Tahlor Cleveland

Master of Architecture

Tahlor Cleveland is an architectural designer interested in spaces and projects that bring people together. She graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a degree in Urban Planning. Her studies focused on the Third place and design that empowers disadvantaged communities and history. Prior to attending Tulane she was a project coordinator for the Los Angeles Dodgers, working on renovations in preparation for the 2021 All-Star Week and consulting on other stadiums. In this position she specialized in bridging the design identity of the mid-century modern stadium with that of partner brands, as well as FF&E and food service spaces. 

Tahlor was drawn to Tulane for its programs relating to the community, particularly in the Small Center. Believing that architects are public servants, she plans to engage in work that provides services to the community and focuses on equitable design and social justice. She was motivated by the school’s preservation program and hopes to learn more about the preservationist’s approach to heritage conservation and resiliency.  

 

“The students at Tulane have a vast array of backgrounds and passions, and the visiting professors have brought different perspectives of architecture to the curriculum.” 

With her degree, Tahlor wants to become a licensed architect and support other Black women through the licensing process. She wants to continue exploring how spatial conditions and design strategies sculpt community identity and collective memory, and hopes to be a part of projects that strengthen the memory-making and resiliency of communities and honor the cultural heritage of those spaces.