Born in France to French-Canadian parents, Eric spent his childhood in Quebec, particularly in the Gaspé Peninsula, on a farm where he cared for chickens and pigs before going to school. He enjoyed walking in the snow, in the mountains, and by the sea. At 13, he moved to the South of France with his mother and two sisters (Luberon). At 18, after graduating from high school, he set off on a solo cycling trip through Italy, Sardinia, and Corsica. He studied architecture in Marseille. His degree’s subject was about creating an internship space open to natural therapies and focused as much on spatial programming as on architectural design. These are concepts he enjoys developing together.

At 25, Eric met his wife, Maryline, in Nevers (Burgundy), settled there, and at 27, he founded his own architectural firm. They have two daughters, Elsa and Barbara. The first ten years of Eric’s professional life were primarily devoted to renovations and extensions to existing, often older, buildings. In 1997, a major commission—a vocational training center—opened the way for larger projects, including public procurement and competitions. In 2001, Eric designed and built his own architectural practice next door to his house, which was completely renovated for the occasion.

At the same time, he was regularly asked by the Nevers School of Design (ESAAB) to teach and lead architectural design workshops for students in the spatial design department.

Beginning in 2016, Eric developed ties with England with a view to expanding his practice there. In 2018, he discovered Bristol and the Housing Festival. He arrived in Portishead by sailboat on April 13, 2019. He settles there in 2025 to be operational while maintaining French operations in collaboration with the Arkedif workshop.

The 2020s are the basis for research and certification in bio-sourced practices including natural insulation, passive building design, raw earth construction, straw construction, air quality, etc. Since 2022, the agency integrates a bio-sourced approach into all its projects.

Eric has also always played the transverse flute, where improvisation plays a key role. He has accompanied creativity sessions in theatre and therapy workshops (including on the djembe), was part of a traditional music group, and recently created the soundtrack for a Martin Ziegler film (Water Lilies) based on improvisations. Eric is a believer and strives every day to connect his body, his experiences, and his faith. He practices prayer and letting go.