Sarah Jacoby

Since founding the firm in 2014, Sarah has worked many different project types, including new construction, renovation, houses, brownstones, and apartments that all meet the ever-changing needs of her clients. Before launching SJA, Sarah worked in 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.

Born and raised in Venice, California, Sarah Jacoby brings a West Coast fascination with light and space coupled with a deep appreciation of New York’s unique architectural history. She carefully listens to her clients, and her ability to translate their unique interests and desires into designed environments has resulted in an ever-expanding list of successful projects on a variety of scales. She designs to build, bringing passion for resolving what might seem to be insurmountable architectural problems.

After graduating magna cum laude from Harvard College with a degree in History and Science, Sarah earned her Masters in Architecture from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University, where she received the Alpha Rho Chi medal, honoring her leadership, service and professional promise.

Sarah is licensed in the states of New York, California, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, NCARB-certified for licensing in other states, and LEED certified. SJA is designated by New York City as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE).

Meg Anderson
Senior Architect

University of California, Berkeley
M. Arch

Hobart and William Smith Colleges
B. Arch, Studio Art & Environmental Studies

Meg comes to SJA with a passion for craft and implementing design strategies across project types. During her time at the firm, Meg has worked to support construction administration, project management, and design on a range of residential projects across Brooklyn. Prior to joining the team, Meg worked with a boutique furniture company, where she applied her keen attention to detail and craft that she brings to SJA. In addition to studying architecture, Meg has a background in art and environmental studies.

Vanessa González
Junior Designer

Barnard College, Columbia University
B.A. in Architecture

Princeton School of Architecture
M. Arch

Vanessa González is a Junior Designer at Sarah Jacoby Architect, contributing to multiple projects. Her role includes assisting with drawing and documenting existing conditions, as well as producing visualizations. Vanessa’s interest in architecture was sparked by living and working in cities like New York and Barcelona, where she developed a passion for balancing historic charm with evolving urban landscapes. At SJA, she brings this perspective to her work, focusing on thoughtful design solutions that honor context while adapting to change.

Vanessa has received several academic awards, including the Butler Traveling Fellowship and grants from the Institute for Studies on Latin American Art and the Effron Center for the Study of America. She is also an active member of Dark Matter University and the PSoA Womxn in Design Alumni group.

Anna Reggio
Junior Designer

Yale School of Architecture
M. Arch

Bennington College
B.A. Architecture and Visual Art

Anna Reggio is a Junior Designer at Sarah Jacoby Architect, supporting a range of projects through all phases of design and construction. Before joining SJA, Anna led major textile artwork installations as Lead Designer and Project Manager at Studio Claudy Jongstra in The Netherlands, collaborating with renowned architects and institutions. Her experience working closely with materials has shaped her approach, emphasizing craft and attention to detail. Anna’s design philosophy connects form, function, and aesthetics, drawing inspiration from the relationship between art and architecture. At SJA, she applies her expertise to deliver thoughtful, context-sensitive designs.

Chris Norton Riley, RA
Senior Architect 

Harvard Graduate School of Design
M. Arch

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
B. Arch 

Chris works across the SJA portfolio, managing design and construction on diverse projects, including apartment renovations in Brooklyn Heights and the Upper East Side, townhomes in Brooklyn, and houses in Connecticut and California. Chris enjoys in-depth collaboration with our clients and working through challenging obstacles to provide exceptional design solutions. 

He has written for publications such as the New York Review of Architecture, PLAT, and San Rocco, and has served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York City College of Technology and Columbia University GSAPP.

Gabriela Enid Dávila Rivera
Junior Designer

Harvard University Graduate School of Design
M. Arch

University of Puerto Rico School of Architecture
B. Environmental Design

Gabriela brings a thoughtful eye to SJA, interrogating how spaces respond to and respect culture, environment, and people. No matter how small the design gesture, she carefully considers the broader context. Her experiences growing up in Puerto Rico informed her approach as a designer, and how she navigates the relationship between architecture and power. At SJA, Gabriela works with a wide range of clients on a diverse selection of the firm's ongoing projects. 

Alice Volpi
Senior Architectural Designer

Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London
Sapienza Università degli Studi di Roma

Alice is a Senior Architectural Designer at SJA, bringing a rich international perspective shaped by her upbringing in Rome and professional stints in Buenos Aires and New York City. After completing her architectural education at Sapienza Università degli Studi di Roma, Alice joined SJA in 2020. Alice blends a NYC sensibility with her own Italian background and taste. Her expertise spans project management, design conceptualization, and construction administration.  In addition to her professional career, Alice is dedicated to theoretical research and recently completed her postgraduate studies at the Bartlett School of Architecture.