Matthew Butcher

Matthew Butcher is an Associate Professor at the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London (UCL), where he also serves as Deputy Director. His work bridges architecture, art practice, and performance art, focusing on responses to climate change, rising sea levels, and coastal adaptation.

• Diploma of Architecture, UCL (2004)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours), UCL (2000)
• PhD, UCL (2013)

His design research explores performative spaces that respond dynamically to environmental conditions or human interaction. Projects include Flood House (a floating structure for climate data collection), Mansio (a nomadic writer's retreat), and 2EmmaToc/Writtle Calling (a temporary radio station). These works have been exhibited at institutions like the V&A Museum and Storefront for Art and Architecture.

Recent publications analyze themes such as avant-garde architecture, ecological symbiosis, and the role of drawing in theoretical exploration. He founded the P.E.A.R. journal and co-edited volumes on interdisciplinary design approaches.

• 2017: Architects Journal Small Projects Prize nomination for Mansio

Matthew has taught at UCL since 2007, leading design studios and curricula development. He has also held visiting roles at the University of Genoa and Umea School of Architecture.