Following our previous visit to Selldorf Architects, we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Los Angeles this week to explore the work of Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney (EYRC) Architects.
From their studio in Culver City, the firm has grown since its 1979 launch to amass a portfolio including residential, commercial, cultural, civic, and educational projects. Earlier this year, EYRC partner Steven Ehrlich was awarded a California Award by AIA California, while the firm’s work was among those included in the U.S. Pavilion for the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale.
Over on Archinect Jobs, the firm is currently hiring for several roles to join their Los Angeles and San Francisco teams. For candidates interested in applying for a position or anybody interested in learning more about the firm’s output, we have rounded up four California homes by EYRC that exemplify the firm’s ethos.
Spring Road Residence. Image credit: Matthew MillmanSpring Road Residence, Ross, CA
A 7,000-square-foot home situated on a wooded hilltop, the Spring Road Residence is composed of simple volumes placed to optimize sightlines, maintain privacy, and establish distinct program zones. Terracotta rainscreen cladding, rheinzink fascias, and minimal-profile aluminum openings establish a modern yet site-responsive material palette. The house includes a cantilevered master suite, open kitchen and living areas, guest rooms oriented toward an infinity lap pool, a basement theater, and a separate structure containing a gym, spa, office, and outdoor deck.
Learn more on the Spring Road Residence’s Archinect project page
Spring Road Residence. Image credit: Matthew Millman
Spring Road Residence. Image credit: Matthew MillmanSpectral Bridge House, Venice, CA
Spectral Bridge House was designed as a combined living environment and immersive art installation in collaboration with artist Johannes Girardoni. Located on a narrow urban lot near a beach, the scheme consists of three two-story volumes scaled to the surrounding neighborhood. The upper levels use smooth white stucco, while the lower levels employ charred shou sugi ban cladding. Each block opens to a network of decks, gardens, and a pool court, with a roof deck above the central structure.
Learn more on the Spectral Bridge House’s Archinect project page
Spectral Bridge House. Image credit: Matthew Millman
Spectral Bridge House. Image credit: Matthew Millman19th Street Residence, Santa Monica, CA
A family home designed around a centralized indoor-outdoor living space, the 19th Street Residence features an L-shaped living and dining area organized around the kitchen, with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors on four sides to create continuity with the yard. The scheme consists of three minimalist volumes: a white stucco box, a grey box, and a larger two-story larch-clad form. The entry sequence includes a gravel garden with low plantings and a cercis tree, while a small open-air courtyard sits at the stair landing. The upper level contains two ensuite bedrooms and a primary suite with a wood soaking tub and deck.
Learn more on the 19th Street Residence’s Archinect project page
19th Street Residence. Image credit: Darren Bradley
19th Street Residence. Image credit: Darren BradleyZeidler Residence, Aptos, CA
Zeidler Residence is a coastal home designed for a retired couple, composed of two cube-like structures separated by a courtyard on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Exterior materials include exposed concrete block, troweled stucco, Rheinzinc cladding, and cast-glass screens that modulate light. The main house contains an open-plan ground floor with ocean views, a double-height living area, and a basement wine cellar. Upper levels include a primary suite, balcony, and roof deck with an outdoor kitchen.
Learn more on the Zeidler Residence’s Archinect project page
Zeidler Residence. Image credit: Matthew Millman
Zeidler Residence. Image credit: Matthew Millman
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