Julia F. Martin, AIA, has been practicing architecture in Charleston for over twenty years. She enjoys collaborating with the city's numerous departments, boards, and organizations during the design process, and she seeks meaningful solutions to the complex design issues that inevitably arise in this historic urban environment. From 2017-2024 she served on the city’s Board of Architectural Review (S).

‘While steeped in academic training, I truly enjoy the practicality of this profession. I enjoy the prospect of relating to clients and collaborators of all stripes in an effort to create designs and buildings that are far better than they have to be.  And while I relish the rare opportunities that I get to work with flexible budgets and minimal regulation, I'm equally committed to projects that come with numerous 'strings attached'.  Often these parameters actually demand more creativity and result in more interesting solutions.'

Erin Lanier has an undergraduate degree in Historic Preservation and a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning and Design. Prior to entering the architectural world, she spent 5 years on staff at the city of Charleston’s Preservation Department. She has a clear grasp of preservation and design priorities, grounded in education, professional experience, and natural instinct.