Eric Zuziak is a founding principal of JZMK Partners and leads the firm’s work in mixed-use development, multifamily housing, hospitality, and master-planned communities across California, the western United States, and international markets. With more than four decades of experience, Eric focuses on guiding projects from early vision and entitlement strategy through design execution, helping clients align financial performance, community goals, and long-term project value.

Eric’s award winning and published work centers on the belief that successful architecture emerges from understanding both the physical context and the development realities behind a project. He collaborates closely with developers, municipalities, and project teams to resolve complex planning constraints, maximize site potential, and create environments that enhance both user experience and long-term asset performance.

Areas of Expertise
• Mixed-use and multifamily housing strategy
• Urban infill and entitlement navigation
• Resort and hospitality planning
• Master-planned community design
• Development feasibility and design optimization

Throughout his career, Eric has contributed to projects ranging from large-scale resort destinations to urban mixed-use neighborhoods, consistently focusing on projects that balance design quality with economic viability. His leadership emphasizes collaboration, clarity in decision-making, and a disciplined approach to translating vision into buildable solutions.

Eric is actively engaged in industry and community organizations and frequently participates in discussions related to housing, development trends, and the evolving role of design in shaping resilient communities.

AFFILIATIONS
AIA
NCARB
LEED AP

EDUCATION
University of Southern California