Christopher Martin

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About Christopher Martin

Successful projects result from a shared vision and journey between an owner and architect." Chris inspires the firm’s architects through his high level designs and creative direction. He values the exploratory process, where the answers to ‘why’ and ‘how’ are discovered collaboratively with clients and lead to original, sophisticated solutions. His designs draw largely on memories associated with a campus, institution, or moment in time to produce an enduring facility that respects the character and history of an institution. Just as expressions of art, music or literature transcend time, Chris believes architecture provides a similar link, connecting the past to the future by blending innovation with an appreciation for the existing campus context. A founding member and current President of Wilson Architects, Chris provides strong project leadership through his high standards for design excellence combined with nearly 30 years of working closely with academic clients to make their visions possible. Effectively guiding the balance between project design and technical demands, Chris enjoys designing innovative environments that foster scientific discovery.