CV Walter Martinez, RA, NCARB Principal PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • 6/20/2016-present, Walter L Martinez Architect, PLLC (WLM_A), Suffern, NY Principal – Directs an architecture practice with a focus on building envelopes. • 8/1/2012-6/17/2016, Vidaris, Inc., New York, NY Principal, Corporate Management, Shareholder o Principal – Building Envelope Division. Directed a team of 12 Consultants with projects in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Argentina, Brazil, Peru and Mexico. o Director of Special Inspections Agency (SIA). As Primary Director of the agency, directed a team of more than 60 people including Special Inspectors, Supervisors and Alternative Directors. Under his direction Vidaris also became accredited in Philadelphia, PA in 2015. • 1/1/2007-7/31/2012, Israel Berger & Associates, LLC (IBA), New York, NY Principal, Shareholder o Director of Special Inspections Agency (SIA). Directed and trained a team of more than 25 Special Inspectors and Supervisors. Under his direction IBA became the first accredited Special Inspection Agency in New York City in 2010. o Director of Training and Professional Development. Formalized and directed the training and professional development programs for Inspectors. • 5/9/1994-12/31/2006, Israel Berger & Associates, Inc. (IBA), New York, NY o 2004-06, Associate o 1999-2004, Senior Consultant o 1996-99, Project Manager o 1994-96, Field Engineer LICENSES/ REGISTRATIONS • 2018-present Registered Architect (RA), State of Florida • 2017-present Registered Architect (RA), State of Connecticut • 2015-present Registered Architect (RA), State of Pennsylvania • 2003-present Registered Architect (RA), State of New York • 1999-2000 Contractor’s License, Classification “A”, Township of North Bergen, New Jersey
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Walter Martinez, RA, NCARB Principal
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • 6/20/2016-present, Walter L Martinez Architect, PLLC (WLM_A), Suffern, NY
Principal – Directs an architecture practice with a focus on building envelopes.• 8/1/2012-6/17/2016, Vidaris, Inc., New York, NY Principal, Corporate Management, Shareholder
o Principal – Building Envelope Division. Directed a team of 12 Consultants with projects in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Argentina, Brazil, Peru and Mexico.
o Director of Special Inspections Agency (SIA). As Primary Director of the agency, directed a team of more than 60 people including Special Inspectors, Supervisors and Alternative Directors. Under his direction Vidaris also became accredited in Philadelphia, PA in 2015.
• 1/1/2007-7/31/2012, Israel Berger & Associates, LLC (IBA), New York, NY Principal, Shareholder
o Director of Special Inspections Agency (SIA). Directed and trained a team of more than 25 Special Inspectors and Supervisors. Under his direction IBA became the first accredited Special Inspection Agency in New York City in 2010.
o Director of Training and Professional Development. Formalized and directed the training and professional development programs for Inspectors.
• 5/9/1994-12/31/2006, Israel Berger & Associates, Inc. (IBA), New York, NYo 2004-06, Associateo 1999-2004, Senior Consultanto 1996-99, Project Manager o 1994-96, Field Engineer
LICENSES/ REGISTRATIONS • 2018-present Registered Architect (RA), State of Florida• 2017-present Registered Architect (RA), State of Connecticut• 2015-present Registered Architect (RA), State of Pennsylvania• 2003-present Registered Architect (RA), State of New York• 1999-2000 Contractor’s License, Classification “A”, Township of North Bergen, New Jersey
TEACHING • 2012-18 Lecturer/Studio Critic, Bernard & Anne Spitzer School of Architecture (SSA), The
City College of New York (CCNY), M.Arch Program
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • 2015 Council Member, International Accreditation Services (IAS), Technical Advisory
Council (TAC) – Inspection Agency and Special Inspection Agency
PUBLICATION • 1998 Weissbach, M. & Martinez, W. "Coordination Chaos." The Construction Specifier,
Vol.51, No.1, Alexandria, VA.
EDUCATION • 1988-93 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology (BSAT), New York Institute of
Technology (NYIT), School of Architecture and Design, New York, NY• 1993 Certificate in Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD), Hudson County Area Vocational
Technical Schools, North Bergen, NJ• 1992 Certificate in Architectural Design and History, Escuela Tecnica Superior de
Arquitectura de la Universidad Politecnica de Valencia (ETSAV), Valencia, Spain, Summer Study Abroad
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS • 2017-present New York City Department of Buildings (DOB)-Approved Qualified Exterior Wall
Inspector (QEWI)• 2017-present National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)• 2012-present Structural Steel & Bolting Special Inspector, International Code Council (ICC)• 2010 & 2015 OSHA 10-Hour Certification in Construction Safety and Health, Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) • 2007 & 2011 4-Hour Supported Scaffold, New York City Department of Buildings (DOB)• 2001-present Construction Documents Technologist (CDT), Construction Specifications
Institute (CSI)• 2000 & 2011 16-Hour Suspended Scaffold, New York City Department of Buildings (DOB)
LANGUAGES • Native in English and Spanish.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • 2018-present EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA)• 2012-present International Code Council (ICC)• 2007-2016 ASTM International• 1995-2017 The Architectural League of New York• 1995-2017 Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)• 1994-present National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)• 1994-2017 American Institute of Architects (AIA)
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SELECTED PROJECTS Principal-in-Charge and/or Director of Special Inspections at IBA/Vidaris for the following selected projects.
� 20 West 40th St/Bryant Park, NYCDeveloper: Masterworks and HFZDesign Architect: David Chipperfield ArchitectsArchitect: Stonehill & TaylorGC: TG NickelFaçade: Gate Precast, Vitrocsa and Northern Windows installed by United Glass
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� VIA 57 West, 625 West 57th St, NYC
Owner: The Durst Org.Design Architect: Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)
City Point, Brooklyn, NYDeveloper: Albee and AcadiaDesign Architect: Cook + Fox
Executive Architect: SLCECM: ZDG
Façade: Island Panels, Innovation Glass
� One 57/Carnegie 57, NYC
Developer: ExtellDesign Architect: Atelier Christian de Portzamparc
Executive Architect: SLCECM: Lend Lease
Curtain Wall: Permasteelisa
Lenfest Center for the Arts, NYC Owner: Columbia UniversityDesign Architect: Renzo Piano Building WorkshopArchitect: Davis Bond BrodyGC: Lend LeaseCurtain Wall: Gartner
� Jerome L. Green Science Center, NYCOwner: Columbia UniversityDesign Architect: Renzo Piano Building WorkshopArchitect: Davis Bond BrodyGC: Lend LeaseCurtain Wall: Enclos
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� Andlinger Center, Princeton, NJ
Owner: Princeton UniversityArchitect: Todd Williams Billie Tsien
GC: Sciame
Comcast Technology Center, 1800 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
Developer: Liberty Property TrustDesign Architect: Foster & Partners
Architect: Kendall Heaton Assoc.PM: Driscoll
Curtain Wall: Enclos
Sede Interseguro, Lima, PeruOwner: Patrimonio en Fideicomiso
Design Architect: Kling StubbinsFacade: R-Tech Metal Panels/ Empire Glass
� Faria Lima 3500, Sao Paulo, BrazilDeveloper: Tishman SpeyerFaçade Architect: Moed de Armas & ShannonArchitect: KOM ArquiteturaLocal Consultant: Paulo Duarte ConsultoresGC: HochtiefCurtain Wall: Schuco installed by Artalum
Facade Architect: Moed de Armas & ShannonInterior Architect: Gensler
CM: TishmanCurtain Wall: Benson
� 55 Central Park West, NYC, (Landmarks Preservation Commission)Owner: 55 Central Park West Corp.Building Management: J & C LambArchitect: Israel Berger Architects, PCRestoration Contractor: Standard Waterproofing
