Founder and Principal Architect • Designer
Gary Diebel, AIA
Gary Diebel, AIA, has guided project teams through every stage of the architectural process, leaving a lasting mark on the San Francisco Bay Area’s built environment. From conceptual design to the construction of steel, concrete, and wood structures, his work has been influential. As a licensed architect and member of the American Institute of Architects, he has been recognized as a leading regional architect, demonstrating his exceptional expertise, versatility, and achievements.
Mr. Diebel’s educational background matches his professional achievements in terms of impressiveness. He studied with scholarships at the renowned Cranbrook Academy of Art, earning a Master of Architecture degree. Cranbrook, known for its international reputation in design and architecture, is among the top graduate programs in the country. Diebel was the top architectural graduate at the University of Minnesota, consistently making the Dean’s List and earning a Bachelor of Architecture with High Distinction at a college recognized for its design excellence. These prestigious institutions have provided him with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in his career.
A Design Arts Grantee from the National Endowment for the Arts, a winner of both international and local design competitions, an Ellerbe Prize recipient, and an emerging architect recognized by Progressive Architecture, Diebel began his career working with notable architects David Salmela, FAIA, and Edward Kodet, FAIA. His architectural designs have been showcased in exhibitions in New York, San Francisco, Detroit, Minneapolis, and Honolulu. His work is featured in books such as
Inspired Modern Living, 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. An article in the Palo Alto Weekly,
Architects’ Tour, highlights his innovative designs. Additionally, Green Building and Design Magazine published an interview titled
California Cool with Gary. Mr. Diebel has appeared on the Home & Garden Television Network (HGTV), and Silicon Valley Home Tours showcased a house he designed.
- Licensed Architect
- Member of the American Institute of Architects
