Matthew C. Kelly is the Founder and Principal of Kelly Design Studio, focusing on custom residential and specialty commercial projects. A LEED Accredited Professional, he holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania and has extensive experience at prominent San Francisco and Philadelphia firms.
Outside of his architectural practice, Matthew has a passion for hands-on craftsmanship and enjoys building furniture. He also spends his free time with his family, exploring the diverse communities and environments of the Bay Area.
He channels his professional passion for craft and fabrication into a personal hobby of building furniture.
Matthew C. Kelly
Founder and Principal at Kelly Design Studio
San Francisco, California, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Custom Residential Design
His firm, Kelly Design Studio, specializes in custom residential and specialty commercial projects, reflecting his core professional focus and expertise.
Sustainable Architecture
As a LEED Accredited Professional (AP BD+C), he demonstrates a clear commitment to green building principles and sustainable design in his work.
Craft & Fabrication
He has a personal passion for hands-on craftsmanship, which he expresses through his hobby of building furniture in his spare time.
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Work History
9-2025
Founder and Principal at Kelly Design Studio
9-2010 - 9-2025
Senior Associate at Huang Iboshi Architecture
9-2010 - 9-2025
Principal at Huang Iboshi Architecture
11-2009 - 9-2010
Freelance Architectural Designer at Craig O'Connell Architecture
5-2010 - 7-2010
Freelance architectural designer at Tom Eliot Fisch
3-2009 - 9-2009
Architectural designer at DxDempsey Architecture & Design
Education
2005 - 2008
Master of Architecture from University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Lehigh University
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Location : San Francisco, California, United States
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Founder and Principal at Kelly Design Studio
