Navid Tehrani recently joined ZDS Architecture and Interiors as the Design Director of Architecture, overseeing projects in both DC and Providence. Before joining ZDS, Navid served as a Senior Design Leader at HKS Architects, where he led projects with the Mixed Use, Multifamily, and Hospitality studios in Dallas and Washington, DC. In this role, he worked on large-scale developments across the country, focusing on urban design and placemaking. Navid is dedicated to crafting project visions in collaboration with clients and team members, believing in design strategies that connect with the soul and fabric of neighborhoods and positively impact communities beyond the site boundaries. Navid is a registered architect in the District of Columbia and a member of the American Institute of Architects. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Eastern Mediterranean University and a Master of Architecture from The University of Texas at Arlington. Additionally, he pursued a Commercial Real Estate certification from Cornell University to deepen his development knowledge and perspective, enhancing his ability to serve clients.