Building Solutions

Designing exceptional spaces across the world through our creative blending of human need, environmental stewardship, value creation, science and art

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For the last seven decades, Jacobs has provided architectural solutions in different geographies and markets to our clients around the globe. Today, we’re a leading architectural practice recognized for our innovative solutions. 

We come from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds, but we all share the same passion for excellence in design that’s fully integrated with other disciplines, stakeholders, communities and the environment. 

We’re a global practice with 1,700+ partners with a simple approach – we focus on creating solutions for our clients’ immediate and long-term needs by leveraging proven design principles, using an advanced delivery process with state-of-the-art tools, and integrating a rigorous quality control process to deliver innovative solutions. 

Our integrated design approach and extensive multidisciplinary collaboration covers all phases of sustainable building delivery, including planning, design, construction and operations maintenance. 

What we do

We're providing end-to-end solutions to complex challenges that are designing the human habitat.

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    Architecture

    At the heart of our architectural solutions lies a commitment to designing exceptional spaces across the world. It’s a promise we’ve been privileged to deliver for more than 70 years – creating bespoke buildings that deliver lasting value to clients and communities. Through a creative blending of art, science and technology, our designs transcend mere bricks and mortar, addressing both immediate and long-term goals with visionary precision and nurturing healthier, more resilient communities.

    Celebrating the synergy between the built and natural environments, we specialize in science & research, federal, transit, aviation, commercial, healthcare, education, and interiors. Each project is a testament to our dedication to the wellbeing of our communities and the sustainability of our planet, ensuring that every space we create not only meets but exceeds the expectations of those who use it.

    By integrating environmental and socio-economic sustainability strategies and innovation into all that we do, our award-winning architects and designers craft environments that are not only functional and aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally responsible – one exceptional space at a time, to drive positive global change.

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    Design & Strategies

    At Jacobs, we unlock the potential of spaces, specializing in creating people-centric environments that align with our clients’ mission, boosting return on investment and talent retention. 

    Ranked among the top in Interior Design Giants, our globally networked team is driven by a passion for user experience and aligning spaces with organizational values. We transform spaces into strategic assets that enhance performance, culture and business outcomes.

    Using data-driven insights and rigorous benchmarking, we empower our clients to make informed decisions that reflect their company culture and objectives. Our approach, grounded in best practices and the latest industry trends, ensures our design solutions not only meet but exceed expectations, creating spaces that inspire and perform. 

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    Infrastructure

    Blurring the distinction between infrastructure, community regeneration, commercial development, sustainability, and social equity through a unique planning and design strategy, our teams are delivering buildings and infrastructure to unlock the promise of more within our communities.

    At Jacobs, we partner across our end-markets to seamlessly integrate vertical elements (buildings) into our communities, through an approach we call citizen infrastructure. This approach acknowledges that creating, implementing, and operationalizing comprehensive, integrated systems is crucial for the future of all communities, regardless of their size. 

    From traditional physical infrastructure like ports, roads, and public transportation, as well as modern elements such as digital connectivity and the circular economy – we deliver these essential systems and structures to enhance quality of life. With our functional, inclusive, and sustainable designs, our solutions provide access to essential services, foster social interaction, and promote economic prosperity, all while preserving the cultural and environmental integrity of the communities we call home.

Explore our projects

Jacobs delivers tailored solutions worldwide. Our global portfolio of projects has supported clients across higher education, hospitality, corporate workplaces, mixed use and commercial opportunities, and buildings and systems between. Our solutions illustrate the power of an integrated approach.

Meet some of our team

Read more about the talent who make it happen every day.

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From new project wins and milestones to reports, podcasts and industry insights, discover what we’re up to.

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Our insights

  • Knowledge-driven design

    Jacobs Knowledge-Driven Design: Workplace Health and Wellness through Choice and Control

    Driven to increase space efficiency and flexibility, and resolve challenges of a one-size-fits-all open plan for a healthcare solutions company, our solution provided a wider range of work settings with different degrees of openness and privacy to address their diverse work styles, activities and frequent business change by empowering employees with workplace choices and mobility.

  • Jacobs teammates collaborating in Bristol office

    The Purpose of Place: Redefining the Future of Work

    As a multi-disciplinary organization, Jacobs’ thinking and expertise on the future of work scales across global/regional/cities/workplace for a macro to micro perspective on human experience, place and work driving business value for innovative client solutions. There is no one right, universal solution on how best to redefine the future of work or returning staff to a physical work environment.

  • Transit Oriented Development

    Transit-Oriented Development: Responding to Today’s Urban Challenges

    This paper explores how mass transit infrastructure investments and a transit-oriented development approach can address these challenges and deliver enhanced economic and social outcomes for communities.

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In the media

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