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Duzan Doepel

Johannesburg, South Africa, 1971

After completing his bachelor studies in South Africa, Duzan immigrated to the Netherlands in 1996 to work for MVRDV architects. It was during this period that he worked with Eline Strijkers, not realising that they would later start their own studio together. He developed his fascination for integral sustainability in his Masters thesis and this formed the theoretical basis for his private practice from 2003. In 2007 he co-founded Doepel Strijkers. Duzan periodically gives lectures and workshops both in the Netherlands and abroad. He participates in several advisory boards, and was lector of Sustainable Architecture at the Rotterdam University of Applied Science from 2011 -2014.

Eline Strijkers

Weesp, the Netherlands, 1969

Eline Strijkers is an architect and interior architect. After a career that started in 1994 at MVRDV architects, she started her own office Strijkers in 1999. She considers design as a research-oriented and cultural activity. Without exception, the projects came about as a result of an intensive analytical process. Her designs are always a clear and unambiguous translation of the central idea. Architect Duzan Doepel and Eline Strijkers shared this process-based approach, a common understanding that led to their collaboration in 2007 and the establishment of Doepel Strijkers.

Casper Aussems

Baden, Switzerland, 1993

Cas(per) is an architect with a background in architectural engineering and building technology. This provides him with a unique advantage in his pursuit of integrating technical and material solutions in the architectural designs. By understanding both the conceptual aspects of architecture and the practical considerations of construction, he can ensure that their designs are not only aesthetically pleasing but also feasible and optimized for the best user experience.

Education: Master of Science in Architecture at Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands and Bachelor of Architectural engineering & Building technology at Avans University of Applied Sciences Tilburg, the Netherlands

Riekie Brokking

Nieuwegein, the Netherlands, 1989

Riekie is an interior architect who has the ability to see the big picture while carefully considering the intricate details of a design.
Her approach to design involves an understanding of the relationship between the different components of a space, being able to integrate pieces of a design into a comprehensive whole. By connecting these elements to external factors, such as the environment, cultural influences and the needs and preferences of the client, the total experience of the space becomes more meaningful.

Education: Bachelor of Design, Willem de Kooning Academie Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Niek Immers

Delft, the Netherlands, 1983

Niek is a true generalist within the architectural field with a broad interest spanning from architecture to digital and industrial design.
He works on the development of new spatial strategies and architectural typologies that answer todays and tomorrows challenges in the field of climate adaptation and bioclimatic design.
When he’s not in office he’s probably looking for new additions to his art and design collection.

Education: Msc in Architecture, Delft University of Technology, Delft, the Netherlands

Francisco Monsalve

Cuenca, Equador, 1990

Francisco is an architect and urban designer interested in the exploration and implementation of creative ideas to push projects forward. Drawing insights from various experiences and cultural influences he aims at bringing a fresh perspective to each proposal. Given his upbringing in the Andes he has developed a deep affinity for outdoors.

Education: Msc of Urbanism, Architecture and Building Sciences in TU Delft, the Netherlands and Bachelor in Architecture UDA, Ecuador

Goda Verikaite

Kaunas, Lithuania, 1992

In her work Goda loves to explore how combining design research, various artistic approaches and architectural solutions in different scales can lead to unexpected spatial outcomes.

Education: MA Interior architecture, KABK (Royal Academy of Art The Hague), the Netherlands

EMPLOYEES TILL 2024

Casper Aussems, Juul Barnard, Joeri Bellaard, Philippe Benoit, Kees Besterveld, Annemarie Boot, Riekie Brokking, Sabine Bricard, Jan Geert de Bruin, Mikolai Brus, Francesco Catanese, Eva Chatzipetru, Kwak Dewon, Jaap van Dijk, Guido Duba, Firas Abou Fakher, Carmen Fernandez, Marco Gazzola, Lieke Genten, Danai Goni, Joyce de Grauw, Alex Haider, Zsuzsanna Hazi, Julia Hulgado, Niek Immers, Remy Jansen, Young ook Joung, Bo Kyung Ju, Ferenc Károly, Jun bin Kim, Dae won Kwak, Stefan Meyer, Francisco Monsalve, Nels Nelson, Maria Orihuela, Bernard Oussoren, Arjan Pit, Dan Purice, Elsbeth Ronner, John Rous, Paul Schurink, Sander van Schaik, Mateusz Sniezek, Lim jung Soo, Andre van der Slik, Esther Stam, Maxime Sollier, Wil van Twuijver, Marieke Veling, Goda Verikaite, Ennio Vicenzioni, Chantal Vos, Martijn Voskamp, Stefan van der Weele, Kasper Zoet, Leon Zondervan

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