Eric believes in the design of finely crafted and sustainable architecture that uniquely manifests the personalities of both client and site. He is equally at home with contemporary or traditional vernaculars focusing on regional culture and local materials, while constantly striving for the most economical and ecological solutions that resonate with the environment. His designs are all about listening and learning.
“Homes are where we stage our lives, the sets should celebrate the play.”
In addition to his body of residential work in both urban and rural settings, Eric also has extensive experience in commercial, corporate and institutional arenas with previous firms in Minnesota, Michigan and California. His work at SALA and William Adams Architects has been published in such books and magazines as Architecture, Fine Homebuilding, Interiors, Cottage Living and ”>Home by Design as well as The Not so Big House, by former partner Sarah Susanka.
Eric earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at Denison University and a Master of Architecture at the University of Minnesota. He is a registered architect in Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Montana, Florida, North Carolina and Oregon and is NCARB-certified.
Farm Flight, AIA Minnesota/StarTribune Home of the Month Awards, 2010
Braegelmann Retreat, AIA Minnesota/StarTribune Home of the Month Awards, 2008
Raptor Ridge, AIA Minnesota/StarTribune Home of the Month Awards, 2007
Urban Ark, AIA Minnesota/StarTribune Home of the Month Awards, 2007
Tofte Addition, AIA Minnesota/ MplsStPaul Magazine RAVE Award, 2006
Sustainable Ranch, AIA Minnesota/StarTribune Home of the Month Awards, 2006
Urban Transformation, AIA Minnesota/StarTribune Home of the Month Awards, 2005
Urban Transformation, AIA Minnesota/ MplsStPaul Magazine RAVE Award, 2004
Archilla, Interiors Retail of the Year Award, 1989
Archilla, AIA California Design Award, 1988
Pytka Film Studio, Interiors Office of the Year Award, 1987
Pytka Film Studio, AIA Los Angeles Honor Award, 1986
Pytka Temporary Studio, AIA California Design Award, 1986
Pytka Temporary Studio, AIA Los Angeles Honor Award, 1985
Welcoming Home, by Michaela Mahady, Gibbs Smith, 2010
Not So Big Remodeling, by Sara Susanka and Marc Vassallo, Taunton Press, 2009
Not So Big House, by Sara Susanka and Kira Obolinsky, Taunton Press, 2008
Dream Homes of Minnesota, Panache, 2007
”>On The Porch, by James Crisp and Sandra Mahoney, Taunton Press, 2006
500 Bungalows, by Douglas Keister, Taunton Press, 2006
”>Home By Design, by Sarah Susanka, Taunton Press, 2006
Fine Homebuilding, HOUSES Issue, Farm Flight, 2011
Old House Journal (cover), “Best of Both Worlds,” Tudor on the Creek, 2011
Architecture Minnesota, “FAIR Housing,” Eco House, 2010
Architecture Minnesota, “a-HA,” MiNN-Ha house, 2008
Fine Homebuilding, HOUSES Issue, Sustainable Ranch, 2007
Midwest Home, “Next Generation,” Sustainable Ranch, 2006
Cottage Living, “Hidden Potential,” Urban Transformation, 2006
Cottage Living, “New Old House,” Lake Andrew Cottage, 2005
MplsStPaul Magazine, “Architectural Excellence,” 2004
Architecture Minnesota (cover), “Artful Display,” Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 1999
Midwest Home (cover), “Pure Prairie,” Prairie Transformation, 1999
U.S. News & World Report (cover), “Fixing Up is Hard to Do,” 1999
Architecture (cover), “Material Clarity,” Kippen Condominiums, 1993
“The Open Plan” (lecture), SALAed, 2010
“Q & A With the Architects” (panelist), Room & Board, 2010
“Urban Green” (video), AIA Minnesota Homes by Architects Tour, 2010
“Stone, Steel & Wood” (lecture), Lake Home & Cabin Show, 2006
“Urban Porch” (video), Hometime, 2006
“Small Homes, Open Plans” (lecture), Phipps Center for the Arts, 2004
“The Bed Pod” (video), Hometime, 2003
“The Comfort of Shelter” (lecture), St. Louis Park Community Education, 2002
“Less House, More Home” (lecture), Edina Community Education, 1999
University of Minnesota, CALA, Guest Design Critic, 1998-present
Cal Poly Pomona, Guest Design Critic, 1984-1990