Matthew Ferguson, MArch

Matthew Ferguson is an Education/Research Officer in the unit of Structural Engineering and Design of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and an engineer at Octatube. Within the Robotic Architectural and Structural Design (ROASD) group, his work focuses on supporting students and researchers in navigating the complexities of digital fabrication.

Through hands-on mentorship in the laboratory, he aims to help the next generation of engineers develop a holistic perspective that bridges the gap between digital processes and physical craft. Key topics concern the application of robotics in construction, including 3D concrete printing, fibre winding, and timber assembly, with an emphasis on balancing material and manufacturing constraints with design intent.

Matthew Ferguson obtained his Master of Architecture (MArch) in Design for Manufacture from The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, in 2018. His studies focused on the intersection of architectural design and advanced manufacturing. Following this, he conducted an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in Smart Buildings and Cities at TU/e. This research focused on the development of digital design tools for 3D concrete printing, specifically investigating design freedom and assembly logic for structural bridge applications. He obtained his EngD degree in 2022.

Alongside his role at TU/e, Matthew is an engineer at Octatube, specialising in design-to-fabrication for complex bespoke facades in the UK and the Netherlands. His professional background includes roles at Facit Homes and Cake Industries in London, where he focused on Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) for timber and steel structures.