Michael Matthews Studio

Michael Matthews Studio is a multidisciplinary architecture and design firm based in Los Angeles, California, led by Michael Matthews, AIA. Founded in 2020, the studio focuses on custom residential architecture, interiors, custom homes, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), SB 9 units, and other architectural projects. Its work emphasizes the relationship between architecture, nature, sustainability, and the surrounding environment.

The studio has developed a portfolio of distinctive custom ADU projects throughout Southern California, including the 1,200-square-foot Axis ADU in Los Angeles and the 1,150-square-foot Barrel Cactus ADU in the San Diego area. These projects demonstrate the firm’s ability to integrate ADUs into challenging sites while responding thoughtfully to topography, landscape, indoor-outdoor connections, and the architectural character of the property.

Michael Matthews Studio also provides homeowners with guidance on ADU feasibility, zoning, permitting, architectural design, and development strategy. Its Los Angeles ADU resources cover detached ADUs, attached ADUs, JADUs, and SB 9 opportunities, helping property owners understand applicable development standards and determine an appropriate design approach for their property.

Services

• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Architecture
• Custom ADU Design
• Detached ADU Design
• Attached ADU Design
• Junior ADU (JADU) Design
• SB 9 Unit Design
• ADU Feasibility & Site Evaluation
• Zoning & Development Analysis
• Permit & Planning Support
• Architectural Design
• Custom Home Design
• Residential Architecture
• Home Renovation Design
• Interior Design
• High-End Modern Design
• Commercial Architecture
• Institutional & Educational Design

Services are based on the company’s official website and published project portfolio.

Why Choose Michael Matthews Studio?

• Led by Michael Matthews, AIA
• Los Angeles-based architecture and design studio
• Specializes in custom ADU architecture
• Experience with detached and attached ADUs
• Experience with JADUs and SB 9 development
• Strong portfolio of custom ADU projects
• Expertise in Los Angeles zoning and permitting considerations
• Focus on site-responsive and environmentally conscious design
• Recognized by the American Institute of Architects, Los Angeles, including a 2024 Design Award for the Barrel Cactus ADU project.