Principal
Matthew Smith
Studio: Melbourne
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Architecture (Hons),
Deakin University
Bachelor of Arts (Architecture),
Deakin University
Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Architectural Drafting),
RMIT University
Contact:
matthew.smith@architectus.com.au
Matthew has over 25 years of experience across a broad range of sectors – including commercial office, workplace, residential, hospitality, retail, and education – and manages project origination, design, and oversight of multiple projects. He collaborates with institutional, private, and government clients, supporting project creation through informed feasibility work, creative design responses, and embedded sustainability.
He leverages a broad knowledge of the commercial property market and the economic realities that underpin project feasibility. His comprehensive understanding of business is combined with a passion for translating client visions and objectives into contemporary architecture that is practical, authentic, and meaningful.
Focusing on contextual design responses, Matthew understands the importance of place and the capacity for built form to contribute to its urban environment. This exploration typically encompasses a genuine designing with Country approach as well as advocacy for solutions that prioritise user experience, innovation, and social sustainability.
His portfolio encompasses some of the country’s most refined contemporary towers. He led the practice’s design teams on several large-scale, high-end projects in Melbourne, including the Hyatt Centric Hotel, Industry Lanes in Cremorne, and the 46-level office tower at 600 Collins Street.
Other key Melbourne projects include 1 Spring Street and 222 Hoddle as well as renewal work such as 380 St Kilda Road and 222 Lonsdale Street.
