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Architect Anahita Ghiaï has achieved an important professional milestone, earning her HMONP certification(Habilitation à la Maîtrise d’Œuvre en Nom Propre) in France. This qualification, awarded after a rigorous review of professional practice and academic achievements, allows architects to independently lead projects under French law — a major step forward in her emerging career.
Following her Master’s degree in Architecture from the École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture in Paris, Ghiaï’s focus has increasingly shifted toward innovative urban projects that blend functionality with cultural sensitivity. Her latest design concepts emphasize sustainable, human-centered urban environments at a time when cities across Europe are seeking smarter growth strategies.
Urban Projects Reflecting New Independence
With her HMONP certification now in hand, Anahita Ghiaï is taking on more leadership roles in project development at Ghiaï Architects. Among her recent works is a conceptual design for a hybrid parking and art space in the Arts District of Las Vegas, addressing the tensions between urban expansion and the needs of artistic communities.
The project proposes a multi-use structure that operates both as a parking facility and a dynamic cultural venue, offering flexible exhibition spaces for local artists. Designed with transparency and modular adaptability, it reflects Ghiaï’s growing commitment to urban designs that are resilient, inclusive, and community-driven.
“Urban growth should never come at the cost of the communities that give cities their character,” Ghiaï said in a recent interview. “Architecture must offer not just shelter but identity and opportunity.”
Recognition for a Human-Centered Approach
Ghiaï’s designs have begun attracting attention beyond academic circles. In early 2018, her ideas on urban regeneration were featured at a collaborative workshop on post-industrial redevelopment in Geneva. There, her proposals for integrating green public spaces into existing city frameworks were praised for balancing practicality with an acute sense of social responsibility.
Critics and peers alike are noting her holistic approach: projects that are grounded in technical excellence, but driven by a broader vision of urban life where residents, history, and the environment coexist harmoniously.
Shaping the Future of Urban Development
Looking ahead, Anahita Ghiaï is preparing to lead new residential and mixed-use developments both in France and abroad. These upcoming projects aim to apply her design philosophy at scale: focusing on sustainable materials, flexible urban layouts, and preserving local cultural narratives.
In an era when many cities are grappling with the consequences of rapid, often unsympathetic growth, Ghiaï’s emerging voice offers a hopeful and thoughtful alternative. As she steps into her new role as a fully certified architect, her trajectory is one to watch for anyone interested in the future of urban living.
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