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Matthew S. Cohen, AIA, NCARB

Houston, Texas

(713) 384-6830

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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, contract administration and post construction.

  • $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

Esperson Building Interior Renovation

Houston, Texas | Cameron Management

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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.

  • $20M project cost
  • Revitalized the ground level and its vacant retail spaces accessed through long and uninviting corridors between two rather ornate lobbies.
  • Reimagined the tunnel level food court with a new escalator connection.
  • BOMA International TOBY ("The Outstanding Building of the Year") award in the historic building category
  • Construction completed in 2015

Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore Hotel

Tampa, Florida | MHI Hospitality

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Served as team project architect throughout all phases of the work from design development through construction documents and contract administration.

  • $25M project cost
  • Substantial Renovation/Conversion; 178 Hotel Rooms, 44 Motel Rooms
  • 11-Story Existing Concrete Structure
  • Responsible for coordinating and detailing the substantial exterior skin remodeling and new “butterfly” roof structure
  • Construction completed in 2009

Individual experience of Matthew Cohen

  • Civic
  • K-12
  • Higher Education
  • Healthcare
  • Multifamily
  • Renovation

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