Managing Director

Architect, B.Arch, M.Phil

Martin Arroyo is the Director of Castle Design, a Queensland-based architectural practice specialising in remote and complex projects. Originally from Peru, Martin holds a Master of Philosophy in Design from the University of Queensland, where his research into informal settlements and historic urban fabric laid the foundation for a career rooted in socially engaged and culturally sensitive architecture.

With over 15 years of experience, Martin has contributed to a range of award-winning residential, public, and heritage projects. He has worked for acclaimed practices such as Donovan Hill and Elizabeth Watson Brown and has led numerous educational projects across regional and remote Queensland, working closely with communities to deliver climate-responsive and place-based design solutions. His work reflects a commitment to equity, simplicity, and meaningful collaboration, values that continue to shape the ethos of Castle Design.