It is often said that Paris is the capital of luxury creations. Indeed, this French city does not fail to dream. Between Givenchy, Dior and Louis Vuitton, Paris is full of the big brands that have made its reputation as the city of luxury.
What if we tell you that behind the luxury boutiques of several of these big brands is an Algerian?. This is the architect, Chafik Gasmi, known for having won the most prestigious awards and distinctions in architecture and design.
Chafik Gasmi describes himself as a citizen of the world. Child of a Kabyle family, he learned the Koran before the Arabic language and French before joining the school of the White Fathers. Leaving Algeria, at the age of 15, Shafik realized his childhood dream, to become an architect, but not least.
Algerian designer Chafik Gasmi racks up awards and accolades
Barely graduated from his school of architecture in Paris, Chafik Gasmi launched his first line of interior furniture in 1990, and succeeded in winning his first distinction, two years later, in particular the Grand Prix de la critique at the Salon du Meubles in Paris. .
Later, he redesigned the entire outdoor furniture catalog for Moulin-Galland and produced his other success, the “Square” garden chair, which earned him the “Golden number” prize. For the benefit of Hugues Chevalier, he produced his bestseller, the “Ying” leather armchair, which was subsequently chosen by the Hôtel de Matignon.
In 2004, he won the talent prize for the success of the “French from far away”. And in 2008, the Museum of Modern Arts in Algiers devotes a retrospective to him. Chafik’s achievements are not limited to this point. In 2022, this Algerian, in the company of his team, won the prize for the best bottle of feminine perfume. With such a worldwide reputation, Chafik Gasmi is known to be the Algerian designer of French luxury.
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? Chafik Gasmi and his team are winners of the “Best Women’s Perfume Bottle Award from The Fragrance Foundation France”, with the “Idôle de Lancôme”.? https://t.co/qeXispsaTl#ProudOfOurDiasporaDZ?? @TebbouneAmadjid @dz_pm_djerad pic.twitter.com/ZfVM7ort2M
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The lights inspired by Algeria, “a fundamental element of my work”
Speaking on the set of El Bilad TV, Chafik Gasmi recalled the key moments of his career. You should know that in addition to these distinctions, this Algerian architect and designer has worked for several other brands and luxury establishments. Especially at the Royal Monceau, Baccarat, Guerlain, Givenchy…
Chafik’s job is not just about creating luxury designs, but he brings insights into the branding strategy of his companies. Moreover, in response to the host of the show, Chafik Gasmi mentioned Algeria, the “country of his roots”.
For him, Algeria, Algiers and its lights have greatly inspired his projects. Insofar as light as object and subject represents a fundamental element in his work. Chafik Gasmi has let it be known that despite his success and achievement, he does not forget where he comes from.
