Duzan’s work is rooted in three decades of architectural practice, shaped by his South African upbringing and education, and a deep commitment to climate, community and design quality. He sees architecture as an act of care - responsive to people, place and culture.

After starting his career at MVRDV in Rotterdam, Duzan co-founded Doepel Strijkers Architects in 2007. Over more than 15 years, he helped build an internationally recognised practice known for its bioclimatic design, passive strategies and nature-inclusive architecture, well before these approaches became mainstream.

From 2012 to 2016, Duzan served as Professor of Sustainable Architecture at the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, where he connected practice, research and education, and encouraged students to critically engage with climate, resources and social responsibility.

Today, through PURPOSE Architecture and the non-profit PURPOSE Foundation, Duzan brings together everything he has learned over the past 30 years: architecture that is technically rigorous, socially engaged and deeply rooted in its local context - designed not just to perform, but to matter.