Our Story
Founded in 2022 West Malibu Studio seeks to create spaces that enhance the natural landscape we live in, and in turn reflect our connection to the world around us. Our team includes talented individuals with knowledge in art, design, landscape architecture, garden planning and more.
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Taylor Bentzen
FOUNDER
Taylor received a BA in Music (Musicology, Ethnomusicology) from the University of California, Los Angeles (2019). This education in art and history inspired her pursuit of design. Beginning with interiors, Taylor sought to integrate eclectic and antique art/furnishings into a contemporary context. It was in this juxtaposition she found great inspiration, the synthesis of history with everyday life. After broadening her work to the exterior, Taylor approaches landscape design with a refreshing simplicity; creating spaces that feel intimate while exposing the infinite beauty of our planet.
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Felicity Amoroso
DIRECTOR
Felicity graduated from the University of San Francisco with a B.A. in Architecture and Community Design (2016). She furthered her education at the University of Miami, receiving an M.P.S. in Marine Conservation with a focus on sustainability. Felicity brings a unique skill set to the team, including advanced knowledge of ecosystems and native species. Her commitment to environmental stewardship makes her an invaluable asset, ensuring innovative and drought-tolerant solutions for our clients.
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Stacy-Anne Parke
BIOLOGIST
Stacy-Anne, with a BA in Biological Anthropology from Boston University (2019) and an MA from Florida Atlantic University (2022), is now a PhD candidate at New York University, where her academic journey has smoothly transitioned into specializing in environmental services. As a certified biologist in Malibu, she blends her expertise in anthropology and ecology, consulting on projects like site assessments and stormwater management. Her environmental design work, informed by her knowledge of human-nature evolutionary dynamics, aims to create practical solutions for habitat enhancement and balance between ecosystems and human activity.