Meet Eric Spry, AIA

“Architecture is not imposed upon the desert; it emerges from the rhythm of its sunlight and stone.”

Eric Spry, founder of Spry Architecture, is a nationally recognized modern residential architect based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a design career spanning over 40 years. Known for his bold yet harmonious approach to desert modernism, Eric has helped shape the landscape of contemporary home design across Phoenix, Scottsdale and surrounding Arizona communities. Eric designed his first award-winning home at the age of fifteen, and since then, has remained deeply committed to creating custom modern homes that blend natural landscapes with timeless architectural principles. His work reflects a signature style: clean lines, thoughtful materials, expansive glass, and integration with the Sonoran Desert.

Spry Architecture has received national and local recognition. Eric has been awarded Best of Houzz Design (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013) and Best of Houzz Service (2023, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2015). His designs have attracted over 50,000 Ideabook saves from the global Houzz community.In 2025, Eric’s work was featured in a 10-page editorial in Modern Living, published by Intermedia Press, following a feature in the ‘Desert Homes’ section of Dream Homes (2022). His modern residential projects have also appeared on HGTV’s “Fresh Faces of Design”, HGTV’s “Bang for Your Buck”, Phoenix Home & Garden, Arizona Republic, AZCentral, World Architecture, and FOX 10’s “Cool House” segment. General Contractor Magazine and Build Direct both named Spry Architecture as one of the Top 10 Architecture Firms in Arizona, recognizing Eric’s impact on modern residential architecture in Phoenix and Scottsdale.

Eric launched Spry Architecture in 2004, driven by a passion to deliver sustainable, innovative and client-focused modern architecture — from small to luxury homes and office spaces to minimal backyard studios. His firm continues to serve clients across Scottsdale, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, and throughout Arizona, designing residences that are both imaginative and livable. Beyond architecture, Eric is also an award-winning photographer and published writer, capturing the beauty of the desert and built environment through multiple creative lenses.