ERA is a full service architecture firm with a small studio practice. Founded by Eric Rothfeder in 2017, the studio focuses on design-oriented residential, commercial and cultural projects.

Design begins with curiosity, and this eagerness to learn is most productive when it is shared between architect and client. We like to ask questions, we like to solve problems, and we like to collaborate. ERA’s work expresses the knowledge and experience of the people that use, design and build our surroundings.

The studio’s work has been featured in Dwell, Wallpaper*, Aspire Design and Home, Chicago Magazine, Design Chicago and Home and Gardens.

ERA is located in Chicago between the neighborhoods of Lincoln Park and Lakeview.

If you are interested in working with us, you can find us here:

ERA / Eric Rothfeder Architect
561 W Diversey Pkwy Suite 210
Chicago, IL 60614
773.245.6572 / info@erarch.com

Project List

Sauna Plus, Michigan City, Indiana
3500 Lake Shore Drive Apartment, Chicago
CP10 Apartment, Chicago
Water Street Residence, Chicago
Marshfield House Addition, Chicago
Lakeview Penthouse, Chicago
Montgomery Ward Loft, Chicago
State Street Apartment, Chicago
Spacetime Floatation Center, Chicago
Painter’s Studio, Chicago
Kingsbury Residence, Chicago
Kearney Apartment, Chicago
474 Lake Shore Drive Apartment, Chicago
Sheridan House Addition, Glencoe, IL
Avers Street Bungalow Addition, Chicago
Charak House, Deerfield, IL
Nabisco Loft, Chicago
Delaware Street Residence, Chicago
Indigo Interactive Offices, Chicago
Shah Apartment, Chicago
Harding House and Community Farm, Harding, IL
2800 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Parkway Apartment, Chicago
Grey/Oak Apartment, Chicago
Gallery Garage Art Studio, Chicago
Mind+Hand Learning Space, Chicago
White/Oak Apartment, Chicago
Stacks Pavilion Competition, Winnipeg, Canada
YOUmedia @ Chicago Public Library Programming, Chicago
NaCl3 House, Cape Cod, MA