MATTHEW NORTHALL

Project landscape architect

Matt joined Land Studio in 2022; he brings with him an experience in the design of the public realm and masterplanning of small to medium-scale developments, working on a wide range of projects from concept to delivery. He has a technical background and an interest in regenerative landscapes, reinforced by a creative approach to developing holistic design solutions. Upon completing his Masters from Leeds Beckett University, he received awards from Arup for his holistic approach to the Cities Alive project and an award from BD Landscape Architects for the Most Innovative Design. His research and design focused on Natural Flood Management and innovative sustainable communities in the Aire Valley Catchment. 

"Outside of the studio, I am a keen cyclist and often found bike-packing around North Wales. A cycling trip around the Netherlands in 2019 opened my eyes to the potential impacts well-considered cycle infrastructure can have on society. Making me an advocate for developing well-connected people-focused places at a human scale, I believe functionality within design is equally as important as the aesthetic. We should seek to enhance existing landscapes, providing a sense of place and belonging which reconnects people and nature."