«Todo sirve como objeto decorativo»

«Everything can be turned into an element of design»

Martín se distingue por su estilo ecléctico, presente en todos sus diseños – modernos, contemporáneos o tradicionales.

Martín pasó el final de su adolescencia lejos de su país natal. Sabía que tarde o temprano tendría que salir del cascarón familiar y ¡qué mejor lugar para ello que Nueva York! Llegó a la gran ciudad a los diecinueve años con el firme propósito de convertirse en diseñador de interiores. Después de mucho luchar y trabajar, Martín se graduó en el Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) y en el Parsons School of Design. Había logrado cumplir su objetivo.

«Martin, en éstos últimos cuatro años no has aprendido nada nuevo, tan sólo puliste tu talento innato», le decían varios de sus maestros. Los elogios de entonces eran su tesoro más preciado. Comenzó su carrera decorando casas en el lujoso condado de Westchester, en las afueras de Nueva York, y diseñando casas modelo para un constructor en los alrededores de Filadelfia.

Estas experiencias le sirvieron para encarar su próximo desafío. A fines de la década de 1990, Martín se mudó a South Beach, Florida, donde abrió su propio estudio. En ese entonces, no existían los majestuosos edificios que se destacan hoy en South Beach. Quedaba todo por hacer y Martín tenía una oportunidad única para estampar su sello. Poco a poco, se fue abriendo paso con su talento, y logró imponer su estilo en los más lujosos y prestigiosos edificios de South Beach, como Portofino, Murano, Icon, Bentley Bay, Akoya, Bath Club y Setai, entre otros.

También diseñó casas residenciales en barrios exclusivos de Miami Beach, como North Bay Road y Flamingo Drive. Fuera del área de Miami, trabajó en Key West, Key Biscane y Naples.

Recientemente Martín volvió a sus raíces en Uruguay, donde estuvo diseñando casas y apartamentos en Montevideo y en las refinadas playas de Punta del Este, La Barra y José Ignacio.

En la actualidad, podemos disfrutar el trabajo de Martín en Uruguay, Miami y Nueva York, sitios que ocupan un lugar especial en su corazón. Hoy Martín puede afirmar que su sueño de juventud se convirtió en realidad.

His trademark is being eclectic and he applies this to all styles; whether they are modern, contemporary or traditional.

Martin’s late adolescent years were spent far from his native country. Eventually Martin had to break free from his shell and what better place to do so than in New York City. He arrived there at the age of nineteen to accomplish his dream of becoming an interior designer. With that in mind Martin struggled hard to achieve his goals. Time and talent compensated him. Martin successfully graduated from FIT and Parson School of Design.

«Martin you haven’t learned anything new over these last four years, you have just polished your innate talent». These were the words of some of Martin’s teachers. Those compliments were the highlight of his life at the time. His first residential jobs were in Westchester County, an upscale neighborhood of New York; and in the suburbs of Philadelphia, designing model homes for a local developer.

Those experiences prepared him for his next adventure. In the late 90’s Martin moved to South Beach, Florida to open his own firm. At that time South Beach did not have the skyline it has today and as the new designer in town it would be a challenge to gain his own place in this rapidly growing city. This development gave Martin the opportunity to stamp his trademark in the most luxurious high rise buildings. Units in such buildings as Portofino, Murano, Icon, Bently Bay, Akoya, Bath Club, Setai and others have Martin’s signature mark.

He has also designed private homes within such prestigious locations in Miami Beach as North Bay Road and Flamingo Drive. Outside of Miami Beach he has concentrated his work in Key West, Key Biscayne and Naples.

More recently Martin has become closer to his roots in Uruguay were he has been designing homes and apartments in Montevideo and in the chic beach resorts of Punta del Este, La Barra and Jose Ignacio.

Today, Martin’s work is enjoyed in Uruguay, Miami and New York City, all of which he considers home. Martin’s childhood dream has indeed become his reality.