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Dr Matthew Bird is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Monash University, specifically within the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (MADA). He is a practising architect and artist, known for an experimental interdisciplinary spatial practice that merges architecture, art, and design. His work spans sculpture, installation, scenography, photography, interior design, and site-specific interventions, often creating immersive, interactive environments that challenge conventional boundaries.
Matthew holds a PhD in Architecture from RMIT University (2013), a Bachelor of Architecture (Honours) from RMIT (2005), and a Diploma of Building Design (2000). His research focuses on speculative design and transdisciplinary practices, with projects such as the Warracknabeal Creative Circuit, which combines low-cost technology and craft in regional Victoria. He collaborates closely with industry partners and leads a distinct research portfolio through his practice, Studiobird.
- He has received awards including the Green Room Award, Australian Interior Design Award, and an Australian Institute of Architects VIC Award.
- International residencies at the Centre de Création Chorégraphique (Luxembourg), Herberger Institute for Design+Arts (Arizona State University), and Arkitektskol in Aarhus (Denmark) have influenced his experimental approach.
Matthew advises on multiple research projects as a Chief Investigator, including the Warracknabeal Court House Orrery Project and the Wonder Cabinette Project. He also engages in public lectures and exhibitions, such as MTalks and the Melbourne Fringe Dance events. His recent collaboration with Charity Edwards on ‘Future Fossil’ was showcased at the 2025 Lorne Sculpture Biennale, further highlighting his innovative contributions to architecture and art.
Matthew’s academic activities are anchored in labs like Monash Art Projects and the Monash Urban Lab, where he explores speculative design, urban landscapes, and interdisciplinary methodologies. Studiobird serves as both a creative studio and a framework for his academic work, emphasizing risk-taking, rigour, and experimental processes.
