Founded in 2013, ADS has shaped urban narratives across India and Europe.
In 2025, it evolves into Global Design Ventures (GDV) — a purpose- driven platform marrying design thinking with financial investment.
Launching in the UAE — where visionary urbanism meets cultural richness.
“Building on Atelier Dsync’s (ADS) legacy of design innovation since 2013, we are proud to introduce Global Design Ventures (GDV) — apurpose-driven investment platform. Combining our collaborative urban design methodologies with financial backing, we are fundingdesign-led developments that enhance place identity, sustainability, and ecological resilience. Starting in the UAE — where visionary urbanism meets cultural richness — GDV will pioneer projects that illustrate how design excellence can deliver both social impact and financial returns.”
With a decade of collaborative, research-led practice across India and Europe, ADS – Atelier Dsync is delighted to bring its signature blend of local-context intelligence and global innovation to the UAE. Inspired by regionally‑rooted, forward‑looking models — Masdar City, Sharjah Sustainable City, Al Seef — we aim to develop smart, sustainable, culturally‑resonant environments. Throughheritage‑informed methodologies, cutting‑edge planning tools, and afully participatory design process, ADS is committed to enriching the UAE’s next generation of urbanism.
“To fund and realize design-led developments that foster place identity, sustainability, and ecological resilience.”
“To demonstrate how design excellence delivers both social impact and financial return — starting in the UAE and scaling globally.”