michael matthews

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Michael Matthews, AIA is an architect and designer based in Los Angeles. He has worked in the industry’s leading design offices, including Renzo Piano Building Workshop and Thomas Phifer and Partners. He is a licensed architect registered with the American Institute of Architects, and the principal of Michael Matthews Studio, an award-winning boutique architecture firm. 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. Michael Matthews Studio is an architecture firm in Los Angeles specializing in custom homes, ADUs, SB9 units, high-end renovations, and modern design. We believe architecture is a catalyst of change for individuals, communities, and the planet. Known for its exploration of architecture’s connection to the natural world, Michael Matthews Studio has been quickly recognized as a leader among Los Angeles residential architects, with multiple design awards from the AIA (American Institute of Architects). Michael Matthews Studio offers design services for all building types, including Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Educational & Institutional. 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 home, the process is one of listening: about the location, their wishes and hopes, their thoughts and ideas. We always ask ourselves, where have they been, who are they now, where do they want to go?

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Badwood Ranch Residence

ARCHITECTUREMINIMALISTSOUTHWESTERNINDUSTRIALBAUHAUSCONTEMPORARYUNITED STATES

Badwood Ranch is a 1,200 square foot single-family home set in the heart of California’s beautiful High Desert region. The inspiration for the design came from the beauty and the harshness of the surrounding desert site, while trying to stay within a very constrained budget. Badwood Ranch is a 1,200 square foot single-family home set in the heart of California’s beautiful High Desert region. The inspiration for the design came from the beauty and the harshness of the surrounding desert site, while trying to stay within a very constrained budget.

Barrel Cactus ADU

ARCHITECTUREMODERNMINIMALISTNEOCLASSICALVINTAGEECLECTICBAUHAUSUNITED STATES

The Barrel Cactus Residence is a 1,150 square foot addition (ADU or Accessory Dwelling Unit) to a single-family home in the suburbs of the San Diego area. At the project’s inception, the clients had relocated from Tucson, Arizona to San Diego, California. They fell in love with the desert landscape of Tucson and wanted to bring it with them to their new residence. After buying a mid-century style house in San Diego, they wanted to add an ADU and re-work the backyard to feature one of their favorite native plants: the barrel cactus. The plan layout of the ADU unfolds across a series of green venetian plaster cactus planters, which provide privacy between the main house and the ADU, as well a

Axis ADU

ARCHITECTUREECLECTICBAUHAUSCONTEMPORARYFUTURISTICMODERNUNITED STATES

Axis ADU is a 1,200 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit in Los Angeles, California. With two stories, two bedrooms, and two baths, the ADU serves as an expansive guest house and pool cabana. The design is arranged around a central axis, which fluidly connects the ADU entryway to the pool terrace, giving direct access to the pool lounge and hot tub. A dramatic roofline of Bermuda-inspired concrete roofing materials bookends the central axis and creates a shaded central courtyard. Located on a steep hillside site, the massing of the ADU cascades downward following the slope, creating a series of intricately interconnected interior spaces. The cascading form features a stepped foundation which

Twin Roof ADU

ARCHITECTURECONTEMPORARYFUTURISTICMODERNVINTAGEUNITED STATES

Twin Roof ADU is a 750 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit in Los Angeles, California. The project features a butterfly roof, or a pair of angular roof planes which create tall ceilings for generous interior spaces. The upper floor’s cathedral ceilings dramatically frame the surrounding mountaintop views. The ADU’s footprint is extremely compact, minimizing the impact on the property’s small backyard. The ground floor houses an artist’s studio, where the large sliding glass doors create a fluid connection between the ADU and the backyard. The large sliding glass doors let in a lot of filtered light, creating ideal conditions for an art studio space. Because of the floor plan’s emphasis on e

Norwich Renovation

INTERIOR DESIGNCONTEMPORARYMINIMALISTMODERNUNITED STATES

The Norwich Residence is a 2,500 square foot single-family home near San Francisco, California. The interior design was inspired by the architect’s use of exterior concrete facades. To create a strong indoor/outdoor connection, many of the finishes from the exterior run fluidly into the interior, creating an interior finish palette of concrete, bleached cedar wood, and brushed bronze finishes. A see-through sculptural fireplace, custom designed by Michael Matthews Studio, anchors the interior design of the common areas and creates a continuous flow between living and dining areas.

Canyon Vista ADU

ARCHITECTURECONTEMPORARYMINIMALISTMODERNRUSTICUNITED STATES

Canyon Vista ADU is a 600 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Los Angeles, California. Perched atop the crest in Nichols Canyon, the ADU features magnificent views of the surrounding area. The curvilinear design follows the curved hillside slope, creating panoramic views and indoor / outdoor flow. The dramatic roofline creates ample shaded areas for poolside relaxation and outdoor dining.