Business Details
40 Years
experience
Architecture & Engineering Experts in Fort Wayne
MartinRiley is a multidisciplinary firm specializing in architecture, engineering, and design, founded on the principles of intentional design, technical excellence, and client partnership. Since 1986, we have delivered innovative, sustainable solutions across diverse sectors including adaptive reuse, healthcare, education, and civic infrastructure. Our team of registered architects, engineers, and preservationists prioritizes open communication, transparency, and personalized attention to create environments that balance aesthetics, functionality, and ecological responsibility. With licenses in 33 U.S. states and one Canadian province, we combine decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to address complex challenges.Our commitment to long-term client relationships is rooted in a philosophy of respecting client vision, budget, and schedule while delivering creative design supported by superior technical expertise. Founders Victor Martin and John Riley established a legacy of excellence, which continues under new leadership focused on creativity, quality solutions, and trust-based relationships.
Services
Architecture
Historic Preservation
Interior Design
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
M/E/P Engineering
Building Envelope
A&E Technologies
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in architecture and engineering across 33 U.S. states.
- Our integrated services combine design creativity with technical engineering precision.
- Our NCARB-certified professionals ensure seamless reciprocal licensing nationwide.
- We prioritize intentional design that balances aesthetics, functionality, and ecology.
- Our long-term client partnerships reflect a commitment to transparency and trust.
Associations and certifications
- AIA
- IIDA
- RRC
- NCARB
- NCEES Records Program
What people say
Amazing work
Seamlessly integrates
Creative solutions
Technical excellence
Long-term partnerships
Services
Architecture
MartinRiley offers full architecture services from feasibility studies to construction administration. Our registered architects specialize in adaptive reuse, civic projects, healthcare, and education facilities. We focus on sustainable design, integrated project delivery, and contextual architecture that respects historical and environmental contexts while meeting modern functional needs.
Historic Preservation
Our state-certified historic architecture team specializes in renovating and repurposing historic buildings. Services include National Register nominations, facade renovations, and adaptive reuse of century-old structures. We blend contemporary functionality with historical integrity, transforming spaces like schools and hospitals into modern facilities while preserving their cultural significance.
Interior Design
We provide comprehensive interior design services including space planning, lighting design, and sustainable material selection. Our approach balances functional needs with brand identity, offering both standard and enhanced services like 3D renderings and furniture selection to create environments that enhance user experience and productivity.
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services cover site analysis, stormwater management, and recreation project design. We specialize in creating circulation systems, municipal improvements, and community spaces like parks and aquatic centers. Our expertise extends to both traditional infrastructure and innovative recreational facilities that improve community quality of life.
Structural Engineering
MartinRiley's structural team handles new construction and renovations for industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Services include foundation design, structural steel analysis, and condition assessments. Our engineers work independently or alongside architects to ensure structural integrity while supporting creative design solutions across diverse project types.
People
Victor Martin
Founder | AIA, IIDA
Victor Martin co-founded MartinRiley in 1986 with John Riley. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma and Harvard School of Design, he combines local roots with exceptional design flair. His leadership emphasized client needs, creativity, and technical excellence, establishing a legacy that continues today.
John Riley
Founder | AIA, RRC
John Riley, co-founder of MartinRiley, brought engineering expertise and a commitment to building envelope durability. A Delta College graduate, his technical precision and client-focused approach helped shape the firm's philosophy of intentional design and long-term partnerships that define MartinRiley today.
Questions
What services does MartinRiley offer?
MartinRiley provides architecture, engineering, interior design, and historic preservation services. Our expertise includes adaptive reuse, civil engineering, structural analysis, and sustainable design for commercial, institutional, and residential projects.
How does MartinRiley handle complex projects?
We combine decades of experience with technical expertise to address complex challenges. Our integrated approach involves feasibility studies, client collaboration, and innovative solutions tailored to each project's unique requirements while maintaining budget and schedule constraints.
Are MartinRiley's professionals licensed nationwide?
MartinRiley is licensed in 33 U.S. states and one Canadian province. Our NCARB-certified architects and NCEES Records Program engineers can quickly obtain reciprocal licenses for projects in additional jurisdictions as needed.
What is MartinRiley's design philosophy?
Our philosophy centers on intentional design that balances aesthetics, functionality, and ecology. We create environments reflecting individuality and sustainability while maintaining technical excellence and respecting client vision, budget, and schedule.
