Architectural Design & Drawing Office
Technical Design, Architectural Consultancy and Drawing Office. With a broad experience in the field of architecture I offer my services from Central Portugal. Architectural drawings, residential floorplans, technical details and general consultancy.
“From the first sketch, to the last screw”
Early on in the design process, I contribute ideas to give direction to the design from a technical point of view. I can contribute at every stage of the design process, from the first sketch to the last screw. I value a personal approach and long-term collaborations.
“I value long-term collaborations”
I have intensive experience with Arkey, AutoCad & Vectorworks and basic knowledge of Revit. Ultimately, the software is just a tool. The goal; to depict the architectural design in the most graphically clear way possible.
FLEXIBILITY
The market is always fickle, resulting in a highly variable need for staff. Perhaps you need temporary support for your team? Or do you want to outsource an entire project? I am flexible and can keep a good overview. I like short assignments under high pressure, but can also focus on details for long periods of time.
“The market is always fickle”
I have gained extensive experience with every conceivable building typology. From sophisticated interiors to large-scale office complexes. Having always worked at firms with different partners and on projects by international architects, I can quickly adapt to different design styles. I have a strong sense of aesthetics which allows me to quickly see where the focus should be when working out the technical design.
“I can quickly adapt to different design styles”
In recent years, I have worked on projects focusing on timber construction, modular construction and floating buildings. In doing so, my contribution has mainly focused on detail development, which is where I personally get a lot of satisfaction. It is a search for the purest possible solution. Ultimately, you see this reflected in the architectural quality, feasibility, cost and sustainability of the building.
ONLINE BENEFITS
Due to global high-speed internet and virtual reality, it is inevitable that we will move towards a future where many occupations will no longer be location-dependent. We will start to see an unprecedented shift from crowded, unaffordable cities to economically less attractive areas.
People may again choose a nomadic live or settle in an abandoned village. We can set ourself free and choose any place to live and work that makes us truly happy. An environment that brings out the best version of ourselves. I am convinced that what is good for me is ultimately good for my clients
“What is good for me is ultimately good for my clients”
The world has recently faced a situation that has forced all of us to work from home for a period of time. Only a decade ago nobody would have thought this was possible, but here we are. Thanks to new technology, distance is less and less of a barrier. This development will continue to evolve at a rapid pace in the coming years, offering new possibilities that we cannot yet imagine today.
“Thanks to new technology, distance is less and less of a barrier”
Even today, much contact with advisers goes entirely online. You’ll only meet a few times physically at a meeting. And hey, Portugal is not Asia. At just a 2.5-hour flight away, regular face-to-face contact is certainly a possibility.
FAIR RATE
Due to the difference in wealth between the Netherlands and Portugal, I can offer my services in the Netherlands at a favourable rate. I have no commercial attitude, work is more than just a business exchange. I’ll give the most valuable thing I have; my time. Using my knowledge and creativity to work towards the best possible result. I am not easily satisfied myself, so can accept the same from others. I am convinced this will be appreciated in the long run.
“I give the most valuable thing I have”
Together with the client, I look for the most effective way to achieve a high-quality end product. What is important now and what is just a sideshow? I prepare an offer as transparent as possible to clarify mutual expectations. Should you feel like collaborating please contact me to discuss the possibilities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since 2006 I’ve worked at several Amsterdam based architects firms. I briefly worked at DOK architecten, but I really got my career started at ADP architecten.
ADP architecten was a respectable Amsterdam based office, led by Marc A Campo, Wim Woensdregt & Erik Wiersema.
With a long tradition regarding large scale office buildings and public buildings they were known for their decent architecture. In addition, they also operated as co-architect of foreign offices as Álvaro Siza, Cruz y Ortiz and Juan Navarro Baldeweg.
For almost 10 years I contributed on many complex, large scale projects, residential buildings, offices, schools, public buildings and large scale renovations.
At the end of 2015 ADP architecten unfortunately ceased to exist.
In 2016 I started at Space&Matter, a young Amsterdam based design studio led by Tjeerd Haccou, Marthijn Pool & Sascha Glasl. Space&Matter specialises in architecture, circular area development and vision-making.
As lead-technical designer I contributed on a broad diversity of innovative projects and gained a lot of knowledge about circulair design, bio-based materials and cross laminated timber.
As of 2023 I continue my work from Portugal as a self-employed technical designer and architectural consultant. I aim to continue working for clients in the Netherlands and Portugal.
© Daniël Südkamp