Diane Jacobs

Diane Jacobs, FAIA is the founder of Holly Street Studio, a design firm located in Downtown Phoenix, AZ. In 1999, she left behind a successful trajectory in corporate architecture to start what was to be a ‘temporary endeavor’ in the front room of their bungalow on Holly Street. She used this opportunity to challenge both the thinking and delivery of architecture along with her partner Michael Jacobs, who joined the firm in 2002. With an outstanding staff of creative and critical thinkers, they have grown the firm’s portfolio to include dozens of sustainable, award-winning projects in the public realm - for universities, community colleges, municipalities, non-profit foundations, and small businesses. Diane is a lifelong champion of community causes, including National AIA Women's Leadership Summit, AIA AZ Women's Leadership Group, National Organization of Minority Architects, Urban Land Institute, and Local First Arizona. She holds a position as Faculty Associate at ASU's Design School, and is a member of the University of Arizona CAPLA Futures Council. Diane received the AIA Arizona Architect's Medal in 2016, and led Holly Street Studio to AIA AZ Firm of the Year in 2017.