The firm of Martinez Architects, Inc. (MAI) was founded in 1981 by Norberto R. Martinez, AIA, and has successfully grown at a moderate yearly rate, becoming a very strong Architectural, Planning, Interiors, and Project Management firm.
For 25 years, our outstanding performance record  has been the main reason why MAI has received many repeat assignments from both governmental agencies and private industry.  We have established our reputation by the quality of our work, our compliance with performance schedules, and our adherence to design and construction budgets.
MAI is highly experienced in the areas of site studies and master planning; design of new construction; rehabilitation and remodel of existing structures; and the preservation of historical buildings in the Southern California area.
The types of structures for which MAI has provided architectural and engineering services includes schools, city halls, libraries, administrative offices, community and child care centers, maintenance facilities, materials recovery facilities, manufacturing and warehousing facilities, and housing projects. Martinez Architects and its consultants have assembled an innovative team that provides multidisciplinary architectural/engineering services in the following areas:
Architectural Design: Master planning, project management and construction administration
Interior Design: Specifications and procurement of furniture and furnishings
Facility Planning: Sustainable building and operation and maintenance
Engineering: Paving and grading, drainage, mapping, and field surveys
Structural Engineering: Design for resistance of seismic forces.
Mechanical Engineering: HVAC systems/controls, industrial ventilation, plumbing
Electrical Engineering: Power, lighting, fire alarm, communications, security.
Industrial Hygienist: Asbestos abatement.
Cost Estimating: Scheduling design and construction.
Landscaping: Plant selection and irrigation design.
Telecommunications: Data, Audio, and Visual
Martinez Architects is a 100% minority-owned business firm and uses small business firms and small disadvantaged business firms as consultants whenever possible.
For further information please contact one of our offices
Los Angeles County
8405 Pershing Drive, Suite 201
Playa del Rey, California 90293
Tel: 310.306.4708 Fax: 310.306.8896
Ventura County
755 Lakefield Road, Suite C
Thousand Oaks, California 91361
Tel: 805.494.7375 Fax: 805.494.9896
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Costa Mesa Downtown Recreation Facility, Gymnasium and Pool
City of Costa Mesa, CA  2001 - $3,800,000  26,000 sf
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Travis Air Force Base Physical Fitness Center
Department of the Navy EFA – West   2003 - $7,500,000  34,000 sf
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El Monte Aquatic and Teen Facility
City of Baldwin Park, CA  2003 - $14,000,000  52,500 sf
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Head Start
P2P Schools
5th & Patterson
Southwest
Elementary
Corporate
Yard
Ramona
CPW Teen Center & Skate Park Facility
El Monte Aquatic & Teen Facility
Costa Mesa Downtown Recreation Facility, Gym, & Pool
Travis Air Force Base Physical Fitness Center
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Central Park West Teen Center and Skate Park Facility
City of Baldwin Park, CA 2003 - $2,800,000  9,500 sf
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Chavez Elementary School
“P2P” Program (portables to permanent)
Oxnard School District
Oxnard, CA
2005 - $13,995,242
Martinez Architects is the architect and multi-prime construction manager
for seven elementary schools to the Oxnard School District.
Chavez, Curren, Driffill, Harrington, Kamala, Lemonwood, McKinna