About

Wilse Martin Barcena

W. Martin Design LLC

Experience in the field of Architecture, Design and Construction Administration, with over 23 years serving as Construction Administrator, Project Architect, Project Manager, Professor and Technical Coordinator in national and international projects.

Experience

  1. 2021 – PresentBellin Pratt & Fuentes ArchitectsCoral Gables, FL
  2. 2017 – 2021V-3 Architectural GroupMiami, FL
  3. 2012 – 2016Office of Community ArchitectsSantiago de Cuba, Cuba
  4. 2009 – 2013Universidad de OrienteSantiago de Cuba, Cuba
  5. 2004 – 2012Copextel, S.A.Santiago de Cuba, Cuba

Collaboration

  1. 2022 – PresentNomad Architectural StudioMiami, FL
  2. 2017 – PresentGarcia Mayoral Ramos & AssociatesMiami, FL
  3. 2017 – PresentBen Lopez & Associates, Inc. Architects

Education

University of Oriente

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Santiago de Cuba, Cuba · 1999 – 2004

What I do

Architecture

Working with clients to assess project feasibility and set up the professional team to produce all construction documents, budgets and schedules. Coordinating all trades: civil, landscaping, architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, life safety, elevators and low voltage.

  • Site visits and as-built drawings for single-family residences
  • Designs for additions and remodeling of existing residences
  • New residential projects per city urban design standards

Design

Space planning for commercial, retail, warehouse, hotel and office developments, with careful selection of materials, furniture, equipment, signage and color coordination.

  • Programs built around client needs
  • Functional, financial and aesthetic analysis
  • Interior design vocabulary and finishes

Construction Administration

Contract administration during construction: reviewing payment requisitions, change orders, pre-construction and closeout to keep projects on budget and on schedule.

  • Tracking progress across all building systems
  • In-person client meetings
  • Timely delivery of project materials