Julian has been involved in all project stages, from concept to completion, with extensive on-site experience during construction stages. She integrates advanced computer-aided design tools to simulate and analyse complex manufacturing and engineering systems, particularly for large-scale infrastructure projects. Her dedication on-site includes supervising construction and coordinating with internal and external teams to achieve precise execution. She values collaboration with specialised consultants and continuous learning about the built process for various typologies.

Prior to joining ZHA, Julian worked with architectural practices in China, including China Vanke Co. in Wuhan, Shenzhen Urbanus Architecture & Design, Shenzhen General Institute of Architectural Design and Research, and Decode Urbanism Office in Beijing.

Julian completed her Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture from Jinan University in Guangzhou and her Master of Architecture and Urbanism from the Design Research Laboratory (DRL) at the Architectural Association (AA) in London, where she later taught as a tutor. She has also contributed as media editor at the Urbanism\Architecture Bi-City Biennale (UABB) of Shenzhen and Hong Kong.