Our People

One50studio is led by directors Matt Harrison and Joe Edgard, who have been working together in Bristol since 2009. We founded the practice in 2017 and have been based in the Create Centre since 2020.

We’re committed to making One50studio the best possible place to work for everyone on our team – a studio that fosters a culture of kindness, respect, and collaboration. We’re proud to support graduates from architecture programmes and regularly offer year-long placements, which bring fresh perspectives, energy, and ideas to the practice.

Matt is an architect passionate about the value and social necessity of architecture and place design, believing it shapes how people interact and supports successful communities. He emphasises the role of architects in co-creating environments with those who will inhabit them. Influenced by a personal family connection to Autism, Matt values empathic design that fosters social interaction and individual wellbeing. He is a panel member of Design West, contributing to urban design reviews for major schemes across the South West, and lectures part-time at the University of Bath. Outside of work, Matt is dedicated to spending time in water in whatever form that takes—except rain generally!

Matt Harrison

Director

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Joe is an architect and town planner who is passionate about inclusive design and creating places that help people live more socially. He is a strong advocate for architectural education and its relationship with practice. Since 2014, Joe has been an Associate Lecturer at the University of the West of England and is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He currently tutors final-year undergraduate architecture students and conducts Part 3 professional interviews. Outside of work, Joe enjoys cycling, playing tennis, and watching shark films!

Joe Edgard

Director

Matt joined One50studio in January 2022 having previously worked at several practices in Bristol, across a range of different building types. Motivated by creating spaces that foster human connection and link to the natural world, he sees engaging with nature as vital to addressing climate and ecological crises. He enjoys the technical challenges of building delivery and advocates for the use of natural, low embodied carbon materials. Matt has been an Associate Lecturer at the University of the West of England since 2018, teaching across Year 1 and 2 architecture courses. When not working Matt enjoys climbing, cycling, and tending his allotment.

Matthew Spencer-Small

Architect

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Oana is a Part 2 Architectural Assistant currently completing her apprenticeship at the University of the West of England. She joined One50studio in July 2024 and is passionate about sustainable building, with a focus on designing places where people and communities can thrive. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, yoga and reading.

Oana Baltariu

Architectural Assistant

Matt joined One50Studio in September 2023 after completing his Part 1 at the University of the West of England. He is keen to expand his knowledge of the built environment post-graduation, with a focus on affordable housing and considerate placemaking. In his spare time he enjoys playing tennis, cooking, and playing the guitar.

Matt Snelgrove

Architectural Assistant

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Libby joined One50Studio in October 2024 after completing her Part I at the University of the West of England. Her architectural interests focus on integrating locality in design, creating lasting spaces for communities, and celebrating the craft of construction. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, listening to music and cooking.

Libby Radford

Architectural Assistant

We would also like to thank and acknowledge the individuals who have worked with us since we started in 2017 – in chronological order, they are:

  • Filip Suszcynski
  • Lucy Marsh
  • Jessica Baker
  • Mia Gaines
  • Daria Glander
  • Da Ruey Chiam
  • Chanais Wharton
  • Samyuktha Kumar

Our Studio

We are proud tenants of the Create Centre, benefiting from its environmentally focused management, recognised with sustainable workplace awards for over 20 years.
 
We collaborate with neighboring tenants like Resource Futures (a pioneer UK B Corp), SuSy Retrofit (promoting low-carbon retrofits), and the Green Register (offering sustainable construction training and events). We support the Create Centre’s mission by commuting via walking, cycling, or public transport and using car shares and rail for distant site visits and meetings.
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We include all staff in reviewing and forming the direction of the company at regular points throughout the year and we have established a tradition of a yearly away day which has a practical aim to ensure our mission and direction of travel is reviewed and challenged, as well as providing a shared social experience for the whole team.