Steven Ehrlich Architects's Profile

Founded in 1979, Steven Ehrlich Architects is a 29-person firm located in Culver City, California. Internationally recognized for distinctive design, the firm’s approach to design extends the traditions of architectural innovation and the fusion of technology with cultural and environmental sensitivity. The firm has gained various local and international recognitions on its design excellence.

Planning and design continues to be led by founder Steven Ehrlich, FAIA, Managing Principals Charles Duke Oakley, FAIA, and Thomas Zahlten, AIA, Associate Principal Takashi Yanai, AIA and four Associates. Each brings a unique focus on the fusion of powerful, simple forms with the cultural, climactic and contextual particulars of place.

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How would you characterize your philosophy towards design?

The vitality of the architectural response draws its energy from the needs, hopes and aspirations of those who will be using the structures. The firm listens, watches, learns and takes inspiration from the people and forces that have the will to make a project happen.

Would you say you have a certain style?

The methodology for the design of all buildings is a straightforward approach to function and an architectural expression concerned with users and the community on the power of simple forms and spaces. The firm understands and embraces the importance of people and place, and the necessity of expressing the unique characteristics of a community within the context of a functional, well-planned facility.