Together we design and build the project of your dreams

Erik Van Mehlman – AIA

Partner | Design Lead

Family, food, friends, films, fitness

Education

High School in Rhode Island; BA in English from Tufts University; Studied architecture at Boston Architectural College and Universidad Del Pais Vasco; Masters of Architecture from NC State University.

How did you get into construction?

I took a summer job for my home town public works department where I was assigned to assist a pair of old pros who provided the maintenance and upkeep for all town buildings. I was working on carpentry, masonry, flatwork, painting, windows, plumbing, mechanical, electrical service and more. I caught the bug.

What do you like to do outside of work?

I enjoy time with my family, time outdoors, taking in movies, and making or fixing whatever needs to be made or fixed.

Favorite movies

Braveheart, The Usual Suspects, Goodfellas, Pulp Fiction, Miller’s Crossing, The Player, Platoon, Psycho, Predator, Fletch, The Hangover, Evil Dead II, The Princess Bride… and more.

Favorite band

The Allman Brothers

Most under-rated talent

I set butterfly bandages better than a surgeon’s sutures.

Superlative

“Most likely to retain useless information”