Title: 1) Principal Architect; 2) Adjunct Professor
Company: 1) DStreeter Design LLC; 2) University of Oregon
Location: Eugene, Oregon, United States
Douglas E. Streeter, Principal Architect at DStreeter Design LLC and Adjunct Professor at the University of Oregon, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements and leadership in Architecture.
Mr. Streeter’s distinguished career in architecture spans over four decades and is marked by a global portfolio, innovative design thinking, and a commitment to advancing the profession. Currently, he serves as a principal architect at DStreeter Design LLC, a role he has held since 2017. In this capacity, Mr. Streeter is engaged in writing, consulting and collaborating with a select group of professionals to develop new projects. His responsibilities include analyzing competition, critiquing the work of others and being invited to practice and evaluate design projects.
Lauded for his work, Mr. Streeter’s expertise encompasses designer roles in transportation infrastructure, airports, train stations, aquariums, university science buildings, town planning and urban design, particularly within higher education environments. He has not worked on residential architecture, but instead has focused on large-scale public works that shape cities and communities.
In addition to his professional practice, Mr. Streeter has dedicated over five years to academia as an adjunct professor at the University of Oregon and as an invited university instructor. He has thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to share his expertise with students and practitioners in the field.
Before his current endeavors, Mr. Streeter was a principal at Busby Perkins + Will from 2008 to 2019. His tenure included contributing to large-scale infrastructure projects and focusing on higher education facilities, leveraging his experience in transportation, airports, train stations, aquariums and university science buildings.
During his time at Busby Perkins + Will, Mr. Streeter simultaneously served as a design principal at RMJM Architecture Ltd. between 2008 and 2009. His leadership at RMJM in Dubai was also influential in developing a reputation for conceptual thinking and innovative solutions. Among other notable roles, Mr. Streeter served as a design principal at Swanke Hayden Connell Architects in London from 2000 to 2007, where he led multidisciplinary teams on complex projects across Europe and Asia, consistently delivering award-winning designs recognized for their technical excellence.
Mr. Streeter’s earlier tenure as a design principal at Terry Farrell & Partners Limited between 1983 and 2000 was particularly influential. Based in London, he worked on landmark projects that achieved significant cultural visibility.
Highly educated, Mr. Streeter received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oregon and a Master of Architecture from the Architectural Association in London, earned in 1983. He also holds certification as a qualified British architect through the Architectural Association of the United Kingdom. These academic achievements have been instrumental in shaping Mr. Streeter’s approach to complex architectural challenges and fostering an artistic sensibility.
Mr. Streeter serves as a board member for the American Institute of Architects. Civically, he enjoys providing tutorial support for students working under architects, motivated by a desire to help emerging professionals.
Throughout his career, Mr. Streeter has been recognized for his ability to present work that captivates audiences worldwide. From Australia to Alaska and Moscow, he has offered perspectives rarely encountered in mainstream architecture. Mr. Streeter is sought after for his ideas as a designer, soft leader, and content creator known for developing innovative concepts.
Among his most notable achievements, Mr. Streeter designed a building in Hong Kong featured on the country’s $20 bill and contributed to several London buildings that appeared in James Bond films, including the iconic MI6 Building. One of his Hong Kong projects was also commemorated as a snow globe souvenir, a testament to the cultural impact of his work.
A pivotal moment in Mr. Streeter’s professional journey occurred following a severe brain injury that temporarily diminished his practice and made it difficult to compete for major commissions. Encouraged by colleagues and with medical approval, he returned to the field and secured a significant project, the Life Sciences Building at the University of Washington in Seattle, in 2015. This award-winning building marked a remarkable comeback, underscoring Mr. Streeter’s resilience and creative prowess.
Born into a family deeply rooted in architecture, Mr. Streeter’s father was an architect and his mother a musician. His early exposure to creative environments instilled in him a lifelong passion for design. Mr. Streeter attributes much of his success to them, as well as his innate ability to resolve complex problems by finding common ground and simplifying issues without sacrificing creativity or integrity.
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