Matthew J Gower Selected Works
Fat City Lofts
Mixed Use InďŹ ll in the hip arts neighborhood of NODA. This redevelopment embraces the unique neighborhood culture with loft style apartments, neighborhood retail, and a graďŹ tti art wall.
SouthHaus
An InďŹ ll Transit Oriented Mixed-Use Development in the Dilworth Neighborhood. This highrise project contains ofďŹ ce and retail space and unique loft style condos with fully glazed, operable exterior walls.
Repi
OfďŹ ce and manufacturing facility for an Italian manufacturer in the plastics industry. The building structure and skin are precast concrete and are designed to allow future expansion of the manufacturing facility.
Design Center
Residential Development in heart of the South End neighborhood. This project provides market apartments, retail/ hospitality space, and structured parking surgically inserted into a site nestled among existing ofďŹ ce and retail builidngs.
Strike City
A unique entertainment venue, this concept combines a restaurant, bar, bowling, and private VIP lounges featuring private bowling lanes and bar service. First appearing in Charlotte’s EpiCentre, this concept has expanded to include a location in New York.
University House Charlotte
Located on the edge of the UNCC campus, this project proivdes unique, high-end student housing with secure structured parking and a state of the art clubhouse with multi-media lounges, pool, and other outdoor amenities in a beautifully landscaped courtyard.
University House Charlotte
Morehead Apartments
A multi-family development in Dilworth with 212 units featuring 2 amenity courtyards and structured parking. The building’s architecture complements the historic neighborhood while providing contemporary urban living.
Contact
Education
Matthew J Gower matthewjgower@gmail.com 2008 Arnold Dr Charlotte, NC 28205 704.491.0765 University of North Carolina Charlotte B.Arch 2000 (cum laude) University of North Carolina Charlotte B.A. in Architecture 1999 (cum laude)
Objective
To work in an energetic, supportive, and creative team-oriented environment that provides opportunity for growth in management and the design process, and also challenges my design abilities.
Philosophy
I have a strong belief in the power of a collaborative design effort over that of a single individual. I believe that my skills in design along with my knowledge and experience in a variety of project types allow me to take on leadership roles and provide a solid base of support to others on a design team.
Employment
DAS Architecture, Inc 2011 - Present: Studio Design Manager 2006 - 2011: Project Manager
Resume
Clark Nexsen Architecture and Engineering, Inc. 2005 - 2006: Intern Architect/ Project Leader 2000 - 2005: Intern Architect
Skills
ProďŹ ciency: Autodesk Revit v.2010 - 2013 Autodesk Architectural Desktop/ AutoCad Autodesk 3Ds Max Google Sketchup Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator Working Knowledge: Autodesk Navisworks Autodesk Maya Experience in a wide range of project types Strong Skills in Design/ Management/ Leadership Manage Multiple Projects/ Project Teams/ Clients simultaneously Able to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines Work well in a team Perform well in multiple roles and transition easily between roles (manaagement or support)