Dana Smetanková (born Vargovčíková) was born in Košice, Slovakia in 1990. She graduated as Engineer Architect at the Slovak University of Technology, where she received master’s degrees in Civil Engineering, as well as in Architecture and Urban Planning. Her undergraduate studies provided her with the necessary technical understanding to successfully approach any challenge.

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During her studies she actively worked in local architectural studios in Bratislava, Slovakia, where she gained experiences mainly in residential projects. She had opportunity to work on every level of the projects, from design through execution phase and supervising of the construction site.

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Since August 2017, she has worked at Xaveer de Geyter Architects (XDGA) in Brussels, currently as Architect. Dana is responsible for design proposals and investigating their feasibility following the technical requirements and planning regulations. She has been working on several projects in different design stages, with a focus on architecture and urban design. Dana has a wide range of experience with the design development of large scale projects, Hotels, Residential buildings and Headquarters in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Slovakia and Albania.

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She is interressted mainly in large-scale projects and real estate development. Also she is involved in graphic design projects, as well as, private architectural and interior projects. She is co-founder of the architectural practise Dsda studio. She is still open to new oppurtunities and collaborations, mainly in real estate companies, where both, architecture and profit is important and valuable.

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DSDA studio - D&D Smetanka architecture design studio

Dana is co-founder of the architectural office DSDA.studio. Studio works mainly on small architectural projects and interior design projects. Studio provides services in every level of the project process. 

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Smetanka Design - Slovakian furniture company  which visionary design and outstanding manufacturing is not the only aspect of being a leading supplier. The best also add value by providing exceptional service every step of the way from initial enquiry to final delivery. 

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NONA CONCEPT - Graphics design studio Nona Concept, where both, simplicity and visual identity meet. Graphics studio designs visual identity and branding of the events or personnal branding.

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