Matthew Krissel

FAIA, LEED AP
Principal, Philadelphia

Matthew has led the design and construction of transformative architectural projects in North America and internationally for over two decades. His experience spans iconic, institution-defining architecture to small homes with big ideas. Matthew moved to New York City in the late 1990s, and spent his early formative years working on national and international projects. In 2003, Matthew moved to Philadelphia, where he expanded his approach to design, research, and computation in graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania. He continued to develop his perspective across projects and in practice, actively shaping an environment that fostered creativity and unique collaboration, enabling innovation, experimentation, and holistic thinking.

Matthew thrives on unique and diverse projects, from buildings and spaces to creating experiences, strategies, and ideas that inspire big outcomes. He aims to create beautiful, sustainable places that enhance our environment and collective potential by enriching our lives and communities through exceptional design. Matt works closely with clients to elevate the creative process and clarify complex problems.

Say hello to Matthew
"Design is a collective act, a dynamic process of listening, observing, inventing, and exploring ideas and opportunities. Synthesis and editing bring clarity, purpose, and identity to the work, expanding its impact, usefulness, and longevity."
Matthew is the father of one extraordinary person.
Matt enjoys a photography hobby, as it enhances his capacity to observe his surroundings. This shot of Richard Serra's Torqued Ellipses is from a recent visit to the DIA Beacon. The art and architecture combine tension and harmony to encapsulate simplicity, timelessness, and functional beauty.
"It is easy to get excited about design on a surface level, making beautiful things and putting them out into the world. The more challenging but rewarding work comes when you create inspiring spaces that transform how we live, work, learn, or play—creating environments that expand our collective potential, purpose, and the value of the built environment."
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