Martin is partner in Snøhetta and managing director of Snøhetta’s Design company. With degrees in management, psychology, sociology and 20 years’ experience within brand-driven communication and design environments and projects, Martin is a versatile and professional advisor. His deep interest of the human mind combined with commercial understanding and ability, make him a strategic asset to design projects. At Snøhetta, he has led the design of Norway’s new banknotes, which went into circulation in 2017, the +Munch Exhibition series at the Munch Museum, along with the visual identities for Barr and Under. His professional career spans from being Scandinavian Design Group’s New Business Director and Strategic Advisor, to planner for McCann Erickson New York. Other positions include strategic director at Leo Burnett, Head of Advertising at Rimi (ICA Ahold) Norway, and Account Director at Leo Burnett Advertising Agency. Martin also regular lectures and give talks all over the world.

Martin’s presentation will address Snøhetta’s approach to hospitality design at all scales. From recent restaurant projects such as the French Laundry Kitchen, Barr, and Under, to hotel projects such as Svart and the 7th Room at Treehotel, Snøhetta’s work thrives at the transdisciplinary intersection of architecture, landscape, interiors, graphics, and branding and product design.