Bio
Artist, architect, social/political activist. Convinced AI advocate and serious driverless transport fan.
2006 — 2012
Penza State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Specialist of Architecture (2006 - 2012)
2015
Founding Partner of A-PROEKT LLC, state architectural license
2016
Cannabis Bank competition - Honorable mention
2017
Place and Displacement — A Market in Refugee Settlements competition — finalist
2019
International Associate of The American Institute of Architects
2021-present
Rick Rescorla Initiative
2022
Sho-Ping Chin Women's Leadership Summit—grant recipient
Awarded but unable to attend.
Awarded but unable to attend.
2022-2023, 2023-2024
Harvard GSD Wheelwright Prize participant
2023, 2024, 2026
Mentor in the International Mentorship program by AIA
2025
Dubai Urban Elements competition — shortlist.
This project is a component of my work to create an innovative urban studies curriculum. The course is specifically tailored to equip future professionals with the skills needed in autonomous transportation technologies, infrastructure development, and urban planning strategies.
This project is a component of my work to create an innovative urban studies curriculum. The course is specifically tailored to equip future professionals with the skills needed in autonomous transportation technologies, infrastructure development, and urban planning strategies.
2026-...
TaaS Study Course
I am the author and co-author of a number of social and political initiatives, such as SHELTER, All Genocide (Ecocide) Memorial, War on terror Memorial, Mazanka and others.
From 2022, I insist on a "Neutral Flag" policy for creative communities (primarily women) located in countries such as Russia, Cuba, Syria, Iran and other territories under sanctions. At the moment, residents of these territories are practically deprived of the opportunity to participate in significant conferences and architectural and design competitions. I consider this policy to be blatantly discriminatory, especially against the backdrop
of sports influencers who perform under
a neutral flag without problem.
of sports influencers who perform under
a neutral flag without problem.
"The right to express
one's opinion creatively
and especially creative protest is
an inalienable right of any person,
regardless of the territory and
the regime in that territory."
one's opinion creatively
and especially creative protest is
an inalienable right of any person,
regardless of the territory and
the regime in that territory."
Julia Stafi
