Over fifteen years of brand work. Built on architectural foundations.

DAS is an architect-led property and hospitality branding agency in London, building brands on strategic foundations rather than trends. Over fifteen years we have refined a system that moves a brand from a state of effort to a state of performance. Rooted in architecture, we treat property as both a financial asset and a sensory space. We intentionally operate as a small team of cherry-picked creative specialists, providing the authenticity that the boutique market demands.

 
 
 
The Stahl House, a mid-century glass pavilion above Los Angeles, illustrating architecture-led design.
 

From foundation to a brand architecture

Clear Vision

Strong Foundation

Owned Positioning

Founder-led Story

Distinct Property

Spatial Experience

Focused Brand

MEET THE FOUNDER

DAS is led by Konstantina (Koni) Kralj, Founder and Creative Director, bringing an architectural lens to property and hospitality brands.

Working alongside architects, creative professionals, advertising and marketing teams, Koni recognised a clear pattern: the commercial decisions get made except the brand, then the brand is asked to deliver what the rest did not.

The gap in clarity, brief and accountability led her to establish DAS.

As a consultant to independent founders and operators, in the earliest stages of a project, before design begins, she brings a brand strategy that is both creative and commercially grounded—setting foundations for market confidence and brand equity.

Koni developed the Focused Brand System™ to protect founder resources from the erosion of operational friction and costs. This is where the brand stops being an overhead and begins to carry its own weight—it simply performs.

Over fifteen years, her experience spans brand development, boutique hospitality and residential architecture, project leadership, team and budget management, research and university teaching. All of it delivered with rigour, precision and absolute discretion where required.

 
Konstantina (Koni) Kralj, Founder and Creative Director of DAS, an architect-led property and hospitality branding agency.

Konstantina (Koni) Kralj, MArch, Founder and Creative Director

 

Our philosophy is longevity—clarity of thought, elegance of design and emotion of experience, in a brand that ages well with the environment it belongs to.

Ripe black olives on a Mediterranean olive tree branch, illustrating the longevity of brands that age well.
 

DAS principles

Clear Thought

Mindful Journey

Sensory Experience

Timeless Design

Rigorous Craftsmanship

Valued Heritage

Considered Impact