With an M.A. degree in Interior Design from Sheffield Hallam University, Khue’s breadth of knowledge, based on her experiences working in the interior design world of Vietnam, has become a valuable resource for our entire firm. Her design work is characterized by empathy and awareness, the same traits she displays in her interpersonal communications. Khue not only works incredibly hard but plays hard too. She enjoys traveling, and while Europe has been her favorite destination to date, she’s looking forward next to exploring the various regions of Peru.

Cesar Robles

Eric Jacoby

Ever the kinetic learner, Eric loves figuring out how things work and how they’re built. He is also inspired by visuals, explaining the wanderlust which has driven him to sketch old buildings across the globe. However, sketching hasn’t been his only international pursuit. After earning his bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Utah and his Master of Architecture from UC Berkeley, Eric spent two years working as an architect in San Francisco followed by three years in the busy hubs of Amsterdam, London, and Edinburgh, and the next 10+ years working here at Jacoby Architects. Pursuing his hands-on design roots, Eric also recently launched a separate product design company offering elegant and exciting pieces.

Robert Jacoby

After earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Idaho, Masters of Architecture from the University of Utah, and obtaining a professional license, Robert founded the firm back in 1976. Robert continues to offer hands-on guidance and wisdom cultivated from an illustrious 55+ year career in the field of architecture. While Robert now has more time to devote to his other passions including jewelry making, silversmithing, cabinetmaking, welding, painting, sketching, and landscaping (just to name a paltry few), he still maintains a strong passion for both the field of architecture and the company he originally founded.

Sanae Adams

Sanae joins our team from Japan, merging thoughtful modern design with a keen sense of organization. Her passion is carefully orchestrating the experience of place and proportion to create a positive impact. She first studied Law in Japan, for which she received a bachelors degree.  Then making the journey to Utah to study architecture, receiving a Masters in Architecture at the University of Utah, she is now a permanent resident of Utah.

Amy Jacoby

Amy’s colorful work adventures have taken her across the world; spending a year in China to teach English to children, to a temp agency in New Zealand, to a psych tech at a local farm teaching Equine Therapy, to a psych tech at the UofU psych ward, to an active real estate agent, and now keeping our accounts on track here at Jacoby Architects.  Amy’ personal motto is “Be Nice,” a simple statement that anyone in her presence senses immediately. As a member of the next generation of Jacoby’s here, we aren’t kidding when we say we are a family business.

Kat Nix

With a degree in Urban Ecology, and a background in managing public art, Kat has worked “architecture adjacent” almost her entire career. Her passion lies in supporting empathetic, responsive, and community-based solutions where she feels Jacoby Architects does just that.

Alina Kowalczyk

Native to Poland, Alina discovered her love for art and architecture. In her free time, she spends time traveling to new places, observing new trends in architecture, sketching and painting.  After moving to Utah, Alina acquired a position in an architectural firm in her first year of college, and has been actively practicing architecture since. Over the last 14 years, Alina has been involved in designing a variety of projects that include educational, public, hospitality and multi-family developments. She is adept at working with the client on design solutions that align with aesthetic and practical expectations.