Eric Oskey is Partner and Technical Director at Moto Designshop, an award-winning architecture practice based in Philadelphia. As Technical Director, he brings into being Moto's creative vision through the sophisticated application of assemblies, material science, building systems, and construction knowledge. Since joining the firm's leadership in 2012, he has directed the technical development and delivery of Moto's work, integrating design intent with material science, building systems, construction methods, and long-term building performance. His approach holds that technical rigor is integral to architectural expression, and that successful buildings result from sustained collaboration among architects, consultants, craftspeople, contractors, and clients.
Eric leads many of Moto's larger and more complex institutional projects, with work ranging from detailed small-scale interventions to comprehensive renovations and campus infrastructure. Representative projects include Arrupe Hall at Saint Joseph's University and the Myers Hall Switchgear Pavilion at Drexel University, along with numerous residential, academic, and cultural projects throughout the Philadelphia region. Before joining Moto, he worked with several prominent practices, including the Pritzker Prize-winning office of Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates, where he contributed to large-scale institutional projects. His work at Moto has contributed to the firm's professional recognition, including the 2023 AIA Pennsylvania Firm Award, an AIA Philadelphia Silver Medal, an AIA Pennsylvania Bronze Medal, and the AIA Philadelphia Devine Detail Prize.
Eric is a proud graduate of the Drexel University architecture program and additionally holds a Master of Architecture from Cornell University. He was previously an Associate Professor of Practice in the Architecture Department at Temple University's Tyler School of Art and Architecture. He is a member of the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia and previously served on the Board of Directors for AIA Philadelphia as Director of Technology and Innovation. He has twice received the Phil Freelon Professional Design Award Citation from the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), presented individually to him through Moto Designshop.
M. Arch, Cornell University
B. Arch, Drexel University