ABOUT

EXPERIENCE

Julian holds a Master of Architecture degree from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) and has built a substantial part of his career at Gensler, one of the world's most prominent architecture firms.

In his role as an Associate at Gensler’s Los Angeles office, Julian has managed a broad range of projects as a design lead and job captain, including commercial developments, private education facilities, high-rise residential towers, and civic centers. He is recognized for not only the quality of his technical work but also continuously expanding his architectural perspective by hosting lively design forums, participating in academic reviews, and founding diverse collaboration initiatives.

APPROACH

Julian's professional practice is grounded in design clarity, precision, and a measure of play. Each project is tailored to meet the unique vision and needs of the client while leaving room for the unexpected. His ability to navigate complex architectural challenges with creative, straightforward solutions has earned him the trust and respect of both clients and colleagues alike.

Julian’s work aims for simplicity and delight. Through an iterative process, he is constantly exploring ideas that elicit joy, awe, and curiosity. Each project strives to be logical, sustainable, and impactful, while responding to contemporary challenges and aspirations.

PHILOSOPHY

Architecture is a discipline and a service. It carries its own history, culture, and community of practitioners who share a common vernacular about their craft. It can be experimental and deeply personal. Yet the making of architecture is an inherently public act, in service of a few but impacting many, one that is resource-intensive, involves a high degree of coordination and collaboration, and ideally lasts for a very long time.

Themas strives to balance both dimensions of architecture, while making beautiful things along the way.