Forgather Studio is an architecture and design practice based in Newfoundland and Labrador. We are known for our values-based design approach that forms the foundation of all our work.
manifesto
Choose the path of curiosity.
Align actions with values.
Nurture community and collaboration.
Focus on quality over quantity.
Share our expertise with the world.
Studio
Our practice is founded on the principles of curiosity, understanding, and humility. We believe the next generation of architecture must connect with people’s core values to deliver a project with lasting community impact.
The ethos of our studio is focus and patience. Excellent work takes time. We stand in opposition to a world that idealizes profit, growth, and multi-tasking. We don’t do many projects in a day, or many in a term. Our selective process means we can execute our objectives with precision, and our team can enjoy a revitalizing sabbatical from the office.
We are the only Newfoundland architects based in Corner Brook, where the rugged beauty of the west coast informs our practice. We understand that it is a privilege to be excited by our work, and we’re grateful many of our client relationships develop into lasting friendships.
Team
Matt C. Reynolds
Architect & Director
Matt is an Architect, Registered Graphic Designer, and Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified Professional who brings a holistic, collaborative approach to design. He is the founder of Forgather Studio and has a decade of experience working across the disciplines of architecture, heritage conservation, branding, and interpretive design.
Matt currently sits on the Board of the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland & Labrador, the Preservation Committee, and the Built Heritage Experts Panel for the City of St. John’s. He has worked for award winning design firms across Canada including ERA Architects (Toronto), Fathom Studio, DSRA, and FBM Architecture (Halifax), and holds a Master of Architecture from Dalhousie University.
Outreach
Our aim is to lead the way in offering Pro Bono services in the field of architecture and design. With the goal of aligning actions with values, we actively share our time, resources, and expertise to a range of mentorship, community, and conservation organizations.
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The Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Heritage Forum gathers post-secondary students, recent graduates, and emerging professionals for a day focused on professional development, skill-building workshops, and networking.
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This program connects emerging designers with Certified RGDs to mentor and support them by addressing questions and concerns, sharing their experiences getting Certified, and providing guidance throughout the process.
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This two-week intensive design and build course is a chance for Dalhousie School of Architecture students to gain hands-on construction experience. It takes place in the last two weeks of July, and raises public awareness of architecture and community involvement.
Recognition
Brands to Buildings: How to Think like an Architect
Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD), 2025
A Day in the Life: Matt C Reynolds
Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD), April 2020
Bonavista Coffee Company
New Work by Provisional RGDs, Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD), March 2020
Bonavista Coffee Company
Fonts in Use, November 2019
The Faroe Islands: Ethnographic Methods in Architecture
Fonts in Use, September 2018