Julia Gamolina

Hi! I’m Julia Gamolina. I work at the intersection of architecture, media, and culture, with a focus on the people, ideas, and stories shaping our world. I founded and lead Madame Architect, an independent publication celebrating the people behind our built environment. I'm also an Associate Vice President at Ennead Architects, a CannonDesign company, and I write “Both, And”, a newsletter on Substack exploring the many dimensions of a creative and professional life.

After graduating from Cornell AAP, with a Bachelor of Architecture, I began my career as a designer while pursuing two parallel interests: writing as a way to share the insights and advice I was receiving, and understanding the business behind architectural practice. Over time, these interests evolved into a career spanning media, professional practice, and education.

Writing & Editorial

Since founding Madame Architect in 2018, I've led its editorial, creative, and strategic direction, growing it into an award-winning publication with readers in more than 100 countries. Through interviews, essays, events, and partnerships, I've built a platform dedicated to celebrating the people and ideas shaping our built world. I've also written for publications including Fast Company, Metropolis, The Architect's Newspaper, and A Women's Thing, exploring women's careers, creative leadership, and the evolution of architectural practice.

*Interviewing Molly McGowan at the RBW showroom for NYC Design Week 2022. Photography by Sebastian Meijas.*

Conversations & Programming

Beyond publishing, I've conceived and produced more than 30 events and public conversations across several series, including Madame Architect Presents, Ennead in Dialogue, and New Earth Dialogues in collaboration with Another Tomorrow. These programs bring together voices across architecture, design, real estate and culture to explore the ideas, experiences, and relationships shaping our world.

*Speaking with Miriam Peterson, Nathan Rich, and Emmanuel Plat about the reimagined* *MoMA Design Store SoHo. Photography by Matthew Mendicino.*

Design & Strategy

My background in architecture spans design, communications, business development, and strategy, giving me a comprehensive understanding of both the creative process and the business of practice. As a designer, I've worked on projects internationally, across scales and typologies, from luxury interiors to commercial workplaces. I continue to explore design through independent creative projects. Alongside my design work, I've developed a particular interest in how architecture and design firms evolve. I've helped establish practices in new markets, shape communications and visibility strategies, recruit key talent, and develop business development initiatives and long-term strategic plans.

*Presenting my B.Arch thesis at Cornell AAP in 2013.*

Teaching & Speaking

I've taught two graduate-level courses at Pratt Institute: professional practice and a seminar on architecture and design media, for which I developed the curriculum. I'm also a frequent speaker, moderator, and guest critic at universities and conferences internationally, engaging in conversations about architecture, entrepreneurship, media, creative leadership, and career development. I regularly serve on design juries and award committees, and particularly enjoy opportunities to connect with students and emerging professionals. Having benefited from the generosity and guidance of so many people throughout my own career, I consider sharing what I've learned an important part of my work.

*Lecturing at Yale University School of Architecture in April 2026. Photography by Benjamin Piascik.*

Beyond my day-to-day work, I'm always drawn to opportunities to connect people, share ideas, and contribute to projects that bring different perspectives together. One of my favorite experiences was leading an architecture workshop for children through Kids Worldwide and the River Fund. I've also been fortunate to participate in projects including the Rosie Reborn campaign (watch the video!) and Autodesk's documentary, Voices of Change: Women in Architecture and Design. I'm especially grateful for the people who have shared their time, knowledge, and encouragement with me throughout my career, and I try to extend that same generosity whenever I can.