MATTHEW WHAY

Born in Portland, Oregon, and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Matthew relocated to Columbus, Ohio, where he graduated cum laude from the Columbus College of Art & Design with a BA in Interior Architecture & Design and a minor in Industrial Design.

With his background in Interior Architecture & Design and a minor in Industrial Design, Matthew has a thorough understanding of how humans interact with their surroundings. In recent years, Matthew has specialized in crafting immersive and brand-specific environments for national retail and restaurant brands. Collaborating closely with clients, Matthew works with a team of designers and project managers to deliver design solutions from concept to design development.

In his role at Floresta Partners, Matthew plays a pivotal role in materializing client concepts, starting from the schematic design phase and progressing through to the final design development drawings. Utilizing software programs such as Revit, AutoCAD, Enscape, Sketchup, and Adobe Creative Suite, Matthew assists clients in envisioning their space before finalizing a project.

Outside of work, Matthew enjoys furniture design, and small graphic design projects. Like when a friend needs an album cover! Matthew loves being outside whether he’s going on walk, hike or just enjoying a drink on a patio somewhere. One of Matthew’s deepest passions is live music, particularly the melodies of a blues guitar as it weaves its way through a soulful solo.