Jeff Krieger, AIA, LEED AP, is President and founding principal of Krieger Jacob Architects, an award-winning Philadelphia firm known for its excellence in residential, educational, and cultural design since 1992. With over forty years of architectural practice, Jeff brings extensive experience in all aspects of the building process, from design through project management and construction administration, with projects completed across the United States and internationally.
Jeff’s work is celebrated for its thoughtful integration of historic and modern elements, technical skill, and client-focused approach. His firm has earned numerous honors, including multiple SARA, Chrysalis, and Qualified Remodeler national awards for residential design excellence. In conjunction with Baird Architects, the 2025 renovation of the Woodmere Art Museum’s Maguire Hall won a Grand July Award from the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia. He is also the author of “The Krieger Method for Giving You Clarity, Confidence and Control Over Your Custom Home Project,” demonstrating his dedication to clear communication and to empowering clients throughout the design journey. jeff recently developed and designed a single-family residence on spec, giving him insight into being the client. He has also appeared on several recent podcasts discussing his development experience and the challenges of owner transition in a small practice.
Before founding his own firm, Jeff worked for several leading architectural practices, notably as project manager at Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates in Philadelphia. He has taught architectural design studios at Drexel University for nearly four decades, shaping generations of emerging architects.
A Pittsburgh native, Jeff was influenced early on by the city’s iconic steel mills and the interplay of industrial and residential landscapes. He is active on non-profit boards and committed to community engagement and education. Jeff holds an A.B. in Architecture from Princeton University and completed graduate studies in architecture at Carnegie Mellon University.