
Matthew J. Bell, AIA
Principal
mbell@eekarchitects.com
As a long-time Professor of Architecture, Matt Bell has brought a broad range of interests and a keen intellect to EE&K’s work for over a decade. Matt’s diversity of experience - from pioneering projects in Turkey to serving as community architect for a groundbreaking new urban community in Maryland - spans academia and real-world implementation. Matt’s focus on large-scale architecture and sustainable urban design as well as campus master plans has earned national recognition.
Projects of Note
- North Sector Master Plan, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
- St. John’s College Master Plan, Annapolis, MD
- John Hopkins University Belward Research Campus, Baltimore, MD
- Westport Waterfront Development and Master Plan, Baltimore, MD
- Landmark/Van Dorn Master Plan, Alexandria, VA
- Mediterranean Institute for Biotechnology and Master Plan, Benevento, Italy
- Armed Forces Retirement Home Master Plan, Washington, DC
- Foggy Bottom Campus Master Plan, George Washington University, Washington, DC
- The Aventiene, Gaithersburg, MD
- Deanwood Community Center & Library, Washington, DC
Education
- Cornell University, Master of Architecture in Urban Design, 1989
- University of Notre Dame, Bachelor of Architecture, 1983
Registration
- District of Columbia, Maryland, New York
Notable Honors and Awards
- National Honor Award for Regional and Urban Design, American Institute of Architects, The Aventiene (Crown Farm- Gaithersburg, MD), 2007
- Charter Awards, Congress for the New Urbanism, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007
- Livable Communities Award, AARP and the NAHB, Collegetown at West End, 2007
- Outstanding Master Plan, APA- VA Chapter, Eisenhower East Small Area Plan, 2004
- Charter Award, Congress for the New Urbanism, King Farm, Rockville, MD, 2000
- Urban Design Honor Award, AIA, Bahcesehir, Turkey, 1999
Beyond the Office
- Congress for the New Urbanism, Charter Member
- Vice President, Restoring Ancient Stabiae Foundation, Castellamare di Stabia, Italy