Burke Bair

Burke brings 25 years of professional experience in residential and commercial architecture throughout California, Arizona, Utah, and Idaho with design expertise in rental apartments, infill development, small lot cluster homes, townhomes, and single-family development. His expertise lies in business development, contracts, budgeting, design, and project management. Burke received a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management from the University of Phoenix.

Bee Rarewala

As CSO, Bee drives business growth through vision-led, strategic planning and acts as a change agent for firmwide transformation. She facilitates key initiatives and investments, drives continuous improvement, and oversees business development strategy, marketing, and communications for the firm. Bee has centered her 20-plus-year career at the nexus of design thinking and business strategy with a passion for developing the next generation of talent and cultivating a culture responsive to both. She mentors students and professionals, and currently serves on several industry boards.

Low Carbon & Regenerative Design

Low Carbon & Regenerative Design

AC Martin welcomed Dr. Pablo La Roche to present “Low Carbon & Regenerative Design” as part of Environmental Awareness Month events organized by our Sustainability Committee. Dr. La Roche is Professor of Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona and recently was the interim Director of the Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies. He is also a Principal & Sustainable Design Director at CallisonRTKL where he leads the firm’s sustainability initiatives and works on projects worldwide. In his presentation, Dr.

Environmental Awareness Month Kickoff

Environmental Awareness Month Kickoff

AC Martin’s sustainability committee kicked off Environmental Awareness Month by welcoming Dr. Eric Carbonnier, Associate Professor & Chair of Sustainable Practices Program at Woodbury University, for an in-person (and virtual for our Northern California offices) lunch and learn presentation. Dr. Carbon, as he is referred to by his students, presented “Social Contract with Nature and Humanity.” We reviewed topics including the restorative theory, biomimicry, and our social contract with nature.

Autodesk Technology Engagement Center

Autodesk Technology Engagement Center

The Autodesk Technology Engagement Center will focus on closing equity gaps in STEM degree pathways and inspiring historically underrepresented minorities in STEM to pursue high-demand careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The center will house academic programs for the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the Global Hispanic Serving Institution Equity Innovation Hub. AC Martin is proud to have designed this very important project that will positively impact the future of students. Groundbreaking for the project is April 14, 2023.

Scott Taylor

Scott Taylor is a Senior Project Manager in AC Martin’s Los Angeles office. He has close to 30 years of architectural experience in mixed-use towers, high and mid-rise residential, and complex commercial projects with multiple stakeholders. Scott brings knowledge of multiple project delivery methods, including projects that were hard to bid, negotiated, and design-build. He provides exceptional client-based professional services through clear communication with all team members including the client, consultants, city officials, and others.

Allison Sumner

Allison is a Senior Project Manager in AC Martin’s Los Angeles office. With 20 years in the field of architecture, she has been actively involved in various project types such as market-rate residential, senior housing, and adaptive reuse. She is passionate about providing excellent project management with her hands-on approach. Her attention to maintaining clear communication between the owner, consultants, city officials, and other team members ensures that each project runs smoothly from design development to the certificate of occupancy.

Paul Veloz

Paul has over 30 years of experience focused on the use of technology in architectural design and was instrumental in the adoption of BIM and Information Technology for many notable firms. He has expert knowledge of a diverse range of AEC technologies, including the many workflows used for BIM. Paul works with digital practice teams in the use, support, and application of Revit, Dynamo, Navisworks, Virtual Reality, and other related technologies.

Sami Khoury

Sami is an Associate Principal and Project Director of commercial and multifamily projects. He is versatile with strong abilities in organizational and strategic planning, staffing, budgeting, forecasting, fee structuring, and contract writing and administration using AIA and FIDIC contracts. Sami has excellent understanding of real estate development and finance in urban planning, architectural design, and construction.

Satoshi Teshima

Satoshi is an award-winning design leader who strives to create engaging and thoughtful environments that serve communities. He unconditionally embraces collaboration working closely with stakeholders and leading design teams to interpret and distill the vast array of desires and goals set by our clients and communities; the result is a very specific, authentic, and highly contextual solution. With a keen sense of social responsibility, Satoshi believes that well designed physical environments can enhance one’s well-being, improve learning, and contribute to the overall human experience.

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