Martin B. Gelber FAIA

I went to Pierce and had Martin as one of my instructors. I felt close to him for some reason. Our class enjoyed touring homes that he had designed. They always had that certain love of detail in the trim, cabinetry and thoughtful details that he carried out. I was able to locate him in 2017, I think, and it was so good to hear his voice. He told me about his parents and his father in particular. He let me know how hard that he had to work in order to put himself through USC and we...

Professor Gelber, you will always be remembered.

Martin was my teacher in the early 90´s. He was quite simply the best ever in my experience. His knowledge was deep and wide but his human qualities were special. He had a wonderful and unique way with people. We became good friends. Martin was funny, fun to be around, ever engaged in the adventures of life, he found interest all around and was almost childlike in his expressions of wonder, amazement and appreciation. I am grateful to have known Martin for three decades. I will miss...

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Martin was a wonderful educator, Architect, and mentor to many... sad to hear of his passing.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

I was just reading a book that Professor Gelber gave me years ago as a gift for helping him do some landscaping work for him when I was a student of his in 2003. I am very saddened to hear of his passing. Professor Gelber was very influential in my early days of studying architecture, although i decided to not peruse architecture as a degree the lessons he taught me have helped me tremendously. My condolences to his family

Martin was my professor and mentor in the early 1990's. Thanks to my time studying under Martin and working for him for several years I developed as an architecture and advocate for sustainable architecture. No one else cared as much as Martin did about his students and the profession. I will forever be grateful for his support, knowledge and passion. I treasure my time as a student and know that for those lucky enough to study under him they will forever be able to do creative innovative...

I was a student of Martin Gelbers in 1975. Later became a draftsman in his office while attending Cal Poly Pomona. Mr Gelber was a fine mentor to me as I graduated and obtained my license. His early tutelage was significant in my career an Architect. He will be missed. He was a true educator, Architect and friend.