About
Visionary educator, architect, builder, construction manager, and writer with over 30 years of global leadership in design, construction, and real estate development. Expert at merging innovative design with strategic business vision (currently admitted to the Harvard Business School CLIMB program and the Quantic University MBA programs). Known for award-winning projects across 4 continents, academic contributions, and fostering community-driven initiatives.
Key Areas of Expertise
Architectural Design and Urbanism | Transcontinental Project Management •Construction | Management, Operations, and Real Estate Administration •Stakeholder Collaboration | Owner Representation to Industry, Government, Leadership, Regulatory Agencies, and Community
•Academic Leadership | Curriculum Development | Lecturing and Publications •Software: AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Shapr3D, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Excel, Sustainable Design Tools, AI for Design Rendering and Business Planning
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Experience
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Principal / Designer
Oficina Martínez Zellner LLC · Self-employed
Aug 2004 –
Present
21 yrs 6 mos
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Professional Experience
Founder, CEO and Principal Designer | Oficina Martínez Zellner LLC (2004 - Present)
Leading design, construction, and investment strategies for local, national, and international real estate clients.•Heading developments exceeding $5 million in Central America, emphasizing sustainable practices.
Directed urban design for public and private sectors, awarded 3 AIA prizes .
•Managed multifunctional teams for large-scale infrastructure projects in LATAM, Asia, MENA, and North America.
•Design lead on developments over $150 million worldwide with a sustainability focus.
Education
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Harvard University
Master of Architecture, Architecture
1997 – 1999
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Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Architectural Design, Architecture
1989 – 1994