Business Details
38 Years
experience
Award-Winning Custom Architectural Design Services
Jacobsen Architecture has established itself as a leader in custom architectural design, blending meticulous attention to detail with a deep respect for site-specific context. Founded on principles of functional elegance and material integrity, the firm approaches each project as a unique collaboration between client needs, environmental factors, and budgetary parameters. Our design philosophy emphasizes clean lines, honest material expression, and spatial harmony that enhances human experience. With over 180 industry awards and recognition as a top 100 global firm by Architectural Digest, we deliver residential, commercial, and institutional projects across the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean. Our team of licensed architects combines technical expertise with artistic vision to create buildings that seamlessly integrate with their surroundings while maintaining timeless sophistication.Through three decades of collaboration with renowned architectural photographer Robert C. Lautman, our work has been documented in four monographs that showcase our commitment to design excellence. We maintain rigorous quality control through comprehensive detailing processes that ensure every element functions as intended while maintaining visual simplicity. Our virtual office model enables us to work with clients worldwide while maintaining the same high standards of communication and project execution established through our physical office in Middleburg, Virginia.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Residential Projects
Commercial Buildings
Historic Renovations
Furniture Design
International Projects
Custom Detailing
Site Analysis
Award-Winning Designs
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in custom architectural design with global projects
- Our team includes licensed architects with expertise in residential, commercial, and institutional sectors
- We maintain rigorous quality control through comprehensive detailing processes
- Our virtual office model enables worldwide client collaboration without compromising communication
- Recognized as top 100 global firm by Architectural Digest and top 50 by Architect Magazine
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services create custom buildings that respond to site-specific conditions while maintaining material honesty and functional elegance. We develop unique spatial solutions that balance client needs with environmental context, ensuring each project becomes an integral part of its surroundings through careful consideration of light, materials, and proportions.
Interior Architecture
Interior architecture services focus on creating cohesive spatial experiences that extend our exterior design principles into interior environments. We design custom interior elements that maintain material integrity while optimizing functionality, ensuring seamless transitions between architectural forms and interior spaces through precise detailing and spatial planning.
Residential Projects
Custom residential projects emphasize livable modernism through site-responsive designs that enhance daily living experiences. We create homes that balance aesthetic sophistication with practical functionality, incorporating natural light optimization and material selections that create enduring architectural character while meeting specific client requirements.
Commercial Buildings
Commercial architecture services deliver purpose-driven spaces that combine aesthetic distinction with operational efficiency. Our designs prioritize functional layouts while maintaining architectural coherence, creating environments that support business objectives through thoughtful spatial planning and material selections that reflect brand identity.
Historic Renovations
Historic renovation expertise preserves architectural heritage while integrating modern functionality through sensitive interventions. We maintain original character-defining features while updating systems and spaces to meet contemporary needs, ensuring historical buildings remain relevant through adaptive reuse strategies that respect their architectural legacy.
People
Simon Jacobsen
Principal
Licensed architect and principal designer with 25+ years of experience in custom residential and commercial projects. Graduated from Yale University, contributes to the firm's design direction while maintaining active involvement in key projects across the US and Europe.
Richard Cho
Architect
Experienced architect specializing in complex residential projects and international commissions. Brings technical expertise to the firm's detailing processes while ensuring design integrity across projects ranging from single-family homes to institutional buildings.
Jon Althiemer
Business Manager
Business manager and general counsel overseeing firm operations and legal matters. Manages administrative functions while ensuring compliance with professional standards and contractual obligations across the firm's diverse project portfolio.
Questions
What architectural styles does Jacobsen Architecture specialize in?
We specialize in modernist design principles with an emphasis on material honesty and functional elegance, creating site-specific solutions that respond to each project's unique context rather than following specific stylistic conventions.
Do you work on both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we handle both residential and commercial projects including custom homes, institutional buildings, and mixed-use developments across various international locations.
Can you work on historic building renovations?
Yes, we have extensive experience with historic renovations, maintaining original architectural character while implementing modern updates through sensitive design interventions.
Do you offer interior design services?
Yes, we provide interior architecture services that maintain design continuity from exterior to interior spaces, focusing on custom elements and spatial optimization that align with our architectural principles.
What areas do you serve?
We work internationally with primary focus areas in the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean, handling projects from our virtual office in Middleburg, Virginia.
How does the design process work?
Our process begins with understanding client needs, site conditions, and budget parameters, followed by schematic design, development, and detailed documentation phases with continuous client collaboration throughout project execution.
