Our Team
Studio Athena creates interior environments that reflect our clients' personality and lifestyle. We listen closely, learn what matters most to each person, and design spaces with soul, both residential and commercial, that feel deeply personal and quietly inspiring. We offer a thoughtful, memorable design experience, and we hope to enhance the quality of life for everyone we serve.
We are committed to sustainable practices and to caring for the natural environment in every project we take on. We keep learning, from green building design and Vāstu design to the latest materials and technologies, so we can bring our clients and our community work that is thoughtful and built to last. We are honored to have been a trusted partner to our Oregon and San Francisco Bay Area clients alike since 2013.
Athena Lorenz
Principal Designer + Founder
BFA in Commercial Interior Architecture with an emphasis on Sustainable Design from Marylhurst University | Vāstu Certifications in Residential Design, Landscape Design + Site Analysis
With my many years of experience in design, I approach every project through the lens of sustainability—believing that thoughtful, responsible choices create spaces that are not only beautiful, but deeply enduring. I see each project as a creative partnership, balancing refined aesthetics with functionality to design client-centered environments that elevate everyday living and bring lasting fulfillment.
My personal design aesthetic leans toward clean-lined contemporary spaces layered with organic textures and subtle bohemian warmth.
Outside the studio, I’m most at home and outdoors with my family—camping, taking barre classes, sipping boba tea, discovering new food spots, organizing and color-coordinating just about everything, and hosting living room dance parties with my husband, Cameron, and our four children, Aera, Uma, Emme, and Taiga.
Tahne Martin
Senior Designer + Drafting Technician
AAS in Interior Design from Portland Community College
I am passionate about design no matter the budget and my coworkers enjoy my infectious enthusiasm. Space planning is one of my superpowers – I take joy in creating beautiful and functional spaces using every single inch. Taking time to listen and build a relationship with each client allows me to support the client and our whole team throughout the design process. My personal design style is influenced by the many years I spent in Hawaii and my travels to Italy.
In my free time you can find me enjoying a cocktail with my sisters and cooking, gardening or landscaping with my husband.
Nicolette Kalic
Interior Designer + Marketing
BA in Communications/Global Public Health UCSD | Prior Design Company Owner
I am grateful to be part of the Studio Athena team, bringing with me years of design experience from my work with Hartmann & Forbes, Rejuvenation, and as the owner of my own design firm. Each chapter of my career has deepened my appreciation for thoughtful, well-crafted interiors and the impact they have on daily life.
During my time at Hartmann & Forbes, I was introduced to the principles of Wabi Sabi design and developed a lasting appreciation for the beauty of natural materials and organic imperfection. That experience shaped my belief in bringing the outdoors in—creating spaces that feel grounded, layered, and connected to nature.
As someone who finds inspiration in water, landscape, and time spent outdoors, I believe that when the elements we love are thoughtfully woven into our homes, our spaces become more than beautiful—they become restorative. I genuinely enjoy connecting with clients and consider it a privilege to play a small part in their journey toward creating environments that reflect who they are and how they want to live. Helping illuminate a client’s identity through design is what makes this work so meaningful to me.
When I’m not designing with this wonderful team, you can find me going on outdoor adventures, traveling, and seeking the sunshine with my sons Rezi and Hudson, fiancé, and our two dogs Pita and Bridgette!
Kyra Caudle
Billing Coordinator
BS in General Studies with a Minor in Biology + Psychology from University of Central Oklahoma
My love for design and organization has always been a part of my life, though I did not receive my formal education in these areas. I think it’s vital for a home to have order and function, in order for the individual or family to truly thrive. A clean, clear, organized space allows for a clear mind space and the ability to take on the day’s challenges to the fullest. I also think you should find beauty and joy within a space, and that looks a little different for everyone. My personal design style is Vintage Modern meets Farmhouse.
In my spare time, I enjoy the Oregon outdoors with my husband and three children: Kennedy, Pierson, and Clementine and our poodle Sammi. We relocated from Oklahoma and love all that Oregon has to offer, in terms of outdoor activities. My hobbies include teaching barre fitness classes, snow skiing, remodeling our home, family bike rides, baking, spending time with friends, traveling with my sisters, and all things hands-on; I’m a true DIYer!