Molly O'Donnell

With exploration at the forefront of her passions, Molly relocated to Seattle in 2013 by way of Washington D.C. She believes exploration and constant education are the foundation of design because “it’s easy to see the same things every day and have them blur together. New places, whether it’s a new street in your city or a new city altogether, break up that routine and challenge you to look at things differently.” She had an opportunity to work for a lighting design firm where she learned a great deal about lighting, design, detailing, and specifications. She can’t help but find herself immediately looking up at the ceiling or under counters to investigate the lighting used in spaces she visits and loves bringing this knowledge to her design work.

Molly’s curiosity was fueled from a young age with scientists for both parents that allowed her to create her own experiments and encouraged her to actively pursue her thirst for knowledge. While science may have seemed like the obvious career choice, Molly needed to fulfill her creative side and found architecture to be that perfect blend of science and art. Outside the office, she can be found exploring the local restaurant and bar scene with her husband, getting out with their dogs, rewiring her motorcycle, or enjoying a good crossword puzzle with a side of bourbon.