Founder and Principal Architect • Design
Gary Diebel, AIA
Gary Diebel, AIA, has not only led project teams through the entire architectural process, but his work has also left a significant mark on the architectural landscape of the San Francisco Bay Area. From conceptual design through construction for steel, concrete, and wood buildings, his designs have been transformative. As a licensed architect and a member of the American Institute of Architects, he has been recognized as a top architect in the region, a testament to his exceptional expertise and achievements in the field.
Mr. Diebel’s educational background is as impressive as his professional achievements. He studied with scholarships at the renowned Cranbrook Academy of Art, earning a Master of Architecture degree. Cranbrook, with its international reputation for design and architecture, is among the best graduate programs in the country. Diebel was the top architectural graduate at the University of Minnesota, consistently qualifying for the Dean’s List and receiving a Bachelor of Architecture with High Distinction at a college known as a leading architectural school for design excellence. These prestigious institutions have equipped him with the knowledge and skills to excel in his career.
A Design Arts Grantee from the National Endowment for the Arts, a multi-national and local design competition winner, an Ellerbe Prize recipient, and a Progressive Architecture emerging architect, Diebel began his career working with noted architects David Salmela, FAIA, and Edward Kodet, FAIA. Exhibitions in New York, San Francisco, Detroit, Minneapolis, and Honolulu have featured Gary Diebel's architectural designs. The books
Dream Homes—Unique Urban, Suburban, and Vacation Homes Designed by the Nation's Leading Architects, San Francisco Architects-Top Bay Area Studios, Sabrina Soto's Home Design, and
Weekend House by Penelope Rowlands feature his work. A Palo Alto Weekly article, Architects' Tour, showcases cutting-edge designs and discusses his work. Green Building and Design Magazine article,
California Cool, is an interview with Gary. Mr. Diebel has appeared on the Home & Garden Television Network (HGTV). Silicon Valley Home Tours featured a house that he designed.
- Licensed Architect
- Member of the American Institute of Architects
