noun
architect's office; architectural design firm
Refers to a business office where architectural design work is done, typically by licensed architects.
彼は有名な設計事務所で働いています。
He works at a famous architectural design firm.
新しい家の設計を設計事務所に依頼した。
I commissioned an architect's office to design my new house.
建築事務所 is a broader term for an architecture firm that may handle overall building projects, while 設計事務所 specifically emphasizes the design aspect.
Compound of 設計 (design) + 事務所 (office).