Matthew Mayes
Architect Director
Bristol- Qualifications
- BSc – General Architectural Studies (RIBA Part 1) – University of Bath MArch – Master of Architecture (RIBA Part 2) – University of Bath Examination in Professional Practice & Management (RIBA Part 3) – University of Cardiff

Matt is an architect director in the Bristol studio leading housing, sports and transport-oriented regeneration in the Southwest and Wales.
With an emphasis on conceptual clarity and commercial insight, he delivers high quality architecture, considered spaces with a genuine focus on the user. He has a broad portfolio of award-winning projects including a Revo Gold Medal for Exeter's Guildhall and RIBA Awards for the Gloucester Bus Station as part of the Kings Quarter regeneration, showcasing how transport, leisure and commercial-led mixed-use schemes can be powerful catalysts for urban renewal.
Working with local authorities, private developers and health trusts, Matt is designing and delivering a variety of housing and transport-led mixed-use schemes ranging from ten to 500+ units, with the underlying ethos of sustainable development, maximising the opportunities for MMC and commercial viability.
Projects
Arle Court Transport Hub
The Arle Court Transport Hub, aims to stimulate future developments like the Golden Valley garden community near GCHQ.
Cardiff Bus Interchange
A new, sustainable travel gateway in Cardiff, located just 50 metres from the railway station and next to Cardiff’s cycle superhighway.
Canalside Housing
The Canalside masterplan forms an integrated and well-connected place, linking to the surrounding neighbourhood.
Gloucester Transport Hub
The new Gloucester Transport Hub is the first phase of the Council’s City centre regeneration offering a light and beautiful welcome to the city.