Est. 2003 — Oslo & Rotterdam
Architecture that shapes
how we experience
the world
Selected Work
Projects
Nordheim Residence
Residential / Oslo, Norway / 2024
The Lund Pavilion
Cultural / Lund, Sweden / 2023
Aalto Commercial Tower
Commercial / Helsinki, Finland / 2023
Bergman Cultural Centre
Cultural / Copenhagen, Denmark / 2022
"Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness."
Mira Dooss, Founding Partner
About the Studio
We believe architecture is the most intimate form of public art
Founded in Oslo in 2003, dooss Architects is a practice built on the conviction that thoughtful design transforms not just spaces, but the lives unfolding within them. Our work spans residential, cultural, and commercial projects across Scandinavia and Northern Europe.
Every project begins with listening. We study the site, the light, the way people move through a space. From this understanding, we craft architecture that feels both inevitable and surprising.
87
Projects Completed
14
International Awards
22
Years of Practice
Our Philosophy
Approach
Context First
Every design responds to its environment. We study topography, climate, cultural context, and the rhythms of daily life before a single line is drawn.
Material Honesty
We let materials speak their own language. Concrete, timber, glass, stone -- each is used with respect for its inherent qualities and aging characteristics.
Light as Material
Natural light is our most important building material. We design spaces where light becomes an active, changing presence throughout the day and seasons.
Enduring Design
We reject the disposable. Every structure is conceived to age gracefully, to become more beautiful with time, and to serve generations to come.
News & Writing
Journal
Oslo
Northlight Quay 17
0150 Oslo
Norway
+47 21 00 42 17
Rotterdam
Meridian Court 84
3011 AA Rotterdam
Netherlands
+31 10 200 48 84