MATTHEW PEACOCK, AIA
The reason that I chose architecture as a career, is that this role allows me to pursue projects which I feel make a significant contribution to our built environment. But more importantly it gives me the platform to go out and advocate for the issues that I am most passionate about. These efforts are focused around placemaking; with an emphasis on smart growth, walkability, sustainability, and the arts in order to develop healthy, vibrant communities. I am a champion for these as community building blocks, and I strive to align the people and resources necessary to advance them in a positive vision for all cities. These types of projects are my passion because of the impact that they have on their surroundings, both culturally as well as economically. When we renew our history instead of tearing it down, it only strengthens our community identity. I view every project as an opportunity to improve the quality of life for its users.
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Education
University of Oklahoma 2000-2006
Bachelors of Architecture / Minor of Philosophy
Recipient 2006 Honors College Research Grant
Application-Based Programs
FBI Citizen’s Academy 2025
Leadership Oklahoma Class 34
Leadership Oklahoma City Class 39
Leadership Exchange Academy Fall 2020
Leadership Norman Class of 2019
Citizen’s Police Academy 2019
Oklahoma Nature Conservancy Leadership Academy 2018
OKConnect Class 13
Awards / Recognitions
Journal Record Readers Choice Awards Best Architect 2025
405 Magazine The Metro’s Most Influential 2023
Congress for the New Urbanism Scholarship Recipient 2023
Journal Record Excellence in Construction and Real Estate 2022
Norman Transcript Readers Choice Awards Best Architect 2022-2025
Journal Record Achievers Under 40 Class of 2020
OK Gazette 40 Under 40 Class of 2018
Norman Next Under 40 Class of 2018
Leadership Roles
City of Norman - Mayor Pro Tem (2022-2026)
City of Norman - Councilmember Ward 2 (2024-26)
City of Norman - Councilmember Ward 8 (2020-22, 2022-24)
City of Norman - Business and Community Affairs (2021-current)
Incremental Development Alliance - Faculty (2025-current)
OUBCC Affordable Housing and Consolidated Dwellings (2026)
Civic or Community Service Organizations
Norman Public Schools - Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee (2024-2026)
Norman Economic Development Coalition - Chair, OneNorman Visioning (2023)
Strong Towns Community Action Lab Recipient (2023-2024)
Leadership Oklahoma - Development Committee (2022-current)
Urban Land Institute - Membership Chair (2021-2024)
Urban Land Institute - Impact Awards Juror (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
Prairie House Preservation Society - Founding Board Member (2022-2024)
Placekeepers - Mentor (2021-2022)
UrbanPlan - Instructor / Mentor (2020-2022)
University of Oklahoma MBA Program - Applied Field Project Mentor (2020-2024)
City of Norman - Planning Commissioner Ward 8 (2019-2020)
Norman Arts Council (Board of Directors 2018-20)
Norman Rotary Club (Board of Directors 2017-20)
Firehouse Art Center (Board of Directors 2018-20)
United Way (Education Council, 2018-20)
Citizens Advisory Board (Board of Directors 2017-2018)
Friend's of the Norman Library (Board of Directors 2017-2019)
Loveworks Leadership (Mentor 2017-19)
Mission of Hope Haiti (On-Site Volunteer 2017)
Professional Memberships
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Oklahoma Municipal League (OML)
Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Congress for New Urbanism (CNU)
Rotary International (RI)
Miscellaneous
Co-Owner of Relic Revival, a shop specializing in mid-century modern furniture and design.
Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.