At Double Jack Design Workshop, we are more than architects. We are craftsmen, makers, and builders. We believe in getting our hands dirty. We believe in the beauty of form and the ease of function. Design is hands-on. It’s a passion—one we want to share with our clients.
Architecture tells a story. We want our client’s spaces to reflect who they are as individuals or companies. We want their space to resonate with their clients, guests or customers as they approach the building or walk through the door. To understand their stories, we take the time to get to know our clients. We walk their sites. We discuss their vision, and translate their narrative into a creative design solution.
At Double Jack, we want our clients to understand how important their project is to us. We put the same passion and dedication into every project from design to keys-in-hand. We don’t take any project for granted and understand that what may be small to one client may be large to another—but they’re all a big deal to us.
David Booth
David’s passion for architecture began with his first Lego set. He has over ten years of professional experience including a variety of commercial project types, and has recently focused on large-scale education work. David believes the power of architecture is finding simple solutions to complex problems without sacrificing design quality. He understands the importance of listening first and believes the design process should be a fun, interactive experience for all involved.
Favorite Quote: “The road to success is always under construction.” – Arnold Palmer
Jake Kieper, AIA
Jake’s passion for design and craft began at a young age, working with his hands to create ad-hoc gizmos and gadgets around the farm. Today, he translates that passion and hands on mind set to each project. Jake thinks of design as a discovery process--bringing an open mind, listening and learning about each client and site. This active listening approach helps to create a guiding vision that carries through the project. Jake also helps each client understand how design and design decisions can lead them to their end goal.
Favorite Quote: “Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all.” – Sam Ewing
Jacob Zikmund
Jacob has a passion for seeing the potential in every project and is commonly mistaken for Prince Harry. He believes that design should have a positive community impact as well as be environmentally conscience and site specific. To Jacob, design is an iterative process that starts with understanding clients’ goals, vision, and project location. He also is a strong proponent of client education. Clients who are new to the process benefit from Jacob’s focus on open communication and ensuring the client is involved and understands each step along the way.
Favorite Quote: “Be curious, not judgmental.”
Alex Zikmund
Alex is our “man behind the curtain.” He is in charge of the behind-the-scenes business functions. From payroll to insurance to software, his focus is on the unseen tasks that help Double Jack Design Workshop function as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Favorite Quote: “Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.” – Theodore Roosevelt