Erik Evens

Erik Evens is a lifelong resident of California, born and raised in Los Angeles, and educated at the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, where he received his degree in architecture. His profound appreciation of traditional architectural styles was nurtured during extensive travels throughout the United States and Europe. In the early years of his career, he worked for several design firms with varying specialties, but it was his three-year tenure in the Los Angeles office of Marc Appleton that sealed his passion for historical styles attuned to classical principles of harmony, proportion, order, and, above all, beauty. Evens joined KAA Design in 1998 and became a partner in the firm in 2005, overseeing a broad range of custom residential, commercial and institutional projects. In 2013, he established Evens Architects, an independent design studio operating under the aegis of KAA and focused exclusively on traditional residential design. His work has been published in a wide array of publications, including Architectural Digest, House Beautiful and Western Interiors. A teacher and mentor, Evens lectures widely on a variety of design-related topics. He is a founding member and former president of the Southern California Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art. He is also an avid sailor, drawing inspiration from the lines, craftsmanship and romantic allure of classic sailboats.