Founded in 1906, AC Martin is a California-based architecture, planning, interior to create enduring environments for the 21st century. With a continuous design legacy that spans more than four generations, the firm has pioneered groundbreaking technologies and critical thought leadership in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.
AC Martin is responsible for designing many iconic landmarks in Los Angeles, including City Hall, the John Ferraro / LA Department of Water and Power building, Bank of America Plaza, several towers in downtown Los Angeles, and most recently Wilshire Grand Center, the tallest building west of the Mississippi River. The firm’s work continues to evolve and innovate, designing the first mass timber laboratory building in Humboldt for the Cal State University system, and a supportive housing development for foster youth in Palmdale for Together California, an organization that aims to keep foster youth together with their siblings.
Tom Hsieh, the firm’s Chief Executive Officer, has been instrumental in expanding the firm’s footprint through acquisitions and strategic leadership while ensuring it continues to be a socially responsible firm. AC Martin’s design process supports a progressive, socially responsible approach. The firm centers its work around an equity-based design approach, informed through listening to the voices of the unheard. With a high ratio of women in leadership roles, recruitment efforts have successfully focused on hiring leadership with a diverse range of expertise to grow the firm’s impact.
