At DKD Architects, David Keyser, leads a committed team of skilled and gifted individuals in our studio in downtown Columbus. We are a close and motivated team that enjoys working together, collaborating with others, and sharing knowledge among ourselves and with our clients.
David Keyser – Principal
Bachelor of Science in Architecture (OSU), RA
David trained at The Ohio State University’s Knowlton School of Architecture. Prior to being the founding
member of DKD Architects, David has worked in a variety of architecture firms for more than 30 years.
Throughout his career David has consistently designed award-winning projects, from single-family
houses to large multi-stakeholder commercial and mixed-use projects.
David has a very diverse and design-centric background, from being head designer at a large architecture firm,
to providing freelance design services for high-end developers. David has the distinct talent of pushing the
design envelope while simultaneously working with clients’ budgets to achieve the maximum value in
every building. He is well respected within the community for his creativity in attaining high-level
design solutions in simple, eloquent, and fiscally responsible ways.
David leads the direction of the practice and maintains a very hands-on approach with all our clients,
and every piece of architecture we produce.