My name is Erik Larson, I'm a licensed architect with 7.5 years of experience in high-end design and I'm excited to connect with you!
I've worked at small, highly design-focused offices where I cut my teeth on residential, commercial, and retail projects. Most importantly, I learned how much I enjoy cultivating and sustaining relationships with clients, consultants, and coworkers. While the quality of our work got our foot in the door, the collaborative experience I worked hard to cultivate helped us develop our ideas into a built space together as a team.
My time at a design-build office—as well as the licensure process I completed last year—deepened my passion for architecture as it culminates in the art of construction. I'm grateful to every consultant and site superintendent who shared their expertise with me. The knowledge I've gained of the realities of construction means I'm proud to be well versed in both the process of design and the craft of construction. I enjoy communicating my team's ideas into comprehensive drawings that are built to the client's and my own high standards.
I've also complemented my passion for residential design by freelancing as an architectural illustrator on the subject of American housing. Books I've illustrated have won multiple national awards in historical and vernacular architecture thanks to the incredible research of the authors I've had a blast working with.
Slade Architecture's dynamic work portfolio is really beautiful. Researching your projects, I admire the way each feels uniquely shaped to its site and client: nothing tells the same story through a predetermined lens. I'd love the opportunity to continue working on interior and architectural projects across scales and project types. And I'm heartened to learn you work in Rhino, Revit, and AutoCAD--my most familiar and favorite modeling / documentation software. I think we'd be a great fit and I'd welcome the chance to figure that out together in an interview.
When I'm not working on a deadline I'm exploring the city's museums and restaurants, walking my German Shepherd, or seeing movies at the Metrograph with my wife, a nurse with New York Presbyterian. I really appreciate you checking out my work and I hope we can create great spaces together.
Thank you!
/eml
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Erik M. Larson, AIA, NCARB
Architect + Project Lead
Bachelor of Architecture, 2016 / University of Oregon
Architectural Illustrator, New York, NY, US, Architectural Illustrator
Ongoing freelance and collaborations with college professors and architectural researchers with a focus on American upper, middle, and working class housing typologies. Created award-winning published drawings.
Design+Build Workspace, Portland, OR, US, Architectural Project Lead
Worked under the company’s design director to manage the architectural design studio. Modeled, documented, and administered the construction of creative office space renovations—including the office’s own headquarters—in a design-build delivery method.
SSOE Group | architectural small business unit, Portland, OR, US, Architect II
Picked up work at the Portland location of a multinational engineering office mid-summer shutdown. Used Revit and clash detection software to design and model highly-scientific and trade-coordinated building designs for technology and cleanroom clients (including the Moderna vaccine). Coordinated with consultants of all specialties, engineers, and construction managers to ensure delivery of the technical laboratory and production spaces.
West of West, Portland, OR, US, Project Designer
Joined a two-person office after my graduation which grew to eleven employees and a satellite studio in LA. Working independently, within teams, and under design direction on a variety of high-end retail, creative office, and multifamily residential projects across California, Texas, Japan, and the Pacific Northwest. Experienced in creating and leading project pitches, developing relationships with clients, and coordinating with consultants.
KTISMAjournal, Eugene, OR, US, co-Editor-in-Chief & Copy Editor
Directed a dedicated staff in the development and publication of Issue no. 6, “Unsettled.”
RMA | Rick Mather Architects, London, UK, Architectural Assistant, Part II (UK-equivalent of Intern Architect)
Created presentation drawings for the schematic master planning of London’s Pudding Mill. Designed and detailed operable shading devices for Passivhaus residences, interfacing with client and office principal. Prepared renderings and models for public exhibition.
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, US, BArch, Architecture
minors in both Philosophy and Business Administration
Work Design Magazine Next Work Environment competition, 1st Place
winner: Furniture and Diversity + Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Categories
honorable mention: Flex-Work / Coworking / Hybrid Category
from the website:
Create an environment that is welcoming and attracts people from all backgrounds and cultures. A safe place that comfortably supports the fostering of sharing ideas and information by developing a sense of belonging. Include your ideas for how a workplace can celebrate individual differences, and stakeholders can authentically engage with equitable access and opportunity to openly and comfortably share new ideas, grow, and thrive while being supported by all.
University of Mary Washington Center for Historic Preservation Book Prize, 1st Place
from the website:
Established by the Center in 1988, the Historic Preservation Book Prize is awarded annually by a jury of preservation academics and professionals to the book with the most potential for positively impacting the discipline of historic preservation in the United States. In making its selection, the jury focuses on books that break new ground or contribute to the intellectual vitality of the preservation movement.
Abbott Lowell Cummings Award, Award
from the website:
The Abbott Lowell Cummings Award, named after the founding president of the Vernacular Architecture Forum, is conferred annually upon the book that has made the most significant contribution to the study of vernacular architecture and cultural landscapes.
Portland Business Journal | CRE Transformer Award, 1st Place
from the website:
The Portland Business Journal's CRE Transformer Awards recognize outstanding work in commercial real estate throughout the region. These awards are intended to showcase projects that are leading the way in design, function and impact on the regional development landscape.
Freeman Internship Fellowship, Award
from the website:
Administered by the UO Center for Asian and Pacific Studies (CAPS), Freeman Internship Fellowships of up to $5000 are available for students conducting internships in East or Southeast Asia.
