Julie Purpura is the Owner and Design Director of Avenir, the Chicago-based design firm she established in 2016. With more than a decade of experience at the forefront of the design industry, Julie’s striking concepts have influenced top restaurants and hotels, both domestically and internationally. In 2014, Boutique Design named Julie to the prestigious "Boutique 18," an annual watch list of on-the-rise designers of hospitality interiors. Avenir’s current portfolio includes a high-profile roster of discerning clients and industry leaders.

Julie’s ethos is rooted in the idea that successful design begins with a powerful concept that guides each phase of the design process. Technically grounded, Julie transforms spaces with her distinctive approach to interior architecture and a razor-sharp attention to detail.

With wide-ranging experience in corporate workplace design, Brooke brings a high level of rigor to her Hospitality clients at Avenir. Her methodology shines through in the breadth of her concepts, the meticulousness of her space planning, and the thoughtfulness of her palettes. Her clients trust her to explore novel, timeless ideas that aren't rooted in passing trends. In all her work, Brooke strives for spaces where every moment feels considered and effortless.