Through our pioneering work, Dandi is changing the face of city living.
WE CREATE BETTER LIVING SPACES
At Dandi we feel a genuine responsibility to enhance people’s lives, and we go to extraordinary lengths to achieve this. Our team is constantly challenging the norms to find better and more beautiful solutions. We create places where you can thrive in your own space, surrounded by a wider community to which you belong. Dandi is a family business. We are not simply developers. We have our own manufacturing facilities in London, a growing team, and a vision for creating a better kind of city living.
WE PLAN FOR LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY
As a family business we naturally think long term. We reuse unwanted buildings. We source 100% renewable energy where possible. We select fabrics, colours and lighting that positively influence how you live, work and feel. We choose suppliers who share our values. And we devise wellbeing programmes for our residents. Everything works together to create exemplary modern living spaces.
WE DELIVER INGENIOUS INTERIOR DESIGN
Dandi’s award-winning homes have been created with a passion for ergonomic design. We care about every detail. Our designs combine elegance, quality materials and ingenious space optimisation. Our lighting design is award-winning and simulates natural daylight. Our flying bed, ‘Happy Light’©, activated carbon air purifiers and volatile organic compound (VOC) compliant products promote wellbeing. This is an advanced living solution with a heart.
WE CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITIES
We build spaces for you to explore, connect and be healthy. These include a wellness studio, games rooms, garden terraces, as well as lounge bar and cafe. Activities and events include pilates, yoga, live music, supper clubs and micro-theatre events. We promote local artists and performers who come into our shared spaces to mix with residents. And during the day the co-working spaces create a different kind of dynamic. All these connections make the difference between a building and a home.
WE MANUFACTURE HERE IN LONDON
Uniquely, we operate our own factory in North London, which not only reduces emissions but also puts us in complete control of our own supply chain. We source raw materials responsibly and construct our bespoke multi-functional joinery to high standards.
Our Team
We are committed to building a responsible business that serves our residents, our partners, our people and our planet. Our reputation rests on our dedication to improving health, tackling loneliness and providing beautiful eco-friendly homes. We are a team of experts across many different disciplines, including architects, designers, strategists, craftspeople, concierges, bartenders and more. Our business is people powered.
ALI REZA RAVANSHAD
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Ali is the founder and CEO of Dandi and has an expertise in property development and shared accommodation that spans nearly 40 years. In recent years he has spent much time researching and innovating new ways to live in cities, and has established a world class production facility in North West London. Ali’s relentless attention to detail, creativity and boundless energy continue to propel positive change in Dandi. Ultimately he is driven to make beautiful living spaces more accessible to more people.
EVA SISKINOVA
Founder Partner & Dip Arch RIBA
Eva is an award-winning Architect and design lead for Dandi. She has been with Dandi for over 15 years and has been responsible for the distinctive Dandi brand aesthetic and attention to detail found within Dandi spaces. Eva brings a wealth of experience from both commercial and residential projects across London and is instrumental in maintaining Dandi’s design ethos across all disciplines.
CHRISTOPHER BLEDSOE
Co-Founder
Prior to Dandi, Chris and his brother Andrew founded Ollie, a pioneer of institutional scale co-living in North America with the continent’s largest purpose-built co-living tower. As CEO, Chris oversaw the brand’s expansion from New York City to Los Angeles and markets in between, driven by a desire to “humanize housing” and re-imagine the living experience for those previously overlooked by conventional solutions.
SAMIR KERCHICHED
Chief Operating Officer
Samir is a distinguished hospitality expert and board director with a 30-year track record across the hospitality, food & beverage, and luxury goods industries. He brings exceptional expertise and vision to Dandi, leading our living experiences & hospitality – with deep knowledge of cross-functional operations, business development, and lifestyle concept creation. He has held various consultancy & senior-level roles within businesses and hospitality leaders across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Asia.
Awards
Nancye Goulden Award
2018.
Winner, Project 2a Loftus Road, Awarded for Architectural Quality, Contribution To Local Environment
DESIGN ET AL
2013.
Finalist, Project Fitzjohns Avenue,
Best Residential Architecture
DESIGN ET AL
2013.
Winner, Project Fitzjohns Avenue,
Best Bathroom Design
KBB AWARDS
2013.
Winner, Project Fitzjohns Avenue,
Best Bathroom Designer of The Year
KBB AWARDS
2013.
Winner, Project Fitzjohns Avenue,
Best Kitchen Designer of The Year
NATIONAL LIGHTING AWARD
2013.
Finalist, Project Adam and Eve Mews,
Best Daylight Award
NATIONAL LIGHTING AWARDS
2013.
Winner, Project Fitzjohns Avenue,
Best Lighting In Residential Projects
WORLD OF ARCHT. NEWS
2012.
Finalist, Project Fitzjohns Avenue,
Best Residential Project
BALI AWARDS
2012.
Winner, Project Fitzjohns Avenue,
Best Roof Gardens
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
2012.
Highly Commended, Project Fitzjohns Avenue,
Category: Multiple Residences
NATIONAL BRICKWORK
2011.
Finalist, Project Fitzjohns Avenue,
Best Craftsmanship
PROPERTY MARKETING
2008.
Winner, Property Marketing Awards,
Estate Gazette Front Cover