Architectural Design Studio — Est. 2024

Great architecture doesn't just occupy space — it responds to it.

Henchard Residence — Lagos, NG

The Studio

We design buildings that respond to place, people, and purpose.

DACHSPACE is an architectural design studio built on a simple conviction — great architecture doesn't just occupy space, it responds to it. Every project begins with listening, and ends with buildings that are bold, buildable, and made to last.

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7
Built Projects
30+
Projects Completed
3
Design Awards
40K+
Global Community

Selected Work

Projects we are remembered for.

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Henchard ResidenceLagos
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Carifesta PavillionBarbados
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Eridan MakerspaceLagos

Our Philosophy

Our approach starts with culture
and ends with craft.

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Portfolio

Our Work

Our 30+ projects span scale, typology and context — from intimate residential commissions to large institutional campuses. What unites them is a consistent standard: every building is livable, buildable, and designed with creative excellence.

AllResidentialCommercialUrbanInstitutional
HENCHARD RESIDENCE — 3:2
Henchard ResidenceLagos, NG
NOOR APARTMENT — 3:2
Noor ApartmentCairo, EG
LOVEWORLD MEDICAL — 1:1
Loveworld MedicalIkeja
ERIDAN MAKERSPACE — 1:1
Eridan MakerspaceLagos
NOVA APARTMENT — 1:1
Nova ApartmentCairo
CARIFESTA PAVILLION — 3:2
Carifesta PavillionBarbados
BAMBOO PAVILLION / ECOBANK — 3:2
Bamboo PavillionEcobank
WEE CENTRE — 1:1
Wee CentreSokoto
FULKON APARTMENT — 1:1
Fulkon ApartmentCairo
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About the Studio

A studio built on a simple conviction.

DACHSPACE designs buildings that are rooted in their cultural context, resolved in their function, and uncompromising in their quality. Every project begins with listening — to the site, to the people who will inhabit it, and to the problem that needs solving.

We don't separate creativity from practicality. The most outstanding designs are the ones that actually get built, get lived in, and stand the test of time. Our portfolio spans residential, commercial, institutional, and urban-scale projects — each carrying the same standard of excellence.

FOUNDED 2024 · LAGOS & CAIRO
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Our Design Philosophy

Architecture is not invented — it is discovered through a deep understanding of place, people, and purpose.

01 / APPROACH

Creative Solutions

Emphasising unique, forward-thinking design elements — every project treated as a design problem first, solved with rigour and ambition.

02 / STANDARD

Aesthetic & Functional

Balancing beauty with practicality in every project, bringing technical precision to bold ideas so the result is both extraordinary and buildable.

How We Work

From listening to craft, in three moves.

01

Listen

We begin with the site, the people who will inhabit it, and the problem to be solved. Context comes before form.

02

Solve

Every project is a design problem first. We apply rigorous thinking, creative ambition, and technical precision.

03

Craft

We resolve function and detail so the design doesn't just look exceptional — it gets built and lasts.

Our Core Services

Four disciplines, one standard of excellence.

S.01
Residential Design
Custom homes and apartments tailored to individual needs and daily life.
S.02
Commercial & Industrial
Innovative designs for office buildings, retail spaces, medical centres and more.
S.03
Urban Planning & Development
Sustainable, forward-thinking city designs that optimise space and public life.
S.04
Project Management & Construction
End-to-end delivery — turning resolved design into built, occupied space.

Studio Co-Founders

United by architecture as both creative expression and a tool for impact.

David and Christabel approach design with a strong sense of intention — blending innovation, detail, and atmosphere to create spaces that are refined, functional, and meaningful. Their drive for Dach Space is rooted in a commitment to thoughtful, timeless design.

PORTRAIT — PETERSEN DAVID · 4:5

Petersen David

Co-Founder · Nigeria
PORTRAIT — CHRISTABEL MADU · 4:5

Christabel Madu

Co-Founder · Cairo

Our Numbers

In just over two years, a body of work most firms spend a decade reaching — backed by 10+ years of combined experience.

7
Built Projects
40K+
Global Community
30+
Projects Completed
3
Design Awards

Awards & Recognition

Recognised for design, sustainability, and leadership.

Award-Winning

Design Competitions

Lagos Makerspace Architects Competition · NOW NOW Urban Development, South Africa.

Global

Recognition

Recognised by top architecture associations and publications.

Sustainability

Responsible Design

Recognised for our commitment to environmentally responsible design.

Industry

Leadership

Setting a standard for excellence in architecture and urban design.

Learn With Dach Space

Design knowledge,
shared.

We're building a learning arm of the studio — courses, workshops, and a community for architects, students, and developers who want to design from culture and build with craft. First cohorts launching soon.

Courses

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Architectural Design Fundamentals

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BeginnerSelf-paced
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Designing from Culture

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IntermediateCohort-based
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From Concept to Construction

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AdvancedCohort-based
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Portfolio & Practice

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The Community

Join a global community of 40,000+ architects and developers.

Get first access to new courses, workshop invites, and studio notes on designing for the African cityscape and beyond.

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What's coming up.

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Get in Touch

Ready to bring your vision to life?

Reach out for projects, collaborations, or just to say hello. We work with clients across Nigeria, Egypt, and beyond.

Emaildachspace@gmail.com LinkedInlinkedin.com/dachspace Phone+234 907 785 9050

Lagos

NIGERIA

Cairo

EGYPT

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