Erin Kasimow

Erin Kasimow is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California, affiliated with the Department of Architecture. She is the founder of EEK STUDIO (established 2014), a multi-disciplinary creative studio focusing on design projects across scales. Her teaching includes Graduate Architecture Design I - Principles, emphasizing architectural principles and critical thinking. She holds a BA in Studio Art from Wesleyan University and a M.Arch from Harvard University's Graduate School of Design.

Research Interests: Los Angeles Urban Identity - Erin explores LA’s diverse architectural aesthetics, urban dynamics, and cultural expressions through design. Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing contemporary challenges in housing and urban spaces. She advocates for innovative, people-centric design solutions.

Awards & Recognition
Recipient of the 2024 ACSA Architectural Education Award for exemplary work in architectural pedagogy. Recognized for integrating LA’s urban context into educational frameworks.

Professional Background
Pre-EEK STUDIO, she worked at firms like Michael Maltzan Architecture and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Her design and photography have been featured in Paper, Metropolis Magazine, and N+1.

Labs & Studios
Principal of EEK STUDIO, a platform for experimental design and urban research.