Critically acclaimed structural engineer, architect and author, Matthew unifies structural engineering with architectural design. He founded his consultancy Techniker in 1993 to bring inspiration to non-standard design problems. His particular area of interest is in developing the interface between structural design and architecture.

Matthew has delivered a wide range of award winning new-build and refurbishment structures including arts centres, housing, schools and offices as well as a number of public realm and infrastructure projects. Key projects include Stadthaus, the tallest timber residential structure in the world; Sandal Magma School, one of the most carbon efficient primary schools in the UK; the Royal Victoria Dock Footbridge, a fully prefabricated transporter bridge assembled on site without bolting or welding and the innovative Miles Stair at Somerset House pioneering the first use of fibre reinforced concrete in cantilever treads.

Innovations continue to be made in glass design, timber engineering, precast and high strength concrete, prefabrication, steel structures, amphibious houses and building dynamics.