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Our philosophy

The Holistic Approach

Understanding the bigger picture. Connecting every stage of the journey.

Every great design begins with understanding its purpose.

We begin by understanding our client's aspirations, business objectives, project feasibility, budgets, timelines and expectations. Whether a personal investment, institutional development or commercial venture, we look beyond the immediate brief to understand what success means to the client and the project's long-term implications.

Our commitment

From early vision to built reality.

Our involvement is shaped around each project’s needs, offering focused design expertise, collaborative coordination and continuity across the stages of development.

Technology with purpose

BIM, digital workflows
& emerging AI.

We use Building Information Modelling and coordinated digital design workflows to support clarity across architecture and engineering disciplines. Visualization and thoughtfully adopted AI-assisted tools help us explore ideas and communicate them more effectively. Technology supports our professional judgment; it does not replace it.

Full project portfolio on our website ↗

DS+A · A concise introduction and selected work

DS+A · Leadership

Leadership

01 / FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

Ar. Kumar Karadi

Founder & Director

Professional portrait of Ar. Kumar Karadi

Architecture should do more than look remarkable. It should help a project work — technically, financially and for the people who use it.

Kumar Karadi brings together architectural design, international professional exposure and an understanding of how projects move from ideas to viable built outcomes. Educated in India and the United States, with professional exposure across India, the US and the Middle East, he approaches each assignment with an interest in both creative ambition and the practical decisions behind it.

As Founder and Director of DS+A, his perspective extends beyond the conventional architectural brief. He works to connect design intent with Building Information Modelling (BIM), construction documentation, structural and MEP consultant coordination, project planning and delivery. This integrated approach helps teams identify design interfaces early and gives clients a clearer view of the decisions affecting scope, cost and schedule.

His experience and commercial outlook also inform discussions around feasibility, budgeting, development value, return-on-investment considerations, pricing, sales and market positioning. Rather than treating architecture and business as separate conversations, he seeks solutions that respect both the project's identity and the client's wider objectives.

With an emphasis on clear communication, multidisciplinary collaboration and realistic priorities, Kumar aims to be a trusted design partner who can help clients navigate complexity — whether they require architectural design alone or coordinated services through construction and handover.

Education & professional credentials
Master of Architecture — University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2007
Bachelor of Architecture — India, 2001
Registered Architect — Council of Architecture (COA), India
LEED AP BD+C · International Associate AIA · Associate IIA
02 / CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

Ar. Komal Karadi

Co-Founder & Director

Portrait of co-founder Ar. Komal Karadi

Thoughtful planning, design precision and a collaborative approach to architecture.

Komal Karadi brings architectural experience across India and the United States, with a focus on space planning, sustainable architecture and detailed design development. Her careful attention to architectural detailing helps connect the broader design vision to the individual elements that shape a well-resolved project.

As Co-Founder of DS+A, Komal contributes to design quality and a collaborative studio culture, bringing together varied professional skills and encouraging thoughtful teamwork across assignments.

Education
Bachelor of Architecture — India, 2002
Bengaluru Skydeck architectural rendering

Bengaluru Skydeck

01 / 04
Selected project · Proposal

Bengaluru Skydeck

A proposed landmark destination exploring the relationship between Bengaluru's cultural heritage, contemporary public life and a future-facing city identity. The design study brings together an observation tower, public spaces and a concert amphitheatre, with the tower acting as a recognizable skyline marker and potential event backdrop.

Concept visuals illustrate a proposed tower reaching approximately 500 metres to its highest point. The proposal and height remain subject to technical validation and project development.

LOCATION · BENGALURU, INDIACLIENT · BDALAND AREA · 57 ACRESSTATUS · PROPOSAL

PROJECT PORTFOLIO

Project information is reproduced from the submitted project presentation. Unspecified details are intentionally omitted. Concept and proposal imagery is illustrative.

DS+A · Integrated expertise

Our Services

From vision to visibility. One integrated approach.

Eight complementary disciplines connecting design, technology, construction, management and communication.

DS+A · Films & presentations

Architecture
in motion.

A selection of project films and architectural presentations. Select a film to view it on YouTube.

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Welcome to our office

DS+A office reception lobby interior
DS+A studio entrance gate with Design Synthesis signage
DS+A studio workspace
DS+A conference room
DS+A terrace with facade
WWW.DESIGN-SYNTHESIS.COM

CAREERS & INTERNSHIPS

Bring your curiosity. We'll build the possibilities.

We believe great design grows from curiosity, experimentation and the joy of creating together. If you're passionate, open to new ideas and eager to grow, bring us your energy and dedication. We'll offer the space, guidance and opportunities to develop your potential.

Come curious. Grow creative.

APPLY FOR CAREERS / INTERNSHIPS ↗career@design-synthesis.com

VISIT OUR STUDIO

Off Airport Road, Behind Mall of Asia
DS+A, #276
5th Main Road, NTI Layout
Rajiv Gandhi Nagar
Bengaluru – 560097, Karnataka, India