Gary Martinez, FAIA, is an internationally recognized expert on the design of landmark performing and cultural arts centers. As a Partner and Studio Director at OTJ Ar- chitects, Gary leads with an unwavering belief in the power of architecture to inspire, engage, and heal, while recognizing that the results of his work must reflect the shared values of the communities in which he practices. Gary approaches the design of cultural and performing arts facilities by looking to the future experience of the community, patron, performer, and operator, even when the context of the venue is firmly rooted in the past. Since 1976, he has met the challenge of designing new facilities as well as renovating historic assets to accommodate op- era, symphony, chamber music, and a single public speaker in successive performance slots. By aligning practical solutions, sound project management, and exemplary ar- chitecture, Gary develops solutions that maximize flexibility, ease of operation, and versatility while artfully balancing the requirements of clients and those of the commu- nities in which they practice. A sampling of Gary’s signature projects includes the rei- magining of Washington, D.C.’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, the renovation of New York City’s iconic Webster Hall, the revitalization of the Boston Opera House and the Cincinnati Music Hall, as well as the design of the Smart Financial Center in Sugar Land, TX.