Dr. Julia Sulzer

Biography

Julia Sulzer is a lecturer at the University of Southern California's School of Architecture, where she teaches courses focused on urban design and social environments. She holds a Master's degree in Architecture from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich). Before joining USC, Julia worked for more than seven years at Zurich's Office of Urban Planning, where she led the 'Architecture & Urban Space' unit and oversaw the newly established 'Urban Space' unit. In this role, she played a key part in initiating and implementing city-wide design guidelines, public space strategies, and temporary use initiatives. In 2021, she founded Co-Urbanism, a design initiative that explores innovative approaches to urban design and practice. Her teaching focuses on the intersection of urban form and social life in cities, critically examining common urban challenges and proposing design solutions that address systemic issues. Julia's areas of expertise include urban planning, design strategies, and public space development.

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