Julia Schafhauser is a Senior Associate at TPD Architecture, a LEED AP BD+C accredited professional, an Associate AIA member, and an ASID member. She holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Architecture and brings over 16 years of experience in architecture and interior design, working on projects throughout New York City and across the country. At TPDA, she serves as an Architectural Project Manager and Lead Designer, specializing in Hospitality, Healthcare, Commercial, Retail, and high-end Residential projects.
Her design work has been featured in Hospitality Design Magazine, Boutique Design Magazine, and EFA Environments for Aging. She is particularly passionate about creating branded environments and narrative-driven spaces, combining traditional architectural principles with emerging technologies to deliver thoughtful and engaging design solutions. Known for her collaborative approach and strong communication skills, Julia enjoys building lasting client relationships and bringing positivity, creativity, and enthusiasm to every project.
With extensive experience across all phases of design and construction, from conceptual and schematic design through design development, budgeting, construction documentation, specifications, and construction administration, Julia brings both creative vision and technical expertise to her work.
In her free time, Julia loves climbing mountains in the Northeast, with the goal of completing the NE111 in winter.