About Us

Jennifer Martin

Principal Architect / Owner

Jennifer has over 25 years of experience in the professional architecture field in a wide range of projects across the central coast of California. She has worked on projects that range from custom homes, government buildings, art galleries, commercial improvements, multi family dwellings and mixed use projects. Her goal is to provide creative design solutions that enhance the quality of the experience for the end user and that satisfies the objectives of the client.

Jen is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and strives to create solid relationships that put effective communication and project quality first. Part of the process is to provide coordination of all consultants and construction resources to help launch the project into reality and maintain an active team throughout the process. Coordination with navigating the permitting system and planning process in all of the different jurisdictions allows the client to focus on the needs and demands of the project at hand.

Jennifer Martin

Education, Qualifications, and Certifications

Bachelor of Architecture

  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA. 1999

Professional Certifications

  • California State Architects Board, June 2004
  • NCARB Certification Number 11321
  • Florida Architecture License (#AR103610)

Key Qualifications

  • Management of design and planning of Architectural projects from pre-design through construction administration
  • Focus on Client relationship and communication throughout projects
  • Specialized in preparation and organization of entitlement packages and presentations
  • Experience in custom homes, multifamily and mixed-use projects
  • Skilled in BIM software as a complete approach to design and drafting of architectural projects.

Employment

Professional Development in Architecture

  • JM Architecture, Owner, Founded 2008 Arroyo Grande, CA
    • (Formerly – Elements Architecture + Design)
  • LGA Architecture, April 1999 to January 2009 Pismo Beach, CA
  • VRR Architecture, January 1996 to April 1999 Santa Maria, CA

Professional Affiliations and Appointments

  • California Architects Board, License #C29802
  • American Institute of Architecture, AIA, 2005-2008
  • Planning Commissioner City of Arroyo Grande, 2010 – 2014