07/19/2026
Thinking about starting your own firm and exploring entrepreneurship? Join us for a virtual panel discussion on firm ownership to hear directly from experienced architects and interior designers as they share the ins and outs of launching, scaling, and running a design practice.
Attendees will receive a step-by-step guide on starting their own business at the conclusion of the panel. The guide will not be all inclusive of everything it takes to run your own business, but helpful tips for getting started.
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See the link in our bio to register. We can’t wait to see you there!
Francesca Carney is the co-founder and architect of .studio. She received her B.F.A. in Architecture from the Savannah College of Art and Design, and her Master of Architecture from the Yale School of Architecture.
Francesca brings 10 years of experience in cultural, educational, healthcare and interior design from leading firms in Philadelphia, Los Angeles and New York. She’s a registered architect in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
SWRL Studio is a full-service architecture practice based in Philadelphia, founded in 2024 by Francesca and husband David Harrop.
Jovanny Ramos is the owner and principal of . He received his Bachelor of Architecture from Temple University and has years of experience in residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Supreme Architects is deeply rooted in the community delivering tailored design solutions that balance creative vision with budget and schedule constraints. The firm handles ground-up builds and renovations across a wide variety of facility types.
Dominique Calhoun is the Principal Designer and Founder of , a Philadelphia-based interior design firm known for creating bold, thoughtfully curated residential and commercial spaces. She is the host of Decor Remixed on CLEO TV and has been featured in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, USA Today Home, Philadelphia Magazine, 6ABC, FOX29, and other national and regional media.
Beyond design, Dominique is passionate about developing the next generation of creatives through Remix Living’s mentorship initiatives, in
