Eric Mandil

Founder and Managing Principal

Eric Mandil, AIA, NCARB, ICAA, founded his Denver-based design practice in 1980. Since then, he has been creating award-winning interior and exterior architectural spaces that are both notable and beautiful. As an environmental colorist, architect and interior designer, Eric offers a rare blend of aesthetic yet pragmatic insight into the connection between design and color. Leveraging his signature holistic approach to architectural and interior design, he has helped transform Colorado’s residential and commercial design ideals into fresh and modern, yet timeless, environments.

Eric attended the University of Maryland, College Park, to study architecture with additional training at the Catholic University School of Architecture’s semester abroad in Rome and The École des Beaux-Arts in Fontainebleau, France. After completing his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, he held a three-year apprenticeship with an architecture firm before starting his own business.

During his career, Eric has worked with and advised builder-developers including Shea Homes, Century Communities, Wood Partners, Alori Properties, Adair Homes, Wayne Homes and Ryland Homes. Eric is also responsible for projects with FAO Schwarz’ retail stores for Mattel Toys in New York City and Las Vegas, and several restaurants including Barolo Grill, Radex, Papillon, Mel’s Bar & Grill, Indulge Bistro & Wine Bar and L’Atelier, to name a few. His impact on residential design has been featured in Traditional Home, Colorado Homes & Lifestyles, Western Interiors, Wyoming Homes & Living, and 5280 Home. In 2016, Eric was inducted into the Colorado Homes & Lifestyles Circle of Excellence.

Committed to the community in which he lives and works, Eric has been recognized as a “Everyday Hero” for his development of the Elati Neighborhood Garden in partnership with Denver Urban Gardens. He is deeply committed to cultivating the architectural heritage and future of Denver through his work as a founding member of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art and the Design Council of the Denver Art Museum. Eric serves on the interior design program’s advisory council for the Arapahoe Community College, as well as teaching and speaking at the school.