Born and raised in Moscow, Daria holds a Master of Architecture from the Moscow Architectural Institute, with a focus on Residential and Public Buildings. Before relocating to Canada, she worked as a lead architect at several prominent firms—including the award-winning FORM Bureau—where she directed numerous high-profile projects, including the Education Center for the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, a leading contemporary art institution in Moscow.

In 2016, she joined Bricault Design in Vancouver, deepening her expertise in fabrication techniques and leading notable projects such as the Pangea Pod Hotel (Canada’s first capsule hotel) and Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar, an award-winning fine dining destination in Whistler.

In 2021, she founded her eponymous practice, DSS, as a platform to pursue a more personal and values-driven approach to architecture and design. With a portfolio spanning Moscow, New York, London, Los Angeles, São Paulo, and cities across Canada, she brings a globally informed yet locally grounded sensibility to every project.

Daria is passionate about architecture and design as a force for good—a way to serve people by creating spaces that positively impact communities and enhance well-being.