Julie Petersen
Julie (she/her) left the Midwest to set down roots in Seattle twenty years ago. An architect with over ten years of experience, she has worked on a variety of building typologies including multi-family housing, student housing affordable and senior housing. During her family leave, she created an after school art studio for K-8 children. In addition to making art with community, she enjoys running, hiking, and good food. She is focused on making connections between the people who enliven our city and spaces we create for them.
Hometown: Clarksville, TN
First Day at Scharrer AD: January 17, 2024
Favorite Building: Igualada Cemetery
Happiest Place: Discovery Park
Memorable Book: Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot
Current Obsession: chickens and worm bins
Latest Accomplishment: Returning to work!
Favorite Thing about Seattle: There is always something new to be discovered and rediscovered.
Quote to live by: Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. – Maya Angelou