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Matthew S. Cohen, AIA, NCARB

Houston, Texas

(713) 384-6830

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Art Complex

Huntsville, Texas | Sam Houston State University

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Served as the lead project architect throughout all phases of the work from initial programming through construction documents, contract administration and post construction.

  • $27.5M project cost for Art Complex
  • $4.5M Central Plant upgrade
  • 4-stories, 71,000 SF
  • Project features: Studio & gallery space, consolidates multiple arts complexes, student resource center, classroom studios, wood & metal shop, outdoor foundry.
  • Construction completed in 2019

Griffith Fine Arts Building
Renovation and Expansion

Nacogdoches, Texas | Stephen F. Austin State University

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Served as project architect throughout all phases of the work from initial programming through construction documents.

  • $43M construction cost
  • 166,965 SF
  • Extensive renovations to the existing Griffith Fine Arts Building (circa 1958).
  • Three stories of new construction to include two dance studios, two theaters, an auditorium, recording studio, sound stage, audio and video editing rooms, an art gallery, multiple classrooms, rehearsal facilities, faculty offices and the offices of the dean.
  • Expected Completion in 2022

Cougar Woods Dining Hall

Houston, Texas | University of Houston

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Served as the lead project architect throughout all phases of the work from initial programming through construction documents and contract administration.

  • $6.7M construction cost
  • LEED Silver certified building; first on UH campus to achieve sustainability certification at any level
  • Seating capacity of 600 people
  • 25,000 SF glass pavilion
  • A unique implementation of simple materials (glass, metal, brick and cast stone)
  • AIA Houston Design Award - Architecture under 50K SF
  • Brick in Architecture Bronze Award
  • SARA Design Award
  • Construction completed in 2012

Cougar Place Sophomore Housing

Houston, Texas | University of Houston

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Engaged throughout construction documents and contract administration.

  • $48.5M project cost
  • 800-bed capacity
  • Approximately 316,000 GSF and four stories
  • Construction completed in 2013

Guy V. Lewis Development Facility

Houston, Texas | University of Houston

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Engaged throughout design development and construction documents.

  • $25M project budget
  • 52,923 SF Basketball Practice Facility
  • Construction completed in 2016

Individual experience of Matthew Cohen

  • Civic
  • K-12
  • Higher Education

  • Healthcare
  • Multifamily
  • Renovation
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