Diane Jacobs

A CAPLA alumna, Diane Jacobs receive her Bachelor of Architecture in 1987 and has practiced in Boston and the Desert Southwest. She founded Holly Street Studio in 1999 with the goal of bringing large firm expertise to local clients while maintaining the high level of service that a private practice firm affords. Diane is devoted to leading by example in every aspect of her practice, design excellence, environmental stewardship and strong support for women in the profession of architecture.  

Born in New York City, raised in Puerto Rico, educated in Tucson and trained in Boston, Diane has learned the value of individual stories and multiple perspectives. Her ability to work with client groups to create program-driven designs result in places that express warmth, color, light and a respect for practicality and has led to a well-rounded portfolio of both large-scale public work and intimate spaces in the private realm. Her work exploits ideas allied from disciplines including urban planning, environmental graphics, landscape architecture and lighting design.