Abe is fascinated by the intersection of culture and the built environment, manifested in the practice of architecture. Just as culture is constantly in flux, so is the design and technology that influences the way buildings are constructed and then perceived. This constant state of change and growth is a primary source of inspiration. Abe approaches every project with a foundation of knowledge from previous projects, and then builds on this knowledge base with unique ideas influenced by client needs, pragmatic realities of construction and budget, and the cultural impact of architecture.

Abe is a product of a diverse education and professional learning. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from UC Santa Cruz, where he focused on sculpture and painting. Many hours were spent in the foundry strategizing the mechanics of how to achieve an aesthetic result through the laborious and process driven medium of bronze casting. After graduation, he relocated to Denver to receive his Master of Architecture from the University of Colorado. His skills were developed while working on custom homes at Baum Thornley Architects (now Gould Evans), community recreation centers at Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture, and libraries while at Noll & Tam Architects. Abe also serves as a guest critic for the Academy of Art, Cal Poly, and UC Berkeley.

When not contemplating architecture or spending time with his wife and daughters, Abe can be found drifting in the Pacific Ocean, staring at the horizon, and occasionally surfing a wave or two.

JJ is inspired by what architecture can do beyond the boundaries of its footprint and walls. He believes architecture has an inherent presence in our lives, but it can also transcend aesthetics and design through its social impact and place-making capabilities.

JJ received his Master of Architecture degree from Kansas State University. Prior to moving to San Francisco and joining Jayson Architecture, he worked at HOK in Kansas City, MO working on a wide range of project types ranging from commercial offices and corporate interiors to collegiate recreation and professional sports.

When JJ is not playing guitar around the house or reading at a park, you can find him walking around the neighborhood with a sketchbook and camera in hand. Not surprisingly, architecture is one of his favorite subjects to photograph. He also enjoys capturing the city through pen and paper as well.

Diego's primary interest in architecture is its ability to capture and catalyze local culture and harbor community at all scales. During the design process the inhabitants of a building should be the main focus, with an emphasis on learning about the local culture and client narrative to yield personalized spatial experiences. Additionally, Diego believes well designed architectural spaces require curated natural lighting conditions and carefully thought out details.

Diego attended College of San Mateo to receive his Associate of Architecture. In 2017, he transferred to University of California, Berkeley to receive his Bachelor of Arts in architecture. Prior to joining Jayson Architecture he worked on projects in the residential and hospitality sectors.

Out of the office, Diego enjoys taking arduous hikes in National Parks, listening to his vinyl collection, and weightlifting.

Ellie is passionate about contextual architecture that positively impacts communities through thoughtful exploration of site, history, and local culture. She is also keen on materiality and innovative design solutions. She believes that architecture should maintain a cohesive concept throughout all scales.

Ellie earned a Bachelor of Architecture and a Minor in Computer Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, shaping her perspective on how technological process influences architecture and can be used to enhance architectural qualities.

Beyond her professional life, she enjoys charcoal drawing, piano playing, traveling, and using public transportation. In her perspective, public transit can be a means to foster connections, bringing individuals together and strengthening community. While travelling, she finds inspiration by immersing herself in unique moments of new locations.

Janelle loves to learn new ways of designing a concept, whether that be through the use of an unfamiliar technology, a new way to draw by hand, or simply through a different order of decision-making. She’s driven by learning about the social, natural and manmade world as a means of incorporating new knowledge into conceptual work. When making spaces for others, Janelle aims to teach something new.

Janelle attended Lawrence Tech University in Detroit and Yale Architecture for her undergraduate and graduate degrees in architecture, respectively. Between attending the two institutions, she spent two years working as a robotics researcher and participating in the design, fabrication and assembly of multiple full-scale projects, such as a digitally-fabricated house. After graduating with her master’s, she taught as a professor at Clemson University’s School of Architecture and spent 8 months traveling under Yale Architecture’s Winchester Prize. Before arriving at Jayson Architecture, Janelle worked at the offices of KieranTimberlake in Philadelphia and Aidlin Darling Design. 

Janelle enjoys running, hanging out in the Mission, dancing, and chit chatting. 

Jeremy loves the stories of place constructed by inspired architectural design and its many collaborators. He believes there is something inherently beautiful about every site and every vision, and he finds joy in finding the unique architecture to support and enhance both. Jeremy is daily inspired by the economy and ecology of building, and loves finding thoughtful solutions within available resources. 

Jeremy received his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Washington, with extensive internship and exchange experiences in Denmark and Mexico City. Jeremy comes to the Bay Area from Seattle, where he worked for GO'C on everything from forested sauna retreats to corten-clad motorcycle shops.

While Jeremy is not in the studio or trying his wife’s newest light roast bean, he can be found at the local cinema or on a walk with camera in hand.