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Eric Martin & Associates was formed in 1998. It is the determined policy of the company to provide quality design solutions and practical advice, based on clearly stated information, so that it is easily understood by clients, fellow professionals and the community. Advice is provided within the timeframes established for projects and guided by a QA System to ensure quality projects are delivered on time. The company is active in promoting architecture and design within the community. The awards are for projects we have been principal consultant for and many that we have been sub-consultant for.

ACAA FELLOWSHIP

Eric was made Fellow of the Association of Consultants in Access Australia (ACAA) in 2020. Eric is a past president of the ACAA, a position he held for four years and has served on the ACAA Management Committee for fourteen years. He has continued to assist the ACAA in various capacities since 2014. You can see the Access Insight Article about his Fellowship on Page 6 of the Winter 2021 edition HERE.
Article about Eric Martin, AM and his ACAA Fellowship.
Eric Martin, AM, a white man in his early 70s with a white beard and wearing a grey suit, holding his ACAA Fellow Award.
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ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AWARD

Eric Martin and EMA were awarded the Architectural Professional Practice Award 2019 by the Australian Institute of Architects ACT Chapter. It was noted that "Eric's contribution to architectural practice, the wider profession and indeed the community is enormous and sustained. Eric is a life fellow of the Institute, and an exemplary professional architect who has promoted the profession with his competence, dignity, intelligence and good humour."

Eric is photographed receiving the award, sponsored by BCA Certifiers, alongside Chapter President Philip Leeson and BCA Certifiers' Ian Anelzark. You can also read the full citation by clicking on the image.
Eric is photographed receiving the award, sponsored by BCA Certifiers, alongside Chapter President Philip Leeson and BCA Certifiers' Ian Anelzark
The citation for Eric Martin's Professional Practice Award.
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MARGARET SPALDING INDIVIDUAL AWARD

The Margaret Spalding Individual Award, awarded to Eric Martin in 2009
Eric was awarded  the Inaugural Margaret Spalding Individual Award for excellence by an individual in delivering services and contributing to people with disabilities, 2009 ACT Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards.

MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Eric Martin at Government House with his newly bestowed AM.
Eric was awarded as a Member of the General Division of the Order of Australia in 2005 for his extensive community work for heritage and disability access.

Eric has also been awarded the Life Fellowship of the Australian Institute of Architects for his dedication and service to the architectural profession.


AWARDS WON AS PRINCIPAL CONSULTANTS

Rendering of Gerald Slaven VW Showroom
GERALD SLAVEN VOLKSWAGON SHOWROOM, ACT
2010     ACT Masterbuilders & Boral Excellence in Building Award for Commercial building less than $3m. 
             Awarded to Project Co-ordination

EMA was responsible for the design, documentation and contract management for this project.


Rolfe Audi Showroom
ROLFE AUDI SHOWROOM, ACT
2009     MBA Building Excellence Award given to Project Co-ordination
2009     MBA National Award for Commercial/Industrial Construction awarded to Project Co-ordination

EMA was responsible for the design, documentation and contract management for this project.

Tocal Homestead Visitor's Centre
Interior of the Tocal Visitor's Centre featuring timber floors and heritage elements.
Tocal Visitor's Centre stairs
TOCAL HOMESTEAD, NSW
Our work on this project was to convert an old hay shed into a first class venue for a variety of uses, particularly an interpretation and visitors centre and also a function centre. We utilised our extensive experience in conservation and adaptive re-use to ensure the heritage values of the building were maintained while transforming the structure into something more practical and comfortable for modern usage. This project also utilised energy efficiency principles in the design.

The Visitors Centre has won numerous awards including:

2010     The Hunter Central Coast award for excellence in tourism
2009     The Hunter Central Coast award for excellence in tourism
2008     The Hunter Central Coast award for excellence in tourism
2007     Ten Carat Awards Best Wedding Reception Venue - Hunter Valley


The project is referenced in the NSW Heritage Council and the Institute of Architects' New Uses for Heritage Places. 

The success of the venue has led to the conversion of the nearby Old Dairy into a Visitors Centre to extend the capacity of Tocal to hold functions for the community.

Exterior of the Abbeyfield Disability Centre, which appears like a suburban house.
ABBEYFIELD DISABILITY CENTRE, CURTIN, ACT
2007     Master Builders Association Award for Special Purpose Housing

EMA undertook the design of these houses as special living spaces for people with disabilities.


Tuggeranong Homestead, a white heritage building with red roof.
TUGGERANONG HOMESTEAD, ACT
2001     ACT Heritage Award                                    

Awarded for our conservation and restoration of this heritage property.

AWARDS FOR PROJECTS ON WHICH WE CONSULTED

Winnunga Nimmityjah AHCS new health and community facility entrance doors.
WINNUNGA NIMMITYJAH AHCS NEW HEALTH AND COMMUNITY FACILITY
2021     Commendation for Public Architecture
Awarded to Judd. Studio

EMA was the Access Consultant

An artists impression of 'For our Country' ACT
​FOR OUR COUNTRY, ACT
2020     Nicholas Murcutt Award for Small Project Architecture
Awarded to Edition Office and Daniel Boyd.

EMA was the Heritage Consultant.
An artist's impression of the CSIRO Synergy building
​CSIRO SYNERGY, ACT
2018     Sustainable Architecture Award
Awarded to BVN. Image from BVN.

EMA was the Access Consultant​
A photo of the Senate chamber in Australian Parliament House.
AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT HOUSE, ACT
2018     Enduring Architecture Award
EMA was the Access & Heritage Consultant

Photo of children playing in the water sculptures at the East Shores Waterfront Parkland in QLD.
GLADSTONE COALEXPORTERS MARITIME PRECINCT, EAST SHORES WATERFRONT PARKLAND, QLD
2015     State Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) “Great Place” Award, QLD Winner, Awarded to Urbis.​
2016    Planning Institute of Australia, Great Place Award, National Winner, Awarded to Urbis.
EMA worked as Access Consultants on this project.
NISHI BUILDING NEW ACTON, ACT
2016     Nominated for Mixed Use Award at the World Architecture Festival 
EMA was the Disability Access Consultant & provided Heritage advice.​
A photo of the National Arboretum with hills covered in saplings and the main building in the background.
NATIONAL ARBORETUM, ACT
2014     Canberra Medallion at the ACT Institute of Architects Awards. Awarded to Tonkin Zulaikha Greer & Taylor Cullity Lethlean.
2014     St John Overall Award for Urban Design at the ACT Institute of Architects Awards. Awarded to Tonkin Zulaikha Greer & Taylor Cullity Lethlean.
2014     National Landscape Architecture Awards, Australian Medal for Landscape Architecture.  Awarded to Taylor Cullity Lethlean with Tonkin Zulaikha Greer

EMA worked as Access Consultants on this project

A photo f an accessible ramp at St Gregory's Hall.
ST GREGORY'S HALL, QUEANBEYAN, ACT
2012     Institute of Architects, Romaldo Giurgola Award for Public Architecture (ACT)
EMA provided access advice on this project to Collins Caddaye Architects.

A photo of the exterior of the Burbury Hotel
THE BURBURY HOTEL, ACT
2012     Institute of Architects Commendation for Public Architecture
EMA were Disability Access Advisers to Colin Stewart Architects for this project.

The new white paint on the exterior of Old Parliament House
​OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE, ACT
2013     ACT Master Painters Awards for Excellence, Environmental Category
EMA provided architectural and heritage services to Programmed Property Services for the restoration work on the facade.
A photo of the large office tower at 111 Eagle St
ONE ONE ONE EAGLE STREET
2013     The John Dalton Award for Building of the Year
2013     The Beatrice Hutton Award for Commercial Architecture
2013     Australian Institute of Architects Commendation for Sustainable Architecture

2013     Australian Institute of Architects Regional Commendation for Interior Architecture
EMA was the Disability Access Consultant

A photo of the exterior of The Realm Precinct








THE REALM PRECINCT, ACT
2013     Australian Institute of Architects Award for Urban Design                                  
EMA was the Disability Access Consultant

A photo of Kurilpa Bridge in Brisbane.








​KURILPA BRIDGE, BRISBANE, QLD

2011     World Architectural Festival (WAF) Awards, World's Best Transport Project
2011     National Institute of Buildings Awards, Civil Infrastructure
2010     National Institute of Buildings Awards, Civil Infrastructure
2010     National Institute of Buildings Awards, Civil Infrastructure
2010     Engineers Australia, Australian Engineering Excellence Award
2010     Australian Steel Institute Structural Engineering Steel Building Design Award
EMA were Disability Access Consultants for this project.

A photo of the exterior of Maitland Gaol, NSW.
MAITLAND GAOL, NSW
2006     NSW Tidy Town Cultural Heritage Award won by Maitland City Council

This award included the Maitland Gaol and precinct, for which we had undertaken conservation studies and extensive conservation works.

Stromlo Leisure Centre, a modern building covered in large windows.
STROMLO LEISURE CENTRE
2021      Commendation for Public Architecture. Awarded to Cox Architecture
EMA was the Access Consultant​

An artists impression of Rockhampton Foreshore QLD
ROCKHAMPTON FORESHORE, QLD
2018      Excellence in Urban Design, Queensland Government’s Award for Urban Design. Image from Urbis Pty Ltd.
EMA was the Access Consultant​ to Urbis P/L

A technical drawing of the UQ Synthetic Sports Oval
​UQ SYNTHETIC SPORTS OVAL
2017     Infrastructure Landscape Architecture Award. Awarded to Tract Consultants. EMA provided the access advice on this project.
BCEC GREY ST, QLD
2016     Nominated for Mixed Use Award at the World Architecture Festival 
EMA was the Disability Access Consultant
A photo of Ainslie Arts Centre entrance.

​AINSLIE ARTS CENTRE, ACT

2016     Australian Institute of Architects Commendation for Heritage       
EMA was the Disability Access Consultant

KIM HARVEY SCHOOL OF DANCE, ACT
2016     Australian Institute of Architects Art in Architecture Award         
EMA was the Disability Access Consultant
ORAL HEALTH CENTRE, QLD
2016     Commendation for Educational Architecture, QLD Architecture Awards
2016     Award for Interior Architecture, QLD Arcitecture Awards
       
EMA was the Disability Access Consultant
A photo of the modern ANU College of Sciences.
ANU COLLEGE OF SCIENCES, ACT
2014     ACT Institute of Architects Awards, Awarded for Public Architecture. Architect: Lyons.
2014  
  ACT Institute of Architects Awards. Commended for Urban Design. Architect: Lyons.

A photo of the entrance to the Belconnen Police Station.
BELCONNEN POLICE STATION, ACT
2012     The Institute of Architects Award for Interior Architecture
EMA provided Disability Access Advice to BVN Architecture throughout this project.

A photo of the G40 building at Griffith University Health Centre
G40 GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE
2014     Awarded in Health and Education Facilities $10-$150 million, Gold Coast Regional Master Builders Housing and Construction Awards.  Awarded to Lainge O'Rourke.  EMA were the access consultants on this project.

The interior of the National Arboretum building with arching timber structured ceiling.
THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM CANBERRA VISITOR CENTRE
2013     Master Builder's Association Awards
- National Public Buildings Award (Project Coordination)
- Building Exhibiting Technical Difficulty or Innovation (Project Coordination)
- Best Use of Materials (Stone Mad Stone Masons)
- Sub Contractor of the Year (Delnas Metal Roofing
- Project Manager of the Year (David Carr)

2013     Australian Institute of Building Awards
- National Award for Professional Excellence (Project Coordination/David Carr)
2013     Royal Australian Institute of Architects Awards, Romaldo Giugola Award for Public Architecture
EMA provided all the Accessible Design services to the project. 

A photo of the West End Ferry Terminal
WEST END FERRY TERMINAL, QLD
2013     Australian Institute of Architects Award for Small Project Architecture                     
EMA was the Disability Access Consultant, working with Cox Rayner Architects. 

A photo of the Emergency Services Authority building at Fairbarn.
EMERGENCY SERVICES AUTHORITY, FAIRBARN, ACT
2012     Institute of Architects Commendation: Commercial Architecture 
2012     Institute of Architects Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture
EMA provided Disability Access advice to Darryl Jackson Alastair Swayne throughout this project.

ST JOSEPHS EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTRE, ACT
2013     Australian Institute of Architects Education Award         
EMA was the Disability Access Consultant
A photo of the sculpture at Campus place ACT - a large rock and garden.
HUMANITIES & SCIENCE, CAMPUS PLACE, ACT
2011     The Institute of Architects Award for Urban Design ACT
This project for Lahznimmo Architects and Spackman Mossop Michaels Landscape Architects involved the provision of heritage advice for the  adaptive reuse of the site.

A photo of the interior of an empty brick kiln at Eastwood Brickworks in NSW.
EASTWOOD BRICKWORKS, NSW
2002     UDIA NSW Award for the Masterplan, won by Baulderstone Hornibrook

Part of the Masterplan was a heritage and conservation plan, which we prepared to guide the future adaptive reuse of the site.

A video record of the brickworks in operation was prepared prior to its closure.
A photo up the spire of the church at Tocal College in NSW.
TOCAL COLLEGE, NSW
2014     NSW Enduring Architecture Award

Philip Cox/Ian McKay's original design of Tocal was awarded the NSW Enduring Architecture Award.  EMA have directly controlled all work on the site since 1998 and respected the design integrity which was recognised with this award.

A brick building surrounded by gardens, which is the Australian Embassy in Bangkok.
​AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY, BANGKOK
2018     AIA Interior Architecture Award
Awarded to BVN Architecture.
2018      Horbury Hunt Commercial Award
Awarded to BVN Architecture.
2018     Jorn Utzon Award
​Awarded to BVN Architecture. Image from BVN Architecture

EMA was the Access Consultant​
a technical drawing of the Monaro Mall Canberra Centre.

​MONARO MALL CANBERRA CENTRE, ACT
2018     Interior Architecture Award
​Awarded to Universal Design Studio and Mather Architecture.

EMA was the Access Consultant​

A photo of the link to the Brisbane Ferry Terminal.
​BRISBANE FERRY TERMINALS, QLD
2016     Commendation for Public Architecture, QLD Architecture Awards
2016     Commendation for Urban Design,  QLD Architecture Awards

EMA was the Disability Access Consultant
BOWEN PLACE CROSSING, ACT
2016     Australian Institute of Architects Canberra Medallion       
2016      Australian Institute of Architects 
​Sir John Overall Award for Urban Design

EMA were the Heritage and Disability Access Consultants
BEN CHIFLEY BUILDING, ACT
2016     Australian Institute of Architects W Hayward Morris Award for Interior Architecture
2016    Australian Institute of Architects Award for Commerical Architecture

EMA was the Disability Access Consultant
A photo of the NFSA Theatrette
NFSA THEATRETTE
2014     ACT Institute of Architects Awards, Awarded in the Heritage Category. Cox Architecture.

A photo of the National Worker's Memorial, which is a series of tall poles installed on a series of circular bases.
NATIONAL WORKERS MEMORIAL
2014     ACT Institute of Architects Awards, Awarded in Small Projects Category  
Awarded to Johnson Pilton Walker

A photo of the exterior of 2+4 National Circuit. A many storied building with many windows.


​2+4 NATIONAL CIRCUIT PRECINCT

2013     Australian Institute of Architects Canberra Medallion, Sir John Overall Award for Urban Design
2013     Australian Institute of Architects Heritage Architecture Award for No 2 
2013     Australian Institute of Architects Commercial Architecture Award for No 4

2013     Australian Institute of Architects National Commendation for Urban Design
EMA consulted on disability access for both the Child Care Centre and the Main Building in the Precinct.

TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, QLD
2013     Australian Institute of Architects Brisbane Regional Commendation Interior Architecture
2013     Australian Institute of Architects Brisbane Regional Commendation Sustainable Architecture
2013     Australian Institute of Architects National Architecture Award for Interior Architecture
2013     Australian Institute of Architects National F.D.G Stanley Award for Public Architecture
Wilson Architects + Donovan Hill Architects in Association. EMA was the Disability Access Consultant
A photo of the accessible carparks out front of the Robina Hospital in QLD.
​ROBINA HOSPITAL EXPANSION, QLD
2012 Institute of Architects, QLD: Award for Public Architecture
EMA provided Disability Access advice to BVN Architecture throughout this project.
A photo of Canberra College's Performing Arts Centre.
CANBERRA COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, ACT
2013      Australian Institute of Architects Public Architecture Award
2013       
Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture
EMA was the Disability Access Consultant

A photo of the reception at the ANU Colleges of Science
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, COLLEGES OF SCIENCE, STAGE 1, ACT
2012     Institute of Architects Commendation for Public Architecture
2012     ACT MBA Excellence in Building Awards - Project of the Year
Working with Lyons we have provided access advice on this project through the design and construction phases.

A photo of the courtyard in the centre of Lena Carmel Lodge.

​LENA CARMEL LODGE, ACT

2011     ACT MBA Excellence in Building Awards - Student/Group Accommodation
Working with Baulderstone we provided access advice on this project through both the design and construction phases.

A photo of the entrance to the Waratah Flour Mill in NSW
WARATAH FLOUR MILL, NSW
2003     UDIA NSW Award for Excellence in Urban Renewal

EMA provided heritage advice on the creative adaptive reuse for the empty flour silos, turning them into stunning high-class apartments. Our involvement continued throughout the project from initial concept through to completion.  

Included in the project was a large scale public art sculpture, designed by artist Paul Martin from EMA specifically for the space and utilising materials from the Flour Mill itself.

2019 Australian Institute of Architects ACT Professional Practice Award, Awarded to Eric Martin
ACT Government Prequalified Consultant
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