Matthieu is a French architect and co-founder of LOCAL. He graduated with honors from the National School of Architecture of Paris La Villette, following an exchange year at the KTH in Stockholm. His architectural journey has led him through Paris, Rotterdam, Moscow, and Tokyo, where he refined his expertise within international firms like Rem Koolhaas / OMA and Sou Fujimoto Architects.Matthieu has developed a strong interest in the investigation of cultures, the understanding of new territories and their meaning through architecture. In 2019, Matthieu co-founded LOCAL alongside his partners B. Desfonds, G. Guyot, E. Mosquera, and J. Picard.Based in Paris, Brussels, and Bergen, LOCAL embodies a vision to redefine our spatial fabric with innovation and sophistication. Spanning architecture and urbanism, our practice operates globally, leveraging collective wisdom and rigorous research to shape bespoke solutions. Our mission? To craft environments that inspire and enrich the lives of inhabitants, pushing boundaries and setting new standards for quality and design excellence.