About

Jacob Green: Owner and Principal Architect

Professional Background

Jacob Green is the Owner and Principal Architect at Arcain Design. He is a Registered Architect, NCARB, and holds a California License (No. C 41911). Jacob's journey to becoming an architect has been shaped by a diverse range of creative influences. His inspiration is drawn from music, fashion, art, and mixed media, and he finds that the creative process often reveals striking similarities across these disciplines. These intersecting interests have become the medium through which he expresses and communicates the beauty he perceives in the world.

Experience and Education

With nearly 15 years of professional experience in Architecture, Jacob has worked across multiple building typologies. He earned his Master of Architecture from the Academy of Art University. His career includes significant training at distinguished architectural firms, where he developed expertise in various facets of the discipline. At IA Interior Architects, Jacob expanded his understanding of corporate interior architecture and design. His time at Skidmore, Owings and Merrill exposed him to the complexities of large-scale skyscraper, civic, and transportation projects. At Solomon Cordwell Buenz, Jacob discovered his true passion for multi-family and single-family residential design, further refining his skills and interests.

Arcain Design: A New Chapter

As the founder of Arcain Design, Jacob is embarking on a new and exciting chapter. He aims to bring his design sensibilities to clients who are attuned to their environments and recognize the transformative potential of architecture. Jacob believes that thoughtfully designed environments do more than provide shelter; they facilitate the ways people move, live, play, and work together.