D+DS architecture.office. was founded in 2007 by Ellen Depoorter and Jeroen De Schrijver in New York.

The office has a holistic approach to architecture and design. The experience of the user, the connection to the local context and the impact on the environment are at the basis of each project.  The design is generated through the vetting and playing out of different concepts which feed the design. We work in the spirit of inquiry, we challenge preconceptions and test conventions in collaboration with the client and consultants.
The concept informs the structure, shape, materials, the ecology and energy performance of the building, the relationship of the building to the urban environment. This holistic approach is augmented by a strong commitment to the clients we serve, and also to the public domain and the many users involved. A high degree of personal service, coupled with respect for the precious resources of cost and time characterizes our client relationships.

We have a combined experience of 25 years in a wide variety of scale, geographic location and program.
Our projects range from art sculptures, to residential, hospitality, retail and work environments, to office towers and urban projects. In order to have the design successfully implemented we take the projects from conception through execution.