WHO WE ARE
John Matz
John has 20 years of experience in designing and innovating for a deep portfolio of clients in higher education, research institutions, state and local municipalities, and private individuals. His work ranges from large scale multifamily and mixed use developments, specialized research facilities, higher education planning and renovation, boutique hospitality, and private residences. A registered architect with a Bachelors of Architecture from the Boston Architectural College John holds certifications as a LEED AP BD+C as well as MCPPO certification.
John’s passion for complex detailed problem solving and his belief that if you “do a proper thorough job, and serve your client well, the rest takes care of it self” are guiding principles throughout his work.
When not behind a computer or at a job site, you’ll find him with his family, on or near a lake, preferably with a canoe or hammock involved.
John Gately
John is a highly attentive, detail focused, project manager who brings to the table experience on a wide variety of renovation projects including high profile renovations at institutions of higher education. John is an excellent team leader known for his consistent detailed documentation, and focus on critical path items to keep things moving.
Ohanes Arouyan
Away from the desk, Ohanes finds solace in spending time with his family, and reading bedtime stories to his 6 month old son.
Diana Cioffari-MacPhee
Diana joined Matz Collaborative Architects as the firm's Marketing Coordinator in April 2022.
Diana holds a Bachelors of Music with a Theater concentration from Ithaca College and a Masters of Arts in Music with a Performer-Composer concentration from The California Institute of the Arts.
Her creative background has helped her to gain experience in marketing, social media, web maintenance, and administrative and client relations support. She has worked in a variety of industries, including higher education and government facilities.
When not at the office, you can find Diana utilizing her music and theater degrees and enjoying time with her family and friends.
WHAT WE DO
We provide comprehensive architecture and design services for a variety of clients. We provide services to large institutions, corporations, municipalities and private individuals. Designing the built environment is fundamentally about people. We build relationships by tailoring our services to the needs of our clients.
SERVICES
Comprehensive Architecture and Design Services
New Construction and Major Additions
Interior Renovation
Rebranding and Repositioning
Energy Efficiency and Compliance
PROJECT TYPES
Office and Workspace
Higher Education
Institutional
Multi-Family and Mixed Use
Industrial and Flex Space
Conversion Projects
WHO WE WORK WITH
CLIENTS
Asaro Cafe
A | H Builders
AnyFence Corp.
Blasius
Boston Public Library
Boston University
Bunker Hill Community College
Casey's Public House
City of Boston
City of Newton
Dept. of Housing and Community Development
Dept. of Workforce Training
Dukes County Sheriff's Office
European Watch Company
Fitchburg State University
Garden City Landscape
Hilton Woburn, MA
North Shore Community College
Park Plymouth
Project Just Because
Prada - with Studio dy-O
R & R Landscape
Safe With Us Rescue
UMass Amherst
UMass Boston
UMass Dartmouth
UMass Lowell
Vesta
Weston Associates
WHDH TV
COLLABORATIVE
Rogue Engineering & Design
Seacoast Structural Engineers
SLS Consulting, LLC