DAS Architects, one of the country’s top design firms, has developed an exceptional resume of hospitality, retail, corporate and residential projects. Founded by Susan M. Davidson, IDC and David A. Schultz, AIA in 1990, DAS offers a full range of architectural, interior design and procurement services. Their philosophy is to create designs that are innovative and beautiful while reflecting the client’s goals and vision.
DAS designs are regularly featured among the country’s top designers in publications such as Hospitality Design, Nation’s Restaurant News, Contract Design, Chef Magazine, Restaurants USA, Retail Design, Interior Design and Interiors.
The talented staff of DAS, which includes 20 architects and interior designers, is highly esteemed for their work in creating more than three hundred signature restaurants, hotels, resorts and luxury residential projects. Recently historic elegance was brought to Newport, RI, in Forty 1 North, a world-class waterfront hotel destination. Other DAS national highlights include renovations to Jekyll Island Club, an historic resort originally created by J.P. Morgan; the Tidewater Inn, Inn at the Beach Club, Hyatt Centric Hotel, The Granary, The Beacon in Philadelphia, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, a rich and vibrant steakhouse set in an industrial space in the Tribeca section of Manhattan, and the Salt Creek Grille, 400 seat modern rustic pub with open kitchen, lounge, and multiple indoor/outdoor fireplaces located in Los Angeles.
Studio DAS is an affiliate company that specializes in finding unique products and collaborates with skilled artisans in creating custom furnishings and artwork for projects and clients. Owners Schultz and Davidson are affiliated with the American Institute of Architects, Pennsylvania Society of Architects, the Foundation for Architecture, National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Urban Land Institute.
