Who we are
STILL THREE ARCHITECTS believe architecture is beyond just buildings—it is a way of making space for stillness in a restless world. Led by Matthew Celmer, Hyon Woo Scott Chung, and Nash Waters, our collaborative studio creates enduring, thoughtful, and responsive designs that embody a sense of calm, clarity, and longevity. With studios in New York and New Jersey, we work across a diverse range of projects—from residential homes to institutional, commercial to cultural—with the shared goal of crafting spaces that reflect both their time and place.
Rooted in a belief that architecture should be both enduring and adaptable, our work is characterized by a sensitivity to local landscapes and the sensory experience of space. We cherish the tactile and atmospheric, curating warmth, texture, scale, and light to create unique environments that speak to the people who inhabit them.
Our buildings are designed to foster connection—not only between individuals and the spaces they live in but also between architecture and the natural world. With an emphasis on sustainability and an exploration of materials, we delight in the details that make each project distinctly tied to its surroundings. The spaces we create are not just built for the present—they are meant to evolve over time, adapting to the lives that unfold within.
We work with optimism and craft, seeking to tell the story of each place and offering a calm counterpoint to the noise of modern life. Through our work, we aim to create architecture that belongs to the land, that celebrates its history and culture, and that continues to inspire long after it is built.
Our Story
Still Three Architects was founded by partners Matthew Celmer, Hyon Woo Scott Chung, and Nash Waters, a team brought together by shared values and years of collaboration. They formed a close bond after a chance meeting in 2016 as coworkers at an award-winning NYC-based architecture, landscape, and urban design firm. With a focus on craft, clarity, and connection, Matthew, Scott, and Nash continue to work side by side, still practicing, still innovating, and still here, shaping spaces that reflect their collective values.
Matthew Celmer, Founding Partner, RA, NCARB
Matthew is the founder of MCV, an architecture and design studio based in Brooklyn, New York. Matthew is inspired by the intersection of everyday life, architecture, and art. He understands architecture as a creative pursuit, viewing each new project as an opportunity to question the conventions of our built environment.
Matthew received his Bachelor of Architecture from Florida Atlantic University and his Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University, where he was awarded the Lucille Smyser Lowenfish Memorial Prize.
Matthew previously worked at the prestigious architecture firms of Weiss/Manfredi, SOM & LEESER Architecture. In tandem with practice, Matthew is an educator who has formerly taught at Syracuse University and the New York City College of Technology.
Hyon Woo Scott Chung, Founding Partner
Hyon Woo Scott Chung is a visionary architectural and urban designer, educator, and researcher. He is a Full Time Professor of Architecture at Parsons School of Design, and the founder of HWS Design Studio. Previously, he shared his expertise by teaching architectural design studios at Columbia University, Graduate School of Architecture Planning and Preservation.
He received his Bachelor of Architecture from Sci-Arc (Southern California Institute of Architecture) and his Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University.
Hyon Woo Scott has more than a decade of experience in the field of architecture and has worked with Weiss/Manfredi as a Senior Project Architect. In addition to his professional experiences, he has also led several international architectural and urban design workshops and delivered a variety of lectures at Korea University.
Nash Waters, Founding Partner, RA, AIA, NCARB
Nash Waters is the founder of Nash Waters | Architecture, an architecture and design studio based in New Jersey. He is a licensed architect and designer known for his breadth of detail and creative capacity. He is deeply interested in the connection between people and place and has imbues projects with material richness and a dedicated architectural discipline.
Nash received his Master of Architecture degree from Washington University in St. Louis, where he graduated with honors and was awarded the American Institute of Architects Certificate of Merit.
Prior to founding his studio, Nash worked with international award-winning architecture firms in New York City. He has also been a visiting instructor at the University of Missouri Department of Architectural Studies and a guest reviewer at Columbia GSAPP, New York City College of Technology, New York Institute of Technology, and Washington University in St. Louis.
Nash believes in the potential for architecture to transform the way we live. He designs projects that enrich daily life and meet the diverse needs of individual clients and the larger communities we serve.