Albert Carey Martin Jr. (August 3, 1913 – March 30, 2006) was an American
architect. He carried on the legacy of his architect father,
Albert C. Martin. The
Los Angeles firm they established is known as AC Martin Partners.
[Tony Illi]
L.A. Architect Albert C. Martin Dies April 17, 2006 Architectural Record
Biography
Early life
Albert Carey Martin Jr. was born on August 3, 1913, in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from the
USC School of Architecture.
Career
He started his career at his father's firm in 1936 along with his brother, J. Edward Martin (October 23, 1916 – November 22, 2004), a
structural engineer
Structural engineers analyze, design, plan, and research structural components and structural systems to achieve design goals and ensure the safety and comfort of users or occupants. Their work takes account mainly of safety, technical, economic ...
who assumed management of the firm after
World War II.
[
His firm designed the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Building. Martin used various styles from a " Rationalist International language" to more Expressionist designs.][ He and his brother slowly turned over control of the firm to Albert's son, ]David C. Martin
David C. Martin is an American architect and was previously a design principal of Los Angeles-based firm A.C. Martin Partners. Since joining the company in 1968, he has overseen the creation of Figueroa at Wilshire, formerly Sanwa Bank Plaza a ...
(born October 7, 1942), and Edward's son, Christopher C. Martin (born June 19, 1950), between 1984 and 1990.[
According to the '' Los Angeles Times'', the firm was credited for "more than 50 percent of all the major buildings erected in ]Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) contains the central business district of Los Angeles. In addition, it contains a diverse residential area of some 85,000 people, and covers . A 2013 study found that the district is home to over 500,000 jobs. It is ...
since World War II."[Dennis McLella]
Albert C. Martin Jr., 92
Architect Helped Shape Los Angeles Skyline, Obituary April 04, 2006 ''Los Angeles Times''
Martin designed Union Bank Plaza, a landmark skyscraper in Los Angeles. This 42-story office tower was the first building in the city taller than L.A. City Hall, which his father helped to design. Built in the International Style International style may refer to:
* International Style (architecture), the early 20th century modern movement in architecture
*International style (art), the International Gothic style in medieval art
*International Style (dancing), a term used in ...
, Union Bank Plaza was completed in 1966.
He was a fellow of the American Institute of Architects and was chosen by the USC School of Architecture as its distinguished alumnus of 1990. He was a sailing enthusiast and raced at least five times in the trans-Pacific to Hawaii competition.[
]
Death
He died on March 30, 2006, in San Luis Obispo, California.
Firm's architectural work during Martin Jr.'s tenure
* Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Building at 111 North Hope Street (1965)[
* ]Union Bank Plaza
Union Bank Plaza is a 40-story, office skyscraper located on South Figueroa Street in Downtown Los Angeles, California.
History
Construction of the building began in 1965 and was completed in 1968. It is currently the 22nd tallest building ...
on Figueroa Street (1967)[
* One Space Park, the TRW science research park in ]Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach (Spanish for ''round'') is a coastal city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, located in the South Bay (Los Angeles County), South Bay region of the Greater Los Angeles area. It is one of three adjacent Beach Cities, b ...
(1968)[
* ]St. Basil Catholic Church
St. Basil Catholic Church is a Catholic Church parish of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Serving the archdiocese's Our Lady of the Angels Pastoral Region, the Roman Rite parish is located at 3611 Wilshire Boulevard in the Wilshire district of Lo ...
on Wilshire Boulevard (1969)[
* ]1900 Avenue of the Stars
1900 Avenue of the Stars is a high-rise office building located in Century City, Los Angeles, California.
Location
The building is located at 1900 on the Avenue of the Stars in Century City in West Los Angeles.
History
It was designed by renowne ...
, Century City, Los Angeles (1970).[
* ARCO Plaza on South Flower Street (1973)][
* Security Pacific Bank Plaza on South Flower Street (1975)][
]
References
External links
AC Martin Website
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1913 births
2006 deaths
20th-century American architects
Architects from Los Angeles
Architects of Roman Catholic churches
Fellows of the American Institute of Architects