team
We are a dedicated team of architects, designers, and collaborators committed to crafting thoughtful, high-performance spaces that balance innovation with timeless design.
ed millán, ra aia
Founder, Principal Architect
Ed Millán is the founder and principal architect of Millán Architect / Studio. With over 17 years of experience, Ed has led projects from early concept through construction across Southern California and beyond, with particular expertise navigating complex permitting conditions in coastal, historic, and environmentally sensitive contexts.
Ed’s work is rooted in the belief that architecture should be both rigorous and restorative. He is deeply invested in the continuity of a project—from the first sketch through the built result—and is known for an exacting attention to detail that carries across structure, materials, and spatial experience. His approach emphasizes clarity, restraint, and longevity, resulting in work that is thoughtful, resilient, and grounded in how people actually live.
A registered architect in California and Colorado, Ed earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado’s College of Architecture and Planning before relocating to Los Angeles to complete his Master of Architecture at the University of Southern California. He recently served on the board of the Venice Heritage Foundation and is committed to mentorship, collaboration, and expanding access and opportunity within the architecture profession.
He is a proud husband and father of two children, and his family plays a central role in shaping his values around home, responsibility, and care. Outside the studio, Ed is a dedicated jiu-jitsu practitioner, an interest that reflects his respect for discipline, humility, and continuous learning—qualities that carry directly into his architectural practice.
Project Manager
Anna brings over a decade of global experience to Millán Architect / Studio. She holds dual master’s degrees in Architecture and Architectural Engineering, including an M.Arch II from UCLA.
Her work includes high-end hospitality and custom residential projects, with leadership roles on luxury developments for brands such as Nobu and Kempinski, spanning Malibu, Abu Dhabi, and Bermuda.
She combines technical rigor with design precision to ensure design intent is carried through execution.
ANNA KUDASHKINA
Project Manager | BIM Manager | Independent Contractor
Victor is an international architect with over 15 years of experience delivering large-scale, complex projects across Latin America and the United States. His work spans higher education, mixed-use developments, and multifamily high-rises, including adaptive reuse projects in downtown Los Angeles.
A Graphisoft-certified BIM Manager, he brings advanced digital coordination and delivery expertise to every phase of the work.
Victor acuña
Designer | Independent Contractor
Born and raised in Milan, Italy, Micol moved to Los Angeles to study and earned her Bachelor of Architecture from Woodbury University. She has worked for high end firms on residential and mixed-used projects before joining MA/S. Micol has always been an observer in character, and studying architecture has made her even more sensitive to the many facets of a home and creating meaningful spaces for others.
micol romano
Director of Strategy and Operations | Consultant
Sarah is a strategic operations and growth leader with a background spanning media, content development, and brand strategy across entertainment, technology, and creative startups. With more than a decade of experience working with organizations including Snapchat, Condé Nast Entertainment, and leading content development teams in partnership with talent such as Donnie Wahlberg, she brings a multidisciplinary approach to business development, storytelling, and organizational systems. At Millán Architect / Studio, Sarah supports strategic operations, new business outreach, and long-term brand positioning, acting as a chief-of-staff–style partner focused on aligning priorities, strengthening external presence, and building scalable systems to support sustainable studio growth.