It's nice to meet you.
My name is Julia Drooff and I am an architectural designer and digital media creator based in SEATTLE, washington.
in 2021, i graduated with my degree in ART AND digital media from scripps college and left my part time POSITION with calderon architecture & DESIGN STUDIO to begin A full- time POSITION AS AN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER AT graves+associates in tacoma, WA. AFTER A YEAR IN TACOMA, i MOVED TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON TO BEGIN WORKING AS A DESIGNER FOR THE GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE FIRM PERKINS+wILL. aS A DESIGNER, I SPECIALIZE IN MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS AND RESIDENTIAL UNIT PLANNING.
With a background in construction, studio art, and graphic design, I have a particular interest in ADAPTIVE REUSE AND EQUITABLE ARCHITECTURE.
I aspire to beCOME AN ARCHITECT THAT USES STRATEGIES OF ADAPTIVE REUSE TO PROTECT THE HISTORY AND CHARACTER OF OUR COMMUNITIES WHILE ACCOUNTING FOR A HEALTHIER, MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
I Am Currently: WORKING ON A 350,000 SF MID-RISE APARTMENT BUILDING IN HISTORIC BELLTOWN, SEATTLE.
Fun Facts:
I was born and raised sailing and crabbing in Annapolis, MD
I have my K-350 submarine license
I ran the 400m and 400m hurdles for Claremont-Mudd-Scripps track team