Albert C. Martin, Jr.

Albert C. Martin, Jr.
Born (1913-08-03)August 3, 1913
Los Angeles, California, USA
Died March 30, 2006(2006-03-30) (aged 92)
San Luis Obispo, California, USA
Nationality American
Alma mater USC School of Architecture
Occupation Architect
Buildings St. Basil Catholic Church

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.[1]

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 who assumed management of the firm after World War II.[1]

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.[1] He and his brother slowly turned over control of the firm to Albert's son, David C. Martin (born October 7, 1942), and Edward's son, Christopher C. Martin (born June 19, 1950), between 1984 and 1990.[1]

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 since World War II."[2]

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.[2]

Death

He died on March 30, 2006 in San Luis Obispo, California.

Firm's architectural work during Martin Jr.'s tenure

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tony Illia L.A. Architect Albert C. Martin Dies April 17, 2006 Architectural Record
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dennis McLellan Albert C. Martin Jr., 92; Architect Helped Shape Los Angeles Skyline, Obituary April 04, 2006 Los Angeles Times
  3. Pacific Coast Architectural Database

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