This Black History Month, we honor the 2025 theme: "African Americans and Labor," recognizing the vital contributions of Black workers in shaping our nation’s economy and civil rights movements.⁠

Dr. Rex Fortune

CHICO – A grand opening ceremony was held to commemorate the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences building on February 4, 2025. The building is the newest and first Zero Net Energy building on the CSU Chico campus. Dean Ryan Patten was the emcee with remarks by Mechoopda Tribal member Dennis Remirez, President Perez, Provost Leslie Cornick, Danielle Martin-Spicer of AC Martin, and the BSS Student Senator and psychology major Tia Saunders.

Sami Khoury, Principal in AC Martin's San Diego office, was interviewed for a case study on how the firm is utilzing TestFit to accelerate feasibility studies, multiply design options, and enhance real-time collaboration with clients.

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AC Martin hosted the 2025 USC Architectural Guild Charrette at our Los Angeles office in the Wilshire Grand Center on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

The AC Martin Internship Program aims to enrich the education of architecture students through year-round internship opportunities. We actively engage in community outreach and recruitment events to boost the firm's visibility among students and young professionals. AC Martin's extensive experience in architecture, interiors, and planning creates collaborative opportunities for specialized design and technical expertise. 

AC Martin Principal, Susan O'Connell, has been named a Woman of Influence in Construction, Engineering & Architecture by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Two AC Martin designed projects have won awards for design excellence in the 2024 National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) design awards program. Together California: A Village for Brothers and Sisters in Palmdale, California won the award for Design Excellence in the Community Oriented Project category, and The Autodesk Technology Engagement Center at California State University, Northridge won the award for Design Excellence in the Large Unbuilt Project category. AC Martin is grateful to NOMA for this honor.

AC Martin Chief Strategy Officer, Bee Rarewala, has been named a Leader of Influence - Thriving in their 40s by the Los Angeles Business Journal. 

AC Martin is pleased to announce recent promotions within the firm! These talented individuals have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and leadership reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering exceptional design. AC Martin recognizes the strength of these leaders' expertise and the impact they bring to the firm and the industry.