Michael Matthews Studio:
Design Firm in Los Angeles
We believe design is a catalyst of change for individuals, communities, and the planet.
Known for its exploration of design’s connection to the natural world, Michael Matthews Studio has been recognized as a leader in the design field, with multiple awards from the AIA (American Institute of Architects). Based in Los Angeles, California, we have since developed a diverse design portfolio, with project locations spanning from coast to coast.
We see every project as a blank slate, and prioritize a highly custom design process that caters to the needs of every project based on the client, budget, site, and environment. When we begin working with a client on their project, the process is one of listening – about the location, their wishes and hopes, their thoughts and ideas. We always ask ourselves: how can design best provide the solution?
Design Services Offered:
+ Design
+ Custom Homes
+ ADUs
+ SB9 Units
+ Programming
+ Interiors
+ Adaptive Re-Use
+ Additions
+ Sustainable Design
about Michael Matthews, AIA
Michael Matthews, AIA is the founder of Michael Matthews Studio. Before developing his own firm, he worked in the industry’s leading design offices, including Renzo Piano Building Workshop and Thomas Phifer and Partners. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects: Los Angeles Chapter.
Michael graduated with Distinction from Harvard University with a Master of Architecture. He graduated cum laude from Rice University with a Bachelor of Architecture. He earned the AIA Henry Adams Medal for graduating first in his class.
Across his academic and professional work, Michael has received multiple awards including the Louis Sudler Prize in the Arts, Margaret Everson Fossi Prize, Ralph S. Herman Memorial Award, Mary Ellen Lovett Traveling Fellowship, GSD Dean’s Scholarship, AIA LA’s Presidential Honoree Award, and the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies Thesis Grant Award. He is a member of the Tau Sigma Delta Architecture Honor Society.
Press
Rice University
May 2025
Barrel Cactus ADU featured by Rice University School of Architecture Journal
Archinect
January 2025
Barrel Cactus ADU featured by Archinect for its sustainability and technology
Bustler
December 2024
Barrel Cactus ADU featured by Bustler as a recipient of a 2024 AIA Design Award
Archinect
December 2024
Barrel Cactus ADU featured by Archinect as a recipient of a 2024 Design Award from AIA LA.
American Institute of Architects
October 2024
Barrel Cactus ADU featured by AIA LA as a recipient of a 2024 Design Award
Archinect
November 2021
Badwood Ranch Residence featured by Archinect as a recipient of a 2021 Design Award from the American Institute of Architects
Architectural Record
November 2021
Badwood Ranch Residence featured by Architectural Record as a recipient of a 2021 AIA Design Award
American Institute of Architects
October 2021
Badwood Ranch featured by AIA LA as a recipient of a 2021 Design Award
Sustainable Features on Recent Projects:
Sustainability & Building Performance
We believe that world class design and sustainability are intrinsically linked. Not only must a project be beautiful, but it should also achieve a level of function that moves beyond aesthetics. We create spaces that are authentic to people and places, and we strive to blur the boundaries between buildings and nature, reminding us of the environment, even when we are inside. As a signee of the AIA 2030 Commitment, an initiative within the design community to bring sustainable elements to every project, we are a part of a better, more sustainable future.
Contact us
New collaborations are welcomed. Please contact info@michaelmatthewsstudio.com or give us a call at 561-377-2014. We look forward to hearing from you.