Steven Ehrlich Architects

Steven Ehrlich Architects, led by Partners Steven Ehrlich, FAIA; Takashi Yanai, FAIA; Mathew Chaney, AIA; Patricia Rhee, AIA, is a versatile practice with an international reputation for design excellence and a strong professional culture. The firm's design philosophy, known as Multicultural Modernism, prioritizes a deep respect for a building's inhabitants and has been influenced by founder Steven Ehrlich's experiences in Africa. Since its founding in 1979, the Los Angeles-based firm has mastered a wide range of building types, from houses to courthouses, and has been honored with the 2015 National AIA Architecture Firm Award. With a 45-member team and a robust leadership, Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects continues to create impactful and human-centered designs.