About
Matt Cornelius
AIA NCARB
Founding Principal
Founded in 2018, Formelier is a professional architecture firm specializing in retail, workplace, laboratory, and industrial projects. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, we offer a variety of services and expertise on a regional and national level. Our firm is experienced in projects of all sizes and project delivery methods.
Matt brings over 15 years of wide-ranging architectural and business experience to Formelier. Licensed in California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, Matt has an impressive background which includes work with high-profile, multi-national brands such as Apple, Dior, and Bio-Rad.
Expertise
Retail
Formelier brings a thoughtful, brand-focused approach to retail environments. We design spaces that feel both distinctive and practical, helping clients create lasting impressions while meeting business expectations.
Workplace
We specialize in creating adaptable, people-centered office environments which emphasize collaboration and flexibility. The result is a workspace that supports productivity without unnecessary complexity.
Laboratory
We excel at designing and renovating lab environments that balance safety, workflow efficiency, and future flexibility. We focus on clean, well-organized facilities which provide teams the spaces they need to do their best work.
Industrial
Formelier takes a practical, value-focused approach to manufacturing and warehouse projects. We design cost effective, efficient facilities that maximize usable space and improve workflow.
Services
Architecture
Formelier offers a wide range of professional architectural services including:
- Feasibility Studies
- Programming
- Surveys and As-Built Drawings
- Concepts and Schematic Design
- Construction Drawings
- Permitting
- Construction Administration
- Peer Review
- General Consulting
Code Compliance
Whether you want to assess and mitigate liability, need to meet insurance, financial, or municipal requirements, or simply want to keep up with the latest codes, we can survey your property and identify deficiencies and potential areas of improvement for:
- Use and Occupancy
- ADA Accessibility
- Fire and Life Safety
- Sustainability
- Energy and Building Envelope
Entitlements
Formelier can assist with planning, analysis, and navigating regulatory processes needed for a project to move from idea to approved development.
- Use Permits and Variances
- Zoning and Land Use
- Exhibits, Renderings, and Narratives
- Applications and Project Representation
- Coordinate with Community Stakeholders
- Public Meetings, Design Review Hearings
- Planning Commission Presentations
Philosophy
At Formelier, we believe all projects are a unique opportunity to create value, not only in the final product but also in the efforts which lead us to it. This philosophy is rooted in our commitment to balance design excellence with practical execution. Our dedication to stakeholder satisfaction and attention to detail aims to raise the bar on the level of service that can be expected when working with an architect.
Clients
Contact
Address
6101 Bollinger Canyon Rd, Ste 385
San Ramon, CA 94583
Phone
925 337 2999