John Martin

John Martin is an accomplished architect with extensive experience in the field, holding the position of Associate Principal and Associate Director at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill since October 2016. Martin also serves as the Director of Oblique Office, a platform for architectural research and publications. Previous roles include Project Architect at Gensler, where notable projects included the development of a significant office building in Irvine, renovations at the US Bank Tower in Los Angeles, and a facilities study for California State University, Fullerton. Prior to Gensler, Martin was an Associate Principal at AECOM, contributing to major projects such as the LAPD Police Administration Building and the Long Beach Courthouse. Other notable positions were held at Daly Genik, John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects, and Hodgetts + Fung. Educational qualifications include a Master of Architecture from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UC San Diego.