Jose Martinez was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. He's now a New York City resident and a full-time retail manager. NYC's architecture, fashion, and nightlife inspire him to take photography to the next level. His focus is cityscapes, portraits, motor sports, and night photography.

In honor of BMW's 1 Series — a reincarnated, improved version of BMW's classic 1968 sport sedan — Flavorpill has selected five photographers to capture their cities' distinct architectural landscapes. Each photographer highlights the dichotomy between the past and the future, evoking each city's pure, unshakable essence in his own unique style. Check out the full versions of the work here.