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Many buildings, such as the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver, are inspired by the post and beam architecture of the Coastal First Nations.

Due to his travels to the Far East, Erickson was fond of integrating light and water into his designs, along with the characteristic horizontal elements and terraces that came from the vernacular architecture of that region. When he started his career in 1953, Erickson's earlier buildings were often modernist concrete structures designed to respond to the natural conditions of their locations, especially climate. In 1963, Erickson and Massey submitted the winning design for Simon Fraser University. After teaching, he worked for a few years at Thompson Berwick and Pratt and Partners before he went on to design houses in partnership with Geoffrey Massey. Erickson also became a professor, teaching at the University of Oregon and subsequently the University of British Columbia. Travelling to these areas allowed him to deepen his exploration of climate and style in their relationship to architecture.

After graduating from McGill in 1950, Erickson was granted a travel scholarship and traveled in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Japan. Erickson’s post-secondary studies included an undergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia, followed by the School of Architecture at McGill University. Inspired by Wright’s studio and works, Arthur pursued a career in architecture. This experience fostered his interest in the art and philosophy of these areas.Įrickson’s original intent was to enter into a career in the diplomatic service, however this changed after he stumbled upon an article about Frank Lloyd Wright.

It was during this time that he became familiar with the Japanese language, going on to serve in India, Celyon, and Malaysia. Like his father, Arthur Erickson served in the Canadian Army, enlisting with the Canadian Army Intelligence Corps during World War II. The son of Oscar Erickson and Myrtle Chatterson, he had an interest and talent for painting from an early age.