Born and raised in Venice, California, Sarah Jacoby combines a West Coast fascination of light and space with an appreciation of New York?s architectural history. Since founding the her eponymous firm ? Sarah Jacoby Architect ? in 2014, she’s worked on many project types, including new construction, renovation, houses, brownstones, and apartments that meet the ever-changing needs of her clients. Sarah designs to build, bringing a passion for resolving architectural problems with her to every design. Before launching SJA, Sarah had the chance to work at several leading firms, including Adjaye Associates, SOM, and Rogers Marvel, designing and building residential, commercial, and public projects throughout the New York City region and around the U.S. She carefully listens to clients, and her ability to translate their interests and desires into designed environments has resulted in many successful projects of different scales. Today, Sarah Jacoby joins us for Friday Five!
Sarah Jacoby \ Photo: Ty Cole
Photo: Pierre Chareau, Maison de Verre, Paris, France, 1932
1. Glass Blocks
I love the cyclical nature of design, and I have a fondness for certain relics of the past that seem to be making a comeback. One of the things I enjoy most about glass blocks in architecture is their versatility: they are right at home within an interior space or on the facade of a building. Whenever possible, I try to suggest innovative ways to incorporate glass block into our projects ? sometime...