Erik Bloom

Erik Bloom’s research is focused on strategies of urban intervention, with attention to the city as a political form. Erik’s recent investigations have explored the enduring relevance of the work of Architecture Principe to digital design methodologies and the relationship between the architectural model and photography. His current research is concentrated on religion and the expression of the contemporary city.

Bloom completed his Master of Architecture at California College of the Arts, earning the AIA Henry Adams Medal and theory prize. His thesis work at CCA, titled “The Coincident City,” looked at urbanism in Old Delhi, India, for which he received the thesis prize. Bloom’s work and writing has been published in 306090 and Surface magazine.

Erik currently teaches Studio 2 at CCA.