


Matt Combrink’s time in the US Navy influenced him as an architect—everything must have its place and be considered. He asks: What does this building need to do? What needs to be integrated operationally? Then he’ll design an elegantly efficient space that does exactly what’s needed.
ideas, form, expression.
Matt applies this rigor to site layout, building design, and massing, and he doesn’t stop there—supervising the development of all details through construction documents. He has an excellent rapport with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
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