Matthew Burl joins Buttress

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Burl as an Associate Director.

Matthew will be responsible for the strategic development of the practice’s education team. He will also lead on higher education and independent schools projects.

Matthew joins Buttress after three and a half years at the Manchester office of Hawkins\Brown. Previously, he spent 14 years at John McAslan + Partners where he helped establish the practice’s Manchester studio.

At Hawkins\Brown he was involved in a number of significant higher education projects including, Leeds Beckett University’s Creative Arts Building, the new student centre and university squares at UCLan, and the Schuster Annexe for the University of Manchester.

Managing Director, Gavin Sorby, said: “Matthew is a skilled designer with an exceptional track record in the delivery of new build, refurbishment and strategic masterplans both regionally and internationally.

“His previous experience and in-depth knowledge of the higher education sector will be invaluable to the growth of our team and we are delighted to welcome him on board.”