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About Us

Who we are

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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
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
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

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Get In Touch With Us Today

Welcome to Dandi, Making magical living accessible in the heart of the city.

44(0) 20 7266 4424 home@dandi.com 9 Hatton St, London NW8 8PL
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