While little is known about Roger Matthews at this time, the architect worked for Richard George Wheeler for a number of years and produced a number of strong designs - mostly in La Jolla where he lived prior to moving to Rancho Santa Fe.
Roger Matthews chose not to join the exodus that formed Tucker Sadler & Bennett in 1959. Instead, he continued to work for Richard George Wheeler - remaining loyal to his mentor.
Matthews designed several of his own residential projects as Wheeler's office grew toward larger commercial projects -- building a custom home, at the time, for a client was seemingly not viewed as a conflict of interest.
By 1974, the partnership of Matthews-Leahy Associates was formed and was working on Washington Tower.
Apartments (1960)
5445 55th Street, San Diego
*Attribution by December 20, 1959 San Diego Union rendering
Brothers Residence (1952)
962 West 4th Avenue, Escondido
*Attribution
Burhans Residence (1954)
9036 La Jolla Shores Lane, La Jolla
*Attribution directly from Dan Burhans, the son of the original client; Demolished
Central Federal Savings & Loan (1964)
1661 Rosecrans, Point Loma
*Attribution by March 8, 1964 San Diego Union rendering; names Wheeler staffer Roger Matthews as designer and project architect.
Koosed, Howard & Janet Residence (1961)
4951 Yerba Santa Drive, Alvarado Estates
Klatt, Joseph L. Spec House (1956)
6161 Terryhill Drive, La Jolla
*Advertised in July 1956 as an "Outstanding Modern Home" was purchased by Mr. & Mrs. Fred Antelline in October '56.
Private Residence (1959)
5622 Linda Rosa Avenue, La Jolla
Private Residence (1962)
2422 Via Siena, La Jolla
*Attribution by 2024 real estate listing; share a number of attributions with the Swortwood Spec homes
Swortwood, Lloyd and Raymona Spec House (1962)
2311 Via Siena, La Jolla
*Attribution by historic designation report for 7390 Via Capri
Swortwood, Lloyd and Raymona Spec House (1961)
7390 Via Capri, La Jolla
*The February 1970 issue of Sunset Magazine states "designed by architect Roger Matheson" but it is likely by Matthews. Built by contractor Richard Hamlin. The house features Russell Forester Additions circa 1968-1970 and landscape design by Wimmer & Yamada
Salomon, Colonel Irving Penthouse (1959)
3200 Sixth Avenue, Bankers Hill
*According to the April 1960 issue of San Diego Magazine, 'designer' Roger Matthews worked on this project in collaboration with architect Henry Hester and interior designer Jerry Jerome.
Washington Tower (1974)
515 Washington Street, San Diego
*Attribution by February 24, 1974 San Diego Union rendering
Wyland Residence (1955)
2434 Choya Canyon, Escondido
*Attribution
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