Philosophy
Our practice is guided by a commitment to design excellence and experimentation, attentiveness to our client’s mission, and a deep connection to the material culture in the places we work.
Design Excellence and Experimentation
DIGSAU is a thought leader and the recipient of over eighty design awards from the American Institute of Architects, Urban Land Institute, and the Brick Industry Association, among other organizations. In addition, our firm has been recognized for exemplary design practice with the 2017 AIA Pennsylvania Firm Award and the 2013 Emerging Voices award from the Architectural League of New York.
Mission-Driven Practice
Working with mission-driven clients is fundamental to our practice—from our earliest work with The Challenge Program and People’s Emergency Center to our most recent partnerships with municipal agencies like ReBuild Philadelphia and non-profit institutions devoted to art, education, exploration, physical wellness, and more. Often our design process involves building awareness of complex issues and gaining consensus among multiple constituents—relational skills we have developed over many projects and decades of practice.
Material Culture
Strong materiality is a common thread for us and the way we connect people and place. Our projects are informed by geology, agriculture, urban, social, and natural history, and a profound appreciation for the rich tradition of materials and building techniques throughout the world.
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DIGSAU
340 North 12th Street
Suite 421
Philadelphia, PA 19107
v 215.627.0808
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Job Posting: Architect I/Designer I
We are seeking a full-time architectural designer with exceptional graphic and illustration skills along with drafting and modeling abilities. The roles and responsibilities of the Architect I/Designer I position include broad exposure to many aspects of project design and delivery, including participation in developing design concepts, creating presentation materials, working on construction documents, and assisting in construction administration. The candidate must be a multi-tasking, detail-oriented, hard-working team player.
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Job Posting: Architect II/Designer II
We are seeking a full time Designer II or Architect II. The successful applicant will be a self-motivated and creative problem-solver, exhibiting strong management and design skills. The roles and responsbilities of the Architect II/Designer II position include broad exposure to many aspects of project design and delivery, including participation in developing concepts, creating presentation materials, working on construction documents, and assisting in construction administration. The candidate must be adaptable and able to work to prioritizing tasks with Project Architect or Manager supervision; demonstrate an imaginative, creative and innovative design solutions to technical problems; be flexible, a motivated multi-tasker, detail-oriented, and a hard-working team player. Candidates should be fluent in digital and physical three-dimensional modeling, demonstrate strong graphic communication skills, and be passionate about design and architecture. The position requires the ability to collaborate with multiple team members, coordinate the efforts of consultants, and an ability to tackle new challenges.
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If you would like to be considered for an internship or full-time position, e-mail a cover letter, resume, references and portfolio to employment@digsau.com as one PDF document. Please limit attachments to 2MB. We will respond to you should the appropriate opportunity be available. No phone calls please.