Art Complex
Huntsville, Texas | Sam Houston State University







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




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






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




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




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