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Martyna Falloni · In Her Own Words
Her Story
About Martyna
Martyna Falloni is a a board-certified Senior Medical Planner and Associate at HKS, Inc., where she plays a key role in the design and development of healthcare environments that prioritize people centric design and experience, clinical efficiency, and future-ready flexibility. With credentials including ACHA, EDAC, and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification, Martyna brings over a decade of architectural and planning experience to her role, specializing in projects that elevate the standard of care across hospitals, ambulatory centers, and academic medical institutions. She is based in Sterling Heights, Michigan, and works at the HKS Detroit office.
Martyna has led medical planning and architectural efforts for some of the region’s most respected healthcare systems, including Corewell Health, McLaren Health, Northwestern Medicine and Michigan Medicine. Prior to joining HKS in 2021, she served as Project Architect and Medical Planner at firms such as Stucky Vitale Architects and Niagara Murano LLC, managing full project life cycles from early concept to construction documentation. Her background includes deep involvement in healthcare code analysis, stakeholder engagement, and interdisciplinary coordination, all of which contribute to her reputation as a trusted expert in healthcare facility design.
A graduate of the Warsaw University of Technology (BArch) and the University of Detroit Mercy (M.Arch), Martyna is passionate about mentoring future architects and promoting evidence-based design. She shares her knowledge as a guest speaker, most recently addressing students at the University of Michigan’s “Health by Design” course. Her bilingual fluency in English and Polish and her collaborative mindset make her a dynamic leader in healthcare architecture, committed to shaping spaces that heal, support, and inspire.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Martyna
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the people around me—those who support, challenge, and inspire me every day. I’m grateful for the individuals who consistently add value to my life, both personally and professionally. Their guidance, collaboration, and belief in me have played a key role in shaping my journey.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to listen actively and never hesitate to ask questions. It’s through listening that we truly understand, and through asking that we continue to learn and grow.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering the industry is to be bold and unapologetically yourself. Don’t be afraid to take up space, share your ideas, and trust your voice—you belong in every room you walk into.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges—and opportunities—in our field right now is navigating the sheer volume of both at the same time. The pace of change in healthcare design presents constant demands, but it also opens the door to innovation, creativity, and meaningful impact. Learning to balance and respond to both is where true growth happens.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me—both in my work and personal life—are people and design. I believe in surrounding myself with a supportive community and creating spaces that offer opportunity, connection, and purpose. When you’re uplifted by those around you and inspired by the environments you help shape, meaningful work naturally follows.
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