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professional design clubs are back but they look a little different

“As designers seek deeper professional connections, they’re joining groups that offer more to them than the big institutions are able to, whether it’s a community of shared values, more effective ways to find new jobs or collaborators, or simply a way to have more fun. It’s a change that makes sense against the larger social and economic shifts happening in the design world, including more freelancers, more complex interdisciplinary projects, and a workforce that is becoming more diverse.” By Diana Budds for Fast Company.

IN-joke - NEW YORK REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURE

“‘I just made up a client in my head,’ said Elizabeth Graziolo of Yellow House Architects about the design the showcase residence in the historic Art Deco office turned residential building…For one night only, the actually occupant-less apartment doubled as an intimate venue, where Graziolo and Madame Architect founder, Julia Gamolina, sat on a cashew-shaped couch and swapped career advice.” By Angelina Torre.

GLAMOROUS PAIRINGS - NEW YORK REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURE

“Perhaps owing to the glittery setting, Gamolina and Andraos’s dialogue was absent of jargon, though not light on substance. The pair addressed pertinent questions that the young professionals in the audience sat up in their chairs to hear. On the economic outlook for architects, Andraos admitted that “it’s very scary” but that there is a lot of value in an architectural education.” By Angelina Torre.

JULIA GAMOLINA ON WALLPAPER’s LIST OF PEOPLE DEFINING creative america

“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. These are the names to know in the USA today, from the born-and-bred locals to the global thinkers who have chosen to make the country their home, from the trailblazers and the tastemakers to the rising stars of tomorrow.” By the Wallpaper Editors.

TIDI078: Designing Value: Building Community

“On this edition of This is DesignIntelligence, Julia Gamolina shares how Madame Architect grew into the destination to hear from women in the industry, how she gets students to understand and embrace business development, and how engaging with communities is at the heart of all she does.” By Bob Fisher

SCRATCHING THE SURFACE #234 WITH JULIA GAMOLINA

“In this conversation, Julia and Jarrett talk about what's missing in design media, the intersection of mentorship and publishing, and why it's important to show alternative forms of practice.” By Jarret Fuller

MADAME ARCHITECT CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH WITH 400 INTERVIEWS

“For Untapped New York, Gamolina dug into the archives to curate a list of 10 interviews that offer a sample of the fascinating profiles published. The list exemplifies the wide variety of ways women enter the architecture industry and the many different paths they take to build their careers and navigate life.” By Nicole Saraniero.

Women have made, are making, and will make essential contributions to architecture

“In observance of Women’s History Month, The Architect’s Newspaper—a woman-owned and woman-led company—is celebrating the contributions of women to architecture and design. Throughout March, we’ll highlight stories that put women in the spotlight.”

MADAME ARCHITECT’S JULIA GAMOLINA: “THE MORE ARCHITECTS CAN ACCUMULATE SKILLS TO RUN A BUSINESS AND TELL A COMPELLING STORY, THE BETTER THE WORK WILL BE”

Archdaily's Christele Harrouk had the chance to speak to Julia Gamolina, Founder, Editor-in-Chief of Madame Architect, and one of Professional Women in Construction's "20 Under 40", to discuss her career choices, the online magazine, the business of architecture and communication.

Madame Architect for Action in the field

For their new Action in the Field series, Parlour profiles Madame Architect. “Launched in May 2018 by founder and editor-in-chief Julia Gamolina, Madame Architect is a New York-based online magazine that publishes feature interviews on women’s lives and work.”

"There Are Unbelievable Number Of Ways To Have A Meaningful Career In This Industry"

In a series that seeks to reach out to individuals who are trying to push the bar of conversations about architecture globally and creating new avenues of exploring for young and emerging architects, World Architecture Community’s Megha Balooni dives deep into the aspect of 'media and communications in architecture' as it relates to Madame Architect.

Madame Architect's Julia Gamolina on Rejecting the Misogyny in Architecture in Design and the City Podcast

ArchDaily’s Dima Stouhi covers the third episode of Design and the City, a podcast by reSITE on how to make cities more livable and lovable, by raising questions and proposing solutions for the city of the future. The team interviewed Madame Architect's Julia Gamolina, where she talks about the efforts of building a platform of community and collaboration, putting the spotlight on the diverse stories and perspectives of women that deserve a seat at the table.

Julia Gamolina named Apartment Therapy’s 2021 Design Changemakers

Apartment Therapy presents 24 of the most exciting and impactful people working in design right now. In a year of hardships and uncertainty, these designers, makers, architects, and more brought beauty and purpose into the world. These are the design names you’ll want to know in 2021.

Madame architect on design:ed by ARCHITECTURAL RECORD

DESIGN:ED’s podcast host Aaron Prinz talks to Julia Gamolina about the role mentorship has played in her career—and how it led to founding Madame Architect. They also talk about her pivot away from a design role.

Autodesks’s life in 3D: Hero highlight

In this conversation with Autodesk, Julia shares her unconventional journey, some eye-opening insights, and her hopes for the future.

Julia Gamolina on Breaking the Architect’s Mold

reSITE’s Design and the City podcast host Alexandra Siebenthal talks to Julia about her commitment to profile women in all stages of their careers - women who break the mold of what an architect is - and create space for more diversity in the field.

Madame architect with julia gamolina by the young architect podcast

Young Architect podcast host Michael Riscica talks to Julia about her career trajectory and how she came to create Madame Architect, focusing on some of the challenges of content creation and her plans for the future.

Business of Architecture episode 334: women in architecture with julia gamolina

Business of Architecture podcast host Enoch Sears talks to Julia about the genesis, future plans, and stand-out interviews of Madame Architect, as well as her experience in professional practice and her role at Trahan Architects.

Build Better podcast s2 episode 1: Elevating women in architecture with julia Gamolina of madame architect

Build Better Podcast host Anastasia Barnes talks to Julia about her role models, her goals for Madame Architect, and what she hopes Madame Architect to be for the industry.

THe Doyenne Interviews - Organic formations with julia gamolina

The Doyenne Interviews host Bridget Nathan talks to Julia about the stages of her career, the evolution of Madame Architect, and advice for those with a passion project.

USModernist Radio #148/Last Flight Outta NY: Madame Architect's Julia Gamolina + Gene Kaufman

USModernist Radio host George Smart talks to Julia Gamolina about Madame Architect, the future of the field, role models in media, and more.

Architects Leading the Way to Racial Justice

“The fight for racial justice and equality is reaching a tipping point. Metropolis highlights Black architects, educators, and thinkers who are leading the way.” By Akiva Blander

A Conversation with Julia Gamolina, Founder of Madame Architect

“Today, Julia continues to nourish one of the most potent platforms advocating for and celebrating women in architecture, Madame Architect, which she founded back in 2018…I recently reconnected with Julia to discuss her career, expertise in communications, thoughts on women in architecture, and some of the powerful lessons she's learned on her multi-dimensional journey.” By Sean Joyner

AIA 2019 Women's Leadership Summit Broke Records and Norms

“More than 750 architects and designers gathered at the biennial event avowed change in their individual careers and in the profession at large.” By Wanda Lau

How Pros Are Working to Support Women in Architecture

“There’s a saying that you can’t be what you can’t see, and Gamolina and others are working to make that sure women and other minorities in the industry — or those considering entering the profession — have relatable role models.” By Gwendolyn Purdom

The Multi-Story Brains of Female Architects

“‘To be integrated [people] is what we should all be striving for,” remarked Julia Gamolina, another Summit speaker and editor of Madame Architect.org Since founding Madame Architect in 2018, Gamolina has interviewed over ninety female architects to give women a voice and a platform.” By Toby Israel Ph.D.

Interview with Julia Gamolina

“The founder of Madame Architect speaks with RECORD about the value of mentorship.” By Miriam Sitz

How storytelling can be a vehicle for inclusion in architecture

“By sharing their own experiences—from in and out of the workplace—women are finding common ground and support within their firms and networks.” By Milan Durham

Two accomplished Clevelanders talk with Madame Architect about building careers, overcoming challenges and more

“…the site's spotlight turns to Cleveland with two excellent Q&As: one with Sandra Madison, chairwoman and CEO of Robert P. Madison International Inc., and another with Utako Tanebe, an architect and designer at DLR Group | Westlake Reed Leskosky.” By Scott Suttell

How ‘Madame Architect’ Inspires the Next Generation of Talent

“Julia Gamolina didn’t start her blog, Madame Architect, with any particular goals in mind. She just knew she wanted guidance for her career and to start writing again. Now she hopes it can become an equally inspiring place for those who dream of a career in architecture.” By Louis Bedigian

A 3-Point Manifesto for Advancing Women in Architecture

“Let’s accelerate the dedication, quicken the rhythm and see how the industry begins to change for the better.” By Julia Gamolina

'Visibility, retention and change' are part of the path forward for women in architecture

“In a field — architecture and design — still dominated by men, Julia Gamolina is giving voice to women and underscoring the need for mentorship in the profession.” By Scott Suttell

Local organization continues support, recognition of female architects

“For the fifth year in a row, the Cleveland chapter of American Institute of Architects hosted its Women in Architecture Celebration on Thursday night. The event, which was hosted at Rustbelt Reclamation off East 36thStreet, sought to honor the area’s female architects while brainstorming ways to increase the ranks.” By Jordan Vandenberge

19 Women Architects to Watch in 2019

These A+Award-winning women are bringing unique architecture to reality around the world. By the Architizer Editors.

Architecture of Gender

“Architects are grappling with the profession’s own imbalances. Can they find a more inclusive design vocabulary for themselves and their clients?” Madame Architect’s Founder and Editor Julia Gamolina tours writer Jennifer Krichels and FXCollaborative’s Design Director of Interiors, Angie Lee, around The Wing, as Angie speaks all about design, gender, and culture, sowing the seeds for design thinking as activism. By Jennifer Krichels.

Op Ed: Stop Asking Where All the Female Architects Are; We’re Right Here

“It’s time to change this narrative. I no longer want to hear people asking, “Where are all the women architects?” or saying, “I can’t name five female architects.” I’ve published interviews with 50 women on my platform Madame Architect who build, design, or otherwise advance the practice of architecture, and I’ve spoken to even more. We need to listen to them, write about them, amplify them, and support them in combating the issues our industry faces in order to change this situation.” By Julia Gamolina

Making Madame Architect: How Julia Gamolina is documenting the dames of design

"At 27 years old, New York City-based editor Julia Gamolina has created a space for women to tell their stories about working in architecture in real time with her new online platform, Madame Architect. The site, which launched in May, is home to Q&A-style features focused on the lives of the leading ladies of design." By Sydney Franklin