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, RA
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.

Maryam Popoola
Junior Designer

Princeton University
M. Arch

University of Cambridge
B.A. in Architecture

At SJA, Maryam has contributed to several Brooklyn-based residential projects, helping to visualize details that bring clarity and connection for clients. Prior to joining the team, she worked at a residential architecture firm in the UK, where she gained experience with historic preservation and the delicate process of designing within listed buildings.

Maryam has an interest in how architecture can create space without erasure. Her perspective is shaped by early experiences observing patterns of urban development and displacement in Lagos, Nigeria, which continue to inform her thoughtful and socially attuned design approach.

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.

Sam Velasquez
Junior Designer

Columbia GSAPP
M. Arch

Columbia University
B.A. in Architecture and Art History

Sam works with a deep curiosity about how design shapes emotional and physical wellbeing. Drawing from a background in architectural research and accessibility design, they bring an empathetic and research-driven approach to each project. At SJA, Sam supports a range of projects across different phases, engaging closely with clients to understand their needs and the full range of design possibilities.

Before joining SJA, Sam contributed research for the Buell Center’s Green Reconstruction publication, as well as projects focused on neurodiversity, accessibility, and environmental remediation for Verona Carpenter Architects, Joel Sanders Architect, and Urban Omnibus. Sam’s work is grounded in the belief that thoughtful, sensory-aware design can create more comfortable and inclusive spaces for everyone.

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.