“The quiet moments can be the loudest”

We recognize the emotional impact of our surroundings and the ability of architecture to enhance everyday life. The spaces we create have an artful balance of aesthetics and utility and are deeply connected to the natural patterns of the sun and wind. We celebrate the craft of construction and the challenging process of building. While we enjoy designing new spaces, we also find intrinsic beauty in existing buildings and intelligent ways to revive them. The office is intentionally small in order to maintain a close connection to clients and projects.

Talbot McLanahan, Architect was established in 2005 in Venice, California and specializes in custom residential and light commercial work. Before starting her own practice, Talbot worked in a variety of offices building experience in retail, aerospace, educational, entertainment and residential projects. She has also taught design studio at Otis College of Art + Design and held teaching assistant positions at SCI-Arc and UCLA. Talbot has been a licensed Architect in California since 1997.

Talbot received an undergraduate degree in Architecture with Honors, from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, studied at the Architectural Association in London and earned a Masters of Architecture degree from SCI-Arc, also with Honors.