Tall Architects
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”
— Marcel Proust
Tall Architects is dedicated to redefining Southern architecture—crafting spaces that honor the region’s heritage while embracing contemporary design. Since 2014, Tall has focused 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.
