Megan Martin-Campbell, AIA

Megan Martin-Campbell, AIA

Martin-Campbell believes that everyone should have access to great design, and she actively looks for ways to bring it to nontraditional clients. A prime example is the design she led for the Capuchin Services Center in Detroit and its shopper’s choice pantry that provides more than 20,000 people each year with emergency food and clothing. Challenged by a modest budget and tight timeline, Martin-Campbell worked closely with the client to develop a space that is both uplifting and durable.

As a project architect at Detroit’s INFORM Studio, Martin-Campbell not only leads the firm’s significant projects but also oversees its many mentorship efforts. She is an advisor for INFORM’s intern-led group focused on preparing for the architectural registration exams. Her passion for exploring the architect’s role in shaping positive communities is clear in her work, and she incorporates accessible community engagement processes into every public project she oversees.

Martin-Campbell leads by example in her own community, too. When she lived in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, she served as a commissioner on its planning commission and downtown development authority, bringing an architect’s perspective to the decision-making process. She pursued the role because she was concerned about how a newly approved design ordinance would be implemented and its potential for limiting the diversity and affordability of her neighborhood. Through her service, she paved the way for the city to improve a major regional corridor through green infrastructure, dedicated bike lanes, and safer pedestrian spaces.

She has been an active leader in AIA Detroit and served as its 2022 president. As a member of its House/Building Tour Committee, she worked with colleagues to offer quality events for members and cultivated a stronger relationship between architects and the community. In 2019, she represented the chapter on Capitol Hill, advocating for energy efficiency and school safety among elected officials in the U.S. House and Senate.

Realizing that change can occur not only through design solutions but also by actively pitching in, Martin-Campbell often spends her weekends at Michigan’s Belle Isle Park, weeding gardens or helping to restore its buildings. With her ability to make architecture both equitable and accessible, Martin-Campbell has established herself as a truly engaged and visionary leader.