DSH, formerly called DSH Design Group, was established in 2001 by Davood Shahin in Newton, Massachusetts and expanded to new location in Needham, Massachusetts since 2015.
DSH’s outstanding track record is based on its Creativity and abiding Commitment to excellence in achieving its clients’ project objectives. Meeting their practical needs with design of lasting distinction.

Our designs are the result of a creative approach to project programs. We strive in our design process to achieve a fine balance between Form and Function. Our design process is not an isolated phase but an integral part of a holistic approach that takes into consideration the milestones of the project in the early stages of the design and within the budget and the schedule; the two most important elements of any development.

At DSH Architects, Value Engineering is neither an isolated phase of the project nor an optional service. It is an integrated element of the design process, saving thousands of dollars in construction and post-construction budget. The combination of 45 years of experience in design and construction, proprietary resources, up-to-date knowledge of methods and materials, plus a collaborative approach between the design team and our clients allows us to implement the value engineering during the project’s design and construction document phase keeping the construction costs in check.

DSH Architects strongly recommends Design-Build Contracts for its efficiency in every stage of design and construction. The Design-Build process provides Value Engineering during the design phase, maintains continuity between the design and construction phase, expedites the permitting process, and eliminates conflicts, delays and cost overruns that might otherwise occur in the traditional Design-Bid-Build process. DSH Architects partners with top-rated contractors under its umbrella and leads the Design-Build process, thus maintaining the quality control throughout design and construction.