Eric Robinson, AIA, LEED AP 
Principal

Eric Robinson joined PTA in 2010 with more than three decades of experience, during which he cultivated a refined material approach, a rigorous knowledge of technical systems and organizational schema, and a keen eye for sophisticated design. Eric’s work is unified by his belief in the importance of built environments grounded in place and purpose. Prior to joining PTA, he worked on a range of project types including custom residences, multi-unit market-rate housing, educational and cultural facilities, as well as workplace interiors. As a principal at PTA, Eric specializes in quality control, upholding the highest standards of design excellence and project delivery. His role also extends to PTA’s internal culture, ensuring that the firm’s work environment and goals reflect the values of its studio members. He is currently overseeing a number of senior-focused affordable housing projects; a historic rehab and seismic upgrade of the Derek Silva Community; an SFO substation; and a Zero Waste Pilot Project at SFO’s International Terminal. Whether using simple materials to poetically respond to a challenging site or deftly integrating technical infrastructure into a vast housing complex, Eric strives to find a beauty that emerges from honest solutions. Outside of his leadership role at PTA, Eric is a Firewise Block Captain with the North Berkeley Firebreakers and a member of the Keeler/Poppy/Miller Earthquake Preparedness Committee. He also volunteers with the AIA San Francisco Housing Knowledge Committee, helping educate and engage community members on affordable housing. Eric graduated Cum Laude with an AB in Architecture from Columbia University, where he also earned his Master of Architecture degree. Additionally, he completed studies at the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule in Switzerland. He is a registered architect in California.