Julia O. Rata
R.A., LEED Green Associate
E-mail: julia.o.rata@gmail.com
Tel: 646-282-8012
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Senior Project Architect with 10 years of practice on residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Passionate about developing quality delivery standards, solutions, and designs for every project. Strong understanding of integration between multiple NYC agencies, codes, and project stakeholders. Seeking an opportunity to manage and lead projects and teams with an effort to emphasize sustainable practices and designs, and to help improve the overall quality of the built environment.
Corporate Design of America, P.C., Brooklyn, NY, US, Project Manager
Senior Project Architect
-responsible for project packages including design and CDs development, and management during construction administration of residential and commercial projects of various scales with value of over $40 million
-designed and developed mixed use projects of over 112,000sf on multiple Zoning Map changes for ULURP applications with City Planning Commission securing additional upzoning and increasing the floor area and number of residential units
-developed and managed projects for medical office uses of over 20,000 sf with complex zoning analyses and layouts
-secured approvals on residential alteration projects from Board of Standards and Appeals, Landmarks Preservation Committee, and Community Boards
-secured approvals from the Department of Transportation on roadway applications as part of the Certificate of Occupancy process with client savings of over $100,000 in construction costs
-held responsibilities for design implementation, production of Construction Drawings and Details, Energy Analysis, management and coordination with project team and various stakeholders, contractors, and vendors
-helped increase the rate of repeat clients by providing excellent customer service through clear communication, problem resolution, quality work, attention to client goals, and responsiveness throughout all phases including construction
-provided guidance to junior team members and conducted corrective work and oversight
Solo projects, New York, NY, US, Consultant
Manhattan, NY - designed and developed luxury optical retail store and office for interior design, construction value of $250,000
Philadelphia, PA - worked with private developers on complete redesign of multi-family housing project of over $13 million
Brooklyn, NY - designed and developed dentistry medical office with complex existing conditions related to MEP work
Brooklyn - interior design and development of condominium renovations and single-family houses
-helped secure co-op board approvals for condominium mergers
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, US, MArch, Sustainable Architecture
Professional Practice 1, 2
Research Methods
Current and Environemtnal Issues
Healthcare Facilities Design
Sustainable Studios 1, 2
Women in Architecture Awards, Nomination
Women in Architecture Awards
