I’ve always been drawn to making places.

Matthew Maher is the founder and principal architect of Lagom Architects in Boulder, Colorado. His work unifies architectural craft, environmental responsibility, and a collaborative approach to create homes that are comfortable, enduring, and personal.

Growing up among the lakes and mountains of New Hampshire, Matthew initially learned about building from his father, a custom home builder. Those early experiences sparked an interest in how architecture relates to the land and how careful decisions shape a finished home.

After college, Matthew joined a design-build firm in Bellingham, Washington, before spending a decade leading his own practice on Orcas Island. That chapter gave him a deep understanding of how design ideas become buildings and a lasting respect for the people who bring them to life.

Matthew moved to Boulder in 2014, where he focused on high-performance homes and Passive House design. His work at Barrett Studio Architects further shaped his architectural judgment and creative process. He founded Lagom in 2023 to bring those experiences together in a practice grounded in thoughtful design, lasting quality, and care for the environment.

Outside the studio, Matthew spends time cycling, skiing, and fishing. He also enjoys getting lost in a good book or film—such as his favorites, Dove: the story of a young man's adventures as he navigates his small sail boat around the world in the 1960's and A River Runs Through It, for its narrative on brotherhood set in the stunning beauty of frontier Montana. His weekends are often spent sharing his appreciation for the outdoors with his family and community.