Tall Architects is dedicated to redefining Southern architecture—crafting spaces that honor the region’s heritage while embracing contemporary design. Tall focues on creating intelligent, beautiful spaces that address the unique challenges of designing in the South. Tall balances modernity with cultural narratives, challenging entrenched notions of what Southern architecture can be while responding to the harsh climate.
Founders Madison and Mark Talley established Tall Architects with a vision to blend tradition and innovation. Ocean Springs, Mississippi—known for its coastal charm and artistic heritage—became the chosen home for this vision and a base for engaging with the region’s cultural and educational communities.
Over the past decade, Tall has grown with a dynamic team of collaborators, including engineers, landscape architects, artists, and urban planners. The team creates architecture that bridges the past and future, celebrating the South’s traditions while introducing fresh perspectives.
Guided by a contextual, inclusive process, Tall designs communal spaces, addressing the region’s unique demands while enriching communities. Each project is an opportunity to challenge assumptions, celebrate heritage, and contribute to the evolving story of the South—creating places that inspire and endure.
MaDISON talley
Madison is an architect and founding partner. As a proponent of design excellence and community involvement, her leadership has created a firm-wide commitment to humanistic design. Madison is heavily involved in every project. Her artistic curiosity combined with her love of materials instills every project with undeniable and unrepeatable zest.
MaRK talley
Mark is an architect and founding partner. His interests lie with the big ideas, the bold moves, and the subtle detailing that encapsulates an idea, space, or building. Mark is heavily involved with every project. He focuses on never settling for the first idea and pushing the boundaries to uncharted territories.
Morgan warmath
Morgan is a studio director and architect. She aspires to strengthen the community with evidence-based design and to evoke emotion through experiential expression. Morgan is “Construction Document Technology” certified, and she is using this know-how to streamline and strengthen Tall’s firm-wide project documentation practices.
FRANK TAYLOR
Frank is a thoughtful designer who values architecture that balances functionality with moments of delight and discovery. At Tall, he brings a user-centered approach and a strong artistic eye, pairing technical precision with creativity. Skilled in Revit and hand sketching alike, Frank approaches each project with curiosity, care, and a commitment to design that feels both intentional and inviting.
BOB TIBBS
Bob brings a pragmatic and grounded approach to design, focusing on solutions that balance creativity with constructability. He values clarity, efficiency, and collaboration—ensuring that each project moves seamlessly from concept to completion. With a practical mindset and attention to detail, Bob helps turn ideas into thoughtful, buildable architecture.
ANITA ARGUELLES
Anita is the director of business development. She aspires to cultivate great relationships that lead to mutually successful partnerships between clients and Tall Architects. Having co-owned two successful businesses while managing the marketing and public engagement for a major university department, she demonstrates that by combining market analysis with brand awareness and development that businesses can grow intelligently while producing great work.
