Honored with the AIA National Firm Award for 2015, Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects (EYRC) is a versatile practice that has earned an international reputation for design excellence and an exemplary professional culture. The firm is led by Partners Steven Ehrlich, FAIA; Takashi Yanai, FAIA; Mathew Chaney, AIA; Patricia Rhee, AIA and supported by eight other Principals and Associates.
Founded in 1979 as a tiny residential studio, the Los Angeles-based firm is a 40-member team that has mastered building types ranging in scale from houses to courthouses, including libraries, university centers, corporate and government facilities. The firm has been recognized with eight other national AIA awards, the California Firm of the Year in 2003, and more than 150 other honors.
EYRC offers a friendly and supportive environment in which interns can gain real-world experience and develop their skills under the direct tutelage of licensed architects. The office is focused on the expressio...