365 Bay Street
Port Melbourne
3207 VIC AUSTRALIA



Matt Goodman is the founder of MGAO. With a natural talent for drawing, a passion  for creating and a head for solving problems, Matt’s skills naturally led him to a career in architecture.

At the helm of MGAO, Matt's approach is driven by strong ideas that respond to context. He balances the purity of a concept with practical, meaningful considerations. His philosophy emphasises quality and simplicity. The importance of making thoughtful decisions in every project is never underestimated.

Matt's commitment to creating functional and resolved spaces reflects the studio's core values of being considered, honest, refined and passionate.



B.Arch Des, M.Arch, RAIA
reg. 18672 (VIC)
reg. 9683 (NSW)


Matt Ross Goodman

Edwin Jiang focuses on creating spaces that evoke unique feelings and memories. 

Edwin is passionate about the building process, and how different methods yield diverse outcomes. As an Associate Architect at MGAO, he excels as an all-rounder, with a notable strength in conceptualising spaces with a keen three-dimensional awareness. He is motivated by seeing ideas come to life as a project is built.

Edwin Jiang

Jonas Balano approaches architecture by deeply understanding the relationship between the site, its history, and the people who will inhabit the space. He values building strong relationships with all stakeholders, believing that collaboration brings out the best in people and results in better, more enjoyable projects. His goal is to create simple, responsive and quiet architecture.

Jonas’ passion for architecture stems from its ability to shape environments, evoke emotions and ultimately enhance everyday life. As an architect at MGAO, Jonas works across all project phases and uses a range of delivery methods– all while bringing an innate attention to detail.

Jonas Balano

Elias Hanna believes that architecture both reflects and shapes society, acting as a backdrop for life to unfold in meaningful ways. His multicultural upbringing inspires his architectural approach, cultivating a deep love for people, community, places and nature. As such, he aims to foster a sense of place through MGAO’s projects.

Elias approaches architecture with empathy. He enjoys being on-site and developing design and construction details alongside the MGAO team, builders and consultants. Elias embraces and responds to the complexity and constraints of sites and client briefs with good design as the focus.

Elias Hanna

Office in Collingwood

DESIGNVERSE

ARCHDAILY

AFASIA

Austins Cellar Door

ARCHELLO

INDESIGN LIVE

Revisited - House in Wye River

HOUSES

House in Kennett River

House in Caulfield North

SITE

GREEN

Base Cabin

House in Thirteenth Beach

LIEBAL

ENKI

Probono - Wye River

ARCHITECTS ASSIST

House in Wye River

PUBLICATION

ARTICHOKE

House in Woollahra

EmAGN 'Talk resi to me'

LECTURE

Houuse in Woollahra

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HABITUS LIVING

HABITUS

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EXHIBITION

CEMINTEL

WALLPAPER

Phoenix takes 5

INTERVIEW

House in Northcote

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NAM #34

OPUMO

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