Matthew began his early career as a trainee Quantity Surveyor specialising in Siemens Power Generation, ME Systems, Civil Engineering and Marine projects. He undertook his further studies in Architectural design, achieving a highly commended first-class honours degree, and was later mentored by renowned Architect Damien Blower. Matthew interned in Hollywood (Los Angeles) and Manhattan (New York) gathering global design and management experience within the high-end residential, hospitality and hotel development sectors.On return to London, Matthew joined world-famous architects Adjaye Associates, and was further employed by various corporate practices within the city, undertaking projects for international Airports, Hotels, VIP aircraft interiors, cruise-liners and palatial houses across the UAE and Europe for brands including Hilton Hotels, British Airways and Marriott Hotels.In 2016, Matthew was appointed with the project team for the new HMS Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier, the largest and grandest warship ever commissioned by the Royal Navy and BAE Systems, by co-delivering environments for a Royal Wardroom and Admirals Dining Quarters. The installation was then executed, fitted-out and completed in late 2017.In 2018/19, Matthew was the third responsible member of the project team for Aston Martin Lagonda, undertaking Architecture, Project Management, Design and Planning for regional and European CI brand facilities. This included an Architectural re-work of the AMR Nurburgring showroom, Signage installation (across Aston Martin, Red Bull Racing, Lagonda, and AMR) and managing the design delivery for the new Aston Martin Valkyrie suite at Gaydon.Matthew is also a featured writer for Airliner World Magazine, Naval Architects Magazine, Onboard Hospitality Magazine, AEC Magazine, Premier Hospitality, Cruise and Ferry Magazine, Premier Construction, Develop3D Magazine, Cruise Interiors Magazine, FINN Aviation Press and many more.