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Matt Elliott, RA, AIA

Partner, Senior Architect, Industrial Market Leader,

“Hard work and humility will get you wherever you want to go in life.”

Matt leads Design Collaborative’s Industrial Studio. He has been the project manager for more than 150 projects at DC and feels he’s doing the work he’s best at right now. In his role, he enjoys working alongside our clients, collaborating to solve unique problems. Matt is a sleeves-rolled-up problem-solver with a keen interest in getting from point A to point B—quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

Matt’s zeal for the technical side of DC’s work complements his more design-centric colleagues. He is quick to share the benefits of Design Collaborative’s diverse team with the clients he serves. His mindset is in alignment with the teams he serves—industrious, humble, decisive, and rich with conviction. Matt demonstrates those same principles as a leader in our firm.

Areas of Expertise
Memberships
  • American Institute for Architects (AIA)
Honors
  • 2025, ENR Regional Best Projects – Manufacturing Award of Merit, L3Harris Payload Manufacturing and Integration Facility
  • 2021, Urban Land Institute Americas – Awards for Excellence, Riverfront Development
  • 2021, American Buildings – Building of the Year & Gold Award, Junior Achievement Headquarters
  • 2020, American Buildings – Excellence in Design Special Projects, Junior Achievement Headquarters
  • 2020, American Engineering Council – American Engineering Council Award, Riverfront Development
  • 2020, Fast Company – Innovation Design, Riverfront Development
  • 2020, ASLA Central States – Award of Excellence, Riverfront Development
  • 2020, INASLA – Excellence Award, Riverfront Development
  • 2020, ASLA IL – Merit Award, Riverfront Development
  • 2020, ASLA STL – Merit Award, Riverfront Development
  • 2019, Building Contractors Association – Best New Construction Over $6M, Skyline Terrace
  • 2019, AIA Indiana – Citation Award, Aptera Office Fit-Out
  • 2017, Illuminating Engineering Society – IES Award, AEP Indiana Michigan Power Center
  • 2016, Michiana Area Construction Industry Advancement Fund – Excellence in Construction Award, Indiana University South Bend Northside Hall Facilities Condition Assessment
  • 2016, AIA Fort Wayne – Interior Architecture Citation Award, AEP Indiana Michigan Power Center
  • 2015, Building Contractors Association – Best New Construction Under $6M, Dekalb County YMCA
  • 2013, Building Contractors Association – Best New Construction Over $4M, Manchester College School of Pharmacy
  • 2013, Building Contractors Association – Excellence in Construction Award, Pioneer Federal Credit Union
Registrations
  • Registered Architect: Indiana
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