Duzan’s work is rooted in three decades of architectural practice, shaped by a long-standing 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, Duzan co-founded Doepel Strijkers Architects in 2007, where he spent more than 15 years building an internationally recognised practice focused on bioclimatic design, circular strategies, and social impact. The studio became known for its pioneering work in climate-responsive architecture, passive design, and nature-inclusive solutions - long before these themes became mainstream.

From 2012 to 2016, Duzan was Professor of Sustainable Architecture at the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, where he combined practice, research, and education, and helped shape a new generation of architects to think critically about climate, resources, and social responsibility.

Alongside practice and teaching, Duzan has been active as a researcher, lecturer, and public thinker, contributing to the broader debate on how the built environment can respond to climate change, resource scarcity, and social inequality. His work consistently bridges conceptual thinking with practical, buildable solutions.

With 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.