The studio

We are a North Carolina-based architecture studio that has a broad international reach. Our first commission came to us from France, where we were entrusted with designing a monument of profound impact and meaning for the people of Normandy.

We believe our work carries a deep responsibility to bring people together. Through our designs, we seek to elevate the human condition and contribute positively to society. It is our hope that each project stands as a lasting tribute to these ideals.



  • FOUNDING PRINCIPAL +  DESIGN DIRECTOR

    Matt Pearson has, over the course of his career, dedicated himself to conceiving and realizing designs that stir his passions for craftsmanship and meaning. Having championed many award-winning projects, both nationally and internationally, Matt understands and fully engages in the entire project process, bringing skill in detailing to supplement his intuitive design sensibilities.  Influenced by living abroad in Iceland and his architectural studies in Switzerland, Matt is passionate about buildings that exhibit well-crafted details and forms. His work pushes on the use of current technology, while integrating local histories and cultures.

    Matt received his 5-year professional degree in Architecture from Virginia Tech, with studies in Riva San Vitale and the Academia in Mendrisio, Switzerland. He has lectured and lead studio crits at Virginia Tech, N.C. State, The University of Virginia, and The Steger Center for International Studies in Switzerland.  Matt is a member of the AIA, and the Royal Institute of British Architects.



  • FOUNDING PRINCIPAL + DESIGN TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR

    Victor Paul Schelechow is an architect and the founder of the design consultancy Viktorworks. Licensed in both New York and North Carolina, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to design, integrating his interest in aesthetics, technology, and sustainability to create an architecture informed by the conditions of the modern world and enhance the experience of place. With expertise across a range of building types, he is committed to thoughtful, forward-thinking solutions that balance performance, creative processes, and environmental responsibility.

    A South Carolina native, Paul earned a master’s degree from Cornell University and has lived throughout the Northeast and Southeast U.S. His career includes collaborations with renowned sculptor James Turrell, architect Janet Olmsted Cross, and the New York-based practice Studio Link-Arc, contributing to a diverse range of project types at a global scale.