Eric Carlson (architect)


Eric Carlson is an American architect whose office, , is located in Paris, France. He is most recognized for his design, both interior and exterior, of the Louis Vuitton located on the Champs-Élysées, Paris's 7th most visited destination.

Life and career

Carlson was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan. After receiving his diploma in architecture he moved to San Francisco to work with architects in America's “New Urbanism“ movement. His architectural expertise was further refined upon his arrival to the European continent, participating as a guest lecturer/critic at Harvard University, the University of California, Tulane University and the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London. In 1997, Carlson co-founded the Louis Vuitton Architecture Department, establishing his own firm in 2004, , joined by Pierre Tortrat 2006 and Pierre Marescaux 2015.

Principle Realizations