Raised in the mountains of Mammoth Lakes, CA, Matthew is deeply influenced by the interplay of indoor and outdoor space. His passion for the great outdoors is evidenced by his strong elemental approach to projects. Prior to his professional career, Matthew worked as a craftsman in the many trades of construction. He has personally managed several hands-on projects from the ground up. He believes in the vital connection between design and construction and the close awareness one must have between the two in order to inform the most successful projects.