Background
Martin, Derek was born on March 19, 1923 in Morpeth, England. Son of Albert and Hannah Violet (Cook) Martin. came to came United States, 1925.
Martin, Derek was born on March 19, 1923 in Morpeth, England. Son of Albert and Hannah Violet (Cook) Martin. came to came United States, 1925.
Bachelor of Architecture, Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1948.
Draftsman, Kruger Associations, Los Alamos, 1948; with, Various firms, Pittsburgh, 1948-1951; chief draftsman, Celli-Flynn, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, 1951-1956; partner, Curry & Martin and successor firms Curry, Martin & Taylor and Curry, Martin & Highberger, Pittsburgh, 1956-1984; principal, Derek Martin and Associations, 1985-1994.
Board of directors Action Housing, Inc., 1970-1980. Member property committee United Way Agy, Pittsburgh, 1975-1979. Chairman selections committee Pennsylvania Department General Services, Harrisburg, 1981.
Flying officer Royal Canadian Air Force, 1942-1945. Fellow American Institute of Architects (director 1977-1981, Contribution to Architectural Profession award Pittsburgh chapter). Member Pennsylvania Society Architects (president 1973-1974), Iron City Fishing (Canada and Pittsburgh, president 1981-1982).
Married Elizabeth Graham Bell, December 22, 1951. Children: Paula Lee, Derek, Andrew Albert, Peter Bell.