Julia Gamolina

Julia Gamolina is a New York City based architect, writer, and educator, known for her contributions to promoting the visibility and advancement of women in architecture and design. She is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Madame Architect, a digital magazine and media start-up that celebrates women practitioners in the field. She holds the position of Associate Principal and Business Development Director at Ennead Architects, where she focuses on projects in the educational, cultural, and healthcare sectors. She received her Bachelor of Architecture at Cornell University, graduating in 2013 with the Charles Goodwin Sands Memorial Medal for exceptional merit in the thesis of architecture.

Work Gemolina worked in business development at FXCollaborative, and design roles at Rockwell Group, Studio V Architecture, and Gabellini Sheppard.

Julia is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Pratt Institute, teaching a graduate level Professional Practice Seminar on the history and the practices of the profession. She has served on juries for the 2019 World Architecture Festival and the DNA Paris Design Awards, as well as a media critic for the AIA Dallas Built Design Awards. As of 2023 Julia remains the editor and chief of Madame Architect.

Awards and honors 2023

Wallpaper USA 300, "The Wallpaper USA 300 is a window to creative America: we shine the spotlight on 300 talents that are forging new paths through America’s design landscape." Wallpaper.

2021

Design Changemakers, "The Apartment Therapy Design Changemakers Class of 2021 is made up of 24 of the most talented and dynamic people in the design world.", Apartment Therapy.

2019

Professional Women in Construction's "20 Under 40", Issued by Professional Women in Construction, New York. AIANY Special Citation 2019, Special Citations are bestowed at the discretion of the Honors Committee in recognition of achievements in architecture, education, and related fields, Issued by Commercial Observer. 2019: "A Story No Longer Untold: Astra Zarina’s Influence on Modern Architecture", Metropolis 2019: "Women to Women: Conversations Across Boys’ Club", A Women's Thing