JULIA ANN GALLAGHER, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP

Principal Architect | Founder of JAGA-Studio

We specialize in creating light filled spaces that make the human scale feel luxurious and special.

Julia Ann Gallagher is a licensed architect with over 25 years of experience in architecture, design, and project leadership. She founded Julia Molloy Gallagher Architecture PLLC in Brooklyn in 2017 and later established Julia Ann Gallagher Architect, PC in Hawthorne, California in 2023. Her bi-coastal practice, JAGA-Studio, delivers full-service design solutions—from concept through construction—for homeowners, developers, and institutions alike.

JAGA-Studio operates with a lean and scalable structure, assembling teams of collaborators as needed to support multidisciplinary work ranging from strategic planning to public art installations. The firm’s approach is rooted in collaboration, research, and a deep respect for place and people—often designing from the inside out to craft spaces that are sculptural, functional, and meaningful.

Julia’s background spans elite academic and professional settings. A native of Northern California, she holds a BA from Barnard College and a Master of Architecture from Columbia University. She has taught at Columbia GSAPP, Parsons School of Design, NYIT, and is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor at USC’s School of Architecture.

Clients describe Julia as a trusted partner with a calm yet confident presence, an educator at heart who empowers them throughout the design and construction process. Her portfolio includes projects with Gehry Partners, Adjaye Associates, the U.S. Department of State, the Kennedy Center, and a host of cultural, governmental, and nonprofit institutions worldwide.

Julia also serves on the Board of Directors of AIA Los Angeles and is the 2024–2025 California Representative for AIA LA. She is currently accepting commissions for new construction, additions, and interiors in California and New York.