Kevin Hackett
Kevin is co-founder and Chairman of Síol. He was born in Limerick, Republic of Ireland. He studied Architecture at the University of Plymouth, United Kingdom. After receiving his degree with honors, Kevin returned to Ireland to work for the international firm of Murray O’Laoire, where he worked on several award winning projects. He then returned to the University of Plymouth to complete his Pg Dip. in Humane Architecture. During this period of academia, Kevin was also a founding member of Freeform, a design group that focused on the evolution of ergonomic furniture. In 2000, Kevin relocated to Paris to work for esteemed French modernist architect Pierre Colboc and was lead architect for the firm’s museum and civic projects. Here Kevin honed his design skill set in the public arena of architecture and began developing his own language of design.

In search of a more sustainable practice, Kevin moved to San Francisco, California, to head the design office of Johnny Grey USA. In the role of Design Director for four years, Kevin tuned his mindset to residential design and worked on a multitude of custom homes across the country. It was at Johnny Grey where Kevin began to explore design processes, sustainable systems and experiment with a multi-disciplinary approach to both building and design.

Kevin is a devotee of integral theory and has seamlessly woven this philosophy into all levels of the practice. He has traveled extensively and has had the fortune of studying and working in remote destinations across the globe, including South Africa, Australia, Morocco, Dutch Guyana and more recently China, where he is currently designing a new home for client Jet Li in Shanghai. Kevin is an avid reader, artist and local Ocean Beach surfer.

Jessica Weigley
Jessica is a co-founder and chairman of Siol. Using her unconventional background she bridges communication and understanding with her clients through out the design process. Growing up in Wisconsin rooted her in the principles of honesty and hard work; through her long-term yoga practice she has remained connected to self and community. Formally she studied education at the University of Florida and received a master’s degree. With her love of design and talents in teaching she traveled the globe building a diverse set of skills and gaining intimate knowledge of how structures support life. She began branching into design while living in Namibia and has continued to build hands on experience since. Most recently she worked with Johnny Grey as a designer and project manager.

Alecia Geno
Alecia was born and raised in Syracuse, New York. She holds a Masters of Architecture from the California College of the Arts in San Francisco, CA, as well as a Bachelors of Fine Arts from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. She is interested in the intersections of visual art practices, built space, and design. Alecia’s diverse experience as a maker, craftsmen, and artist directly inform the way she approaches design and architecture. She currently resides in San Francisco, CA where she is a practicing artist and designer.