MATT+FIONA

Matthew Springett and Fiona MacDonald have a simple yet radical strategy to improve public space: Asking young people what they think.

Founded in 2016, MATT+FIONA is an award-winning social enterprise that works with architects, local authorities, placemakers and institutions, involving children and young people from the formulation of the brief through to the completion of the project. Their mission is underscored by a belief that young people in the UK should learn about how the built environment is created, and be given the confidence to shape it further.

The three strands of MATT+FIONA’s work – Build, Learn and Connect – encompass everything from practical aspects of delivering architectural projects, educational outreach and community engagement.

Beginning with a trailblazing performance space for the National Trust’s Sutton House, they have since delivered over 40 buildings and installations, collaborated with more than 6,500 young people and, most notably, worked with the Greater London Authority to integrate the voices of young Londoners into the updated London Plan.

WHAT WE DO FOR MATT+FIONA

Swayed by MATT+FIONA’s progressive ambitions and undeniable abilities to make a difference, team Zetteler is here to champion an exciting array of new projects and help the team raise their profile across the placemaking landscape.

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