JULIA DROOFF
juliadrooff@gmailcom
WORK EXPERIENCE
Architecture Intern
Quinn Evans
January 2024 - August 2025 Washington, DC
Developed preliminary design concepts for a 100,000 SF elementary school modernization and addition, using Revit to support integrated design coordination, sustainability goals, and iterative client review meetings
Supported design development for the Federal Reserve Building project, serving as a client-facing team member and coordinating with multidisciplinary consultants to integrate systems upgrades and building performance objectives
Conducted site analysis and field documentation for existingbuilding projects, synthesizing consultant input, client priorities, and code constraints into coordinated design documentation.
Architecture Intern
Page&Turnbull
January 2025 - February 2025 San Francisco, CA
Produced 10+ field reports documenting key conditions and constraints for existing-building projects, supporting consultant coordination and informed design decisions.
Conducted field surveys using GPS and photogrammetry to collect building data that informed the modernization of Temple Emanu-El, supporting performance and systems upgrades.
Project Coordinator
Perkins&Will
July 2022 - June 2023 Seattle, WA
Contributed to the design and documentation of 240 residential units for a mid-rise project in downtown Seattle, supporting work from schematic design through construction documentation.
Supported construction documentation for a mid-rise research laboratory as part of a 15-person multidisciplinary team, coordinating in Revit to improve accuracy and delivery efficiency.
Led feasibility studies for office-to-residential conversions, evaluating spatial, regulatory, and performance considerations for urban reuse projects.
EDUCATION
Masters of Architecture
University of Virginia
August 2023 - Expected May 2026
Charlottesville, VA Awards
Peter R Kutscha Historic Preservation Scholar
Certificates in Urban Design and Historic Preservation
Dual Bachelors of Arts
Media Studies and Art Scripps College
August 2017 - May 2021
Claremont, CA
3.9/4.0
SKILLS
Autodesk Revit
Adobe Suite
Climate Studio/Ladybug
Enscape/Twinmotion/VRay
Digital Twin
ArcGIS
Grasshopper
Rhino
Affinity Suite
LiDAR Scanning
Global Sustainability Instructor
University of Virginia
May 2024 - July 2024 Lund, Sweden
Co-instructed the University of Virginia's undergraduate Global Sustainability course in collaboration with Lund University (Sweden), delivering interdisciplinary, practice-oriented curriculum.
Led 15 students in conducting life cycle assessments (LCAs) for local businesses, translating environmental data into actionable design and planning strategies.
Designer I
Graves & Associates
July 2021 - July 2022 Tacoma, WA
Developed schematic and construction document sets for three mixed-use projects in Tacoma, using AutoCAD and Revit to support coordinated, efficient project delivery.
Led a five-person design team on large-scale proposals, coordinating code and land-use analysis while supporting client-facing presentations and internal reviews.
Produced 3D models and presentation graphics using Enscape, Photoshop, and InDesign for architectural projects and competitions, resulting in two finalist selections.
Architectural Designer
Calderon Architecture & Design Studio
March 2020 - November 2021 Beacon, NY
Developed residential plan sets using AutoCAD, incorporating client feedback to support iterative design reviews and approvals.
Produced documentation and upgrade plans for 10 historic homes in the Hudson River Valley, supporting coordinated design and regulatory review.
Prepared as-built drawings for multiple structures using AutoCAD, ensuring accurate existing-conditions documentation to inform renovation and modernization efforts.
Facilities Manager
University of Virginia Architecture School
September 2023 - current Charlottesville, Virginia
Monitored and maintained building systems, ensuring timely repairs for HVAC, furniture, printers, and other equipment to support operational efficiency.
Served as facilities liaison for faculty and staff; managed safety needs and paper waste/recycling operations.
Coordinated daily event setups and room reconfigurations for academic and public programs.