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Within sacred Shinnecock Indian land, the aim was to reimagine structure while leaving the land untouched. The result honors culture through sustainable materials and a passive-active net-zero design rooted in reverence and resilience. Native landscaping and pollinator gardens shape meditative, enduring forms. Built with weathered wood, glass, and interior craftsmanship, they sit lightly—whispering legacy, sustainability, and belonging.
As Principal, I lead with vision and experience to shape sustainable, timeless homes rooted in place. My work blends refined craftsmanship, contextual sensitivity, and high-performance design. I focus on how light, sound, texture, and scent shape experience—natural wood, clay plaster, and non-toxic materials all matter. Each project begins with a deep study of site, climate, and values, and is guided from concept to completion with care, collaboration, and respect for nature.
2024 – AIA Long Island ARCHI Awards
Montauk Surfside
Award: Residential Single-Family (Budget $1–3M)
Recognized for: site-responsive design, timeless form, and energy-efficient systems
Azurest Legacy
Award: Residential Single-Family (Budget $1–3M)
Recognized for: passive-tech integration, sustainable cladding, historic site sensitivity
2022 – AIA Peconic Design Awards
Tolan House (Gwathmey house renovation, Amagansett)
Award: Honor Award – Historic Preservation / Adaptive Reuse
Recognized for: sensitive adaptive reuse and architectural preservation
2020 – AIA Peconic Design Awards
Sagaponack Farmstand (historic Long Island farmstead)
Award: Outstanding Achievement – Historic Preservation / Adaptive Reuse
Recognized for: preserving rural vernacular character with refined detailing
Publications & Recognition
Featured in the book New View: Twenty Magnificent Homes by Northeast Architects
Project: Tolan House
Highlights Martin Architects’ attention to legacy architecture and modern re-interpretation