Experience
ranging from large-scale masterplans, such as Riyadh’s Diriyah Gate, Dubai’s Expo 2020, and Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island, to design and delivery of many key strategic assets.
I am confident leading innovative and complex designs, as evidenced by multiple accolades, including awards for design, development and sustainability.
Profile
Passionate about how people live, work, and enjoy spaces. With over 25 years of experience, I am a seasoned development director and design leader. Throughout my career, I have successfully led design and delivery on numerous project types for a diverse array of clients, developers, and architects.
My expertise spans various sectors, including masterplan leadership, urban design, hospitality, residential, commercial, cultural, entertainment, and retail.
Excel in leading innovative and complex designs, a fact evidenced by multiple accolades in design, development, and sustainability.
Notably, I led the 2021 Terra, The Sustainability Pavilion at Expo 2020, which won the World Architecture Festival 2021’s Best Building award and achieved LEED Platinum certification.
My leadership at the World Expo 2020 exemplifies my ability to deliver complex projects from concept to completion and handover, incorporating innovative design into internationally visible contexts.
My experience includes large-scale masterplans such as Riyadh’s Diriyah Gate, Dubai Expo 2020, and Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island, as well as the design and delivery of key strategic assets.
Terra, The Sustainability Pavilion, Expo 2020: showcases my dedication to environmentally conscious design, including net zero energy and net zero water accomplishing LEED Platinum certification. Designed by Grimshaw and engineered by Buro Happold, Terra features 9000 sq m of solar panels in a large canopy and 18 rotating “energy trees
Key career highlights
Leadership of early design of several Hospitality projects for JCDC Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Managed key Cultural Assets during a critical phase of development in Saudi Arabia’s cultural capital, featuring At Turaif UNESCO World Heritage Site, the site of the birth of the Saudi Nation.
Completion of critical Expo 2020 permanent assets procured through an international design competition while employed by Emaar and reporting to leadership at Expo 2020. The Expo projects demonstrate my capability to manage complex, signature projects within ambitious timelines in a multi-layered stakeholder environment.
Expertise:
Employed by government client organisations, private developers, architects, and consultant advisories, My expertise extends beyond individual projects, championing agile, adaptive, and creative approaches across a diverse portfolio of assets from residential to retail to hospitality to culture.
Development Management
Including master planning, urban planning, architecture, culture led masterplans, landscape architecture, interiors, and exhibitions. Proven ability to lead functional, elegant, and sustainable designs.
I am passionate about using design to improve people’s lives through enriching spaces and buildings.
Design Management
Lead and manage complex projects from pre-concept to construction and handover.Successfully delivered projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Developed innovative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners.
Sustainability
Strong understanding of sustainability principles and practices.
Experience in incorporating sustainability into project design, construction, and operation.Commitment to creating a more sustainable future. SkillsStrong understanding of design at all stages and construction.Strong understanding of procurement and contracts.Strong understanding of project life cycle, budgets, programs.Strong user of Excel, InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and MS project
Experience in all types of residential projects, from Developer, led masterplans, and Olympic Village units to Luxury Towers and Hotels to affordable Housing and Coliving
Cultural projects such as Australian National Art Gallery Extension, the Qatar Musuem Fire station, an Artists in residence program with Galleries and Studios, to the leading Expo 2020 Pavilion projects, the Sustainability Pavilion, Terra and Alif the Mobility Pavilion.
Retail projects including Regional shopping malls, Convienience Retail, Office towers, and mixed use projects based on Retail foundations.
Hospitality projects include Luxury 7-star Hotels, 5-star Hotels, and branded serviced apartments and resorts.
Immersive Exhibition experiences developed with world leading creators including multil -Oscar winners Weta Workshop and Magnopus
Experience designs led by Sir Tim Smit and Sir Richard Taylor
From Australia's most successful high-end retail mall, Westfield Bondi Junction, to Dubai's showcase for sustainable Net Zero buildings, Terra the Sustainability Pavilion, Martin has delivered world-class projects on budget.
