From cubbies in the bush to projects in Melbourne, London, and New York, Martin’s career has spanned continents, practices, and passions. Now an Associate at FXCollaborative, he reflects on what drives him as an architect and his advocacy for diversity through Build Out Alliance.

00:00 Intro

02:51 Designing for the end user’s needs and enjoyment

05:38 DIY projects family building and formal training

08:09 London office planting the seed for international work

11:49 Getting licensed from the UK to New York

16:19 Balancing the technical and creative sides of architecture

18:49 Taking projects from concept through to completion

21:32 Working in London compared with New York contracts

24:10 Investing time in relearning codes and licensing

26:43 Build Out Alliance advocacy and LGBTQ+ support

29:33 Splitting time between comfort and work quality

32:21 Building awareness and inclusivity in the creative industry

36:18 Gaining opportunities and confidence through Build Out Alliance

39:14 Navigating straight environments and the energy of code switching

42:40 Designing with inclusivity and community in mind4

5:11 Making the move to New York and the mainland

48:02 Supporting queer communities through architecture and advocacy