DeRoché Strohmayer is an architectural practice based in Accra with offices in New York City and Vienna. The studio realizes responsive, relevant and enduring projects that are rooted in their context through the design of meaningful, forward-thinking, and inclusive spaces. Guided by creativity and curiosity, the studio’s projects are often led by research and community-focused engagement.

The studio’s collaborative approach is aimed at affecting positive change with regards to ecological sustainability and social equity. Designs are informed by an appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of craftsmanship, as well as an enthusiasm for spatial experiences. Particular attention is given to the sourcing, processing, reuse, and physical characteristics of materials. This approach results in bespoke building systems and materials, creating locally sourced solutions that minimize the carbon footprint of projects.

The team is consciously international, diverse and gender-neutral. DeRoché Strohmayer prioritizes a sustainable work environment in which growth is supported and encouraged. Through fostering long-term partnerships, the studio cultivates collaborations that result in the successful delivery of ambitious projects.

DeRoché Strohmayer is led by Glenn DeRoché and Juergen Strohmayer, bringing together over twenty years of global experience, working on acclaimed building realizations and academic research. Through this rich experience, the duo has developed a wide range of skillsets that help them to conceive customized approaches for every brief. Their inaugural project, the Surf Ghana Collective House, developed in dialogue with the Busua community, has received international recognition and was exhibited at the 18th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. DeRoché Strohmayer is the recipient of the 2023 Holcim Gold Award for Sustainable Construction for the Middle East and Africa. The winning project, Surf Ghana Collective House, was recognized by the jury as “an innovative project which creates a dynamic community space that empowers youth and promotes responsible tourism through a cooperative approach.”

Recognition

Holcim Award for Sustainable Construction 2023 | Gold | Middle East and Africa

AR Old into New Award 2023 | Shortlisted

Part of the Curator’s Special Project “Guests from the Future” at the 18th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia curated by Lesley Lokko

Selected Press

'we aim to do more with what there already is' - in conversation with deroché strohmayer | designboom

dot.ateliers | Ogbojo is an ‘oasis’ for writers and curators in Ghana| Wallpaper*

Explore Amoako Boafo’s Art-Filled Retreat in Accra | Architectural Digest USA

Surf Ghana Collective sees contextualisation as a celebration of differences | STIR

Surf Ghana Collective | Architectural Review

Surf Ghana Collective’s refreshed home makes waves | Wallpaper*

A New Vision of West Africa | Departures