MORRIS
ARCHITECT | DESIGN | BUILD 2012
Matthew Morris designed the Kallis residence to be a traditional style house with a contemporary
What is your favorite architectural icon in the world?
edge. The first project of its kind to be done on a flat walk street in Manhattan Beach, the design
Matt Morris: The Empire state building. They built a floor
brings a modern style influence to the Beach Cities. Although dynamic because it is the first of its
every three to four days. It is an unbelievable feat to do it
kind to be built on a flat walk, the home also stands out because of creative choices. It is truly the
that fast with that much detail.
ideal Cape Cod or Hampton's vacation home on the West Coast. To compliment the feel, Morris
designed and built a full outdoor kitchen and an outdoor fireplace. He included a media recreation
What architectural figure, living or historical, has made
room with an 80-inch television and two smaller TV's on each side. Artworks with red and green
the biggest impact on your career?
hues cover these smaller TV's when they are not being used.
Matt Morris: There is no one single person. I pull from
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many different influences. I admire Frank Lloyd Wright's
organization of space; his designs are cutting edge and
he took risks.
If you could design your dream home, what style would
it be and where would you build it?
Matt Morris: I like a mixture of eclectic styles.
Hamptons meets New York loft with modern and
European influences.
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