Marcus Martin (architect)

Marcus William Martin
Born1893
Launceston, Tasmania
Died1981 (aged 87–88)
OccupationArchitect
NationalityAustralian
SubjectArchitecture
Literary movementModerne architecture, Georgian architecture, Spanish Colonial Revival architecture

Marcus Martin (1893–1981) was an Australian architect. He was an associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects, fellow of Royal Institute of Architects, and honorary secretary to the Royal Victorian Institute of Architects.[1]

Martin was probably the most popular architect amongst the wealthy Toorak establishment in Melbourne, Australia during the interwar period and produced many buildings that exhibited his hallmark of restrained modernism.[2] Martin was a Lieutenant in World War I where he suffered a gun shot wound in France; Martin also enlisted in World War II.[3]

  1. ^ "Architect goes Abroad". The Herald. 27 January 1931.
  2. ^ "42 Wallace Avenue, Toorak". Heritage Council Victoria. 31 August 1999.
  3. ^ "Service Record: MARTIN MARCUS WILLIAM : Service Number - V148481 : Date of birth - 16 Aug 1893 : Place of birth - LAUNCESTON TAS". National Archives of Australia.