Matthew Colclough
Associate Director, Architecture
Qualifications
BA (Hons) BArch RIBA
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Architect Matt Colclough is an associate director based in our Bristol office, with specialist knowledge in the design of educational spaces. With over 16 years’ experience in the practice, Matt enjoys his varied role and working alongside the talented people across AHR.
“Seeing our schools and colleges being enjoyed as a central part of people’s lives and knowing that every design decision we make benefits their experience is something to take great pride in.”
Matt leads the Bristol design studio which focusses on the education sector, supporting their work across all aspects of the sector. Working with SEND schools, mainstream primary and secondary schools, colleges, and university buildings, he is passionate about providing a variety of design and pedagogical solutions to the educational backdrop.
He enjoys developing close relationships within stakeholder and design teams and believes it is fundamental to a successful project. Seeing an early design come to life and really begin to work for a client team is something Matt relishes as an architect.
Within a busy home life, Matt can usually be found planning and training for his next swim, bike and run adventure.
Related Projects
![Dartmouth Academy](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Dartmouth-Academy/2010_01120_000_445.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015580&s=009235995208b351d384cc57223e9543 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Dartmouth-Academy/2010_01120_000_445.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015580&s=926473fafd751d535c8e3e76fdcb3210 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Dartmouth-Academy/2010_01120_000_445.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015580&s=c2fb6d286ed8583c39b8115e0d4bba52 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Dartmouth-Academy/2010_01120_000_445.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015580&s=0a948c32683e3b163dd8be4f9b391d22 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Dartmouth-Academy/2010_01120_000_445.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015580&s=cf7b2a54007664d54b3af707101ecf3f 1000w)
Dartmouth Academy
Our new build, remodel and refurbishment provides to the Devon town a fresh, modern academy facility for ages 2 through to 19.
![The Deanery Church of England Academy](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/The-Deanery/TheDeanery0492.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015955&s=704b0b38ce537fa2b26fba1a78da287e 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/The-Deanery/TheDeanery0492.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015955&s=4088c1134f0a22df045a37c300965e43 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/The-Deanery/TheDeanery0492.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015955&s=0aa92f056e1e6bae0749939686f0231f 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/The-Deanery/TheDeanery0492.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015955&s=6bab1fe0abad5803805c822cde1618b7 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/The-Deanery/TheDeanery0492.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015955&s=c5fb1897e511d6b168d62b9eb37304d9 1000w)
The Deanery Church of England Academy
Positioned at the heart of new the 25,000-home Wichelstowe development, the academy binds educational and leisure facilities to create a sense of place and belonging.
![High School Leckhampton](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/High-School-Leckhampton/f13rs002.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1705338942&s=bb4ca46197a89428232882c045f2c728 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/High-School-Leckhampton/f13rs002.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1705338942&s=7351633b96b9ba4635efba6bca3ca467 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/High-School-Leckhampton/f13rs002.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1705338942&s=0b636ac542370625142fe0a5d131ff5e 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/High-School-Leckhampton/f13rs002.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1705338942&s=b0168598ce9ff7587dbb0de44437f99d 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/High-School-Leckhampton/f13rs002.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1705338942&s=83ee56ed8e2f6fa01dc6998cb888884b 1000w)
High School Leckhampton
The new 900-place secondary school in Cheltenham for ages 11 - 16 delivers a positive school environment for students, helping them to unlock their passion for learning and reach their potential.