Martin Summers

Mr. Summers founded PLUS-SUM Studio in September 2012, to pursue work that would allow for ways to expand his own vision of what is possible in a collaborative practice. He has 19 years experience in a variety of project types and scales, from small interior renovations to large-scale master planning. His first project within the new practice was recognized the following year (2013) by the National AIA and displayed in Washington, D.C. as part of the Emerging Professionals Exhibition. The competition entry for the Louisville Children's Museum "Grey Matter," was exhibited in the Korea Institute for Youth Facility and Environment (KIYFE) exhibit in Munjeong Samsung Raemian Gallery in Seoul, Korea. Most recently, three projects won International Design Awards (5 total awards) including the top award of "Architectural Design of the Year 14."

The work of the practice seeks discover opportunities that are latent within a given problem, in order to evolve possible solutions through an