Founded by Egyptian-Ecuadorian architectural designer Nora Gharib, Gharib Studio is a Miami-based design firm dedicated to crafting immersive spaces that evoke emotion and connection. While rooted in Miami, we design projects nationwide.

At the heart of our work is storytelling. In an era where the role of brick-and-mortar spaces has evolved, we see them as more than just retail destinations. They are extensions of a brand’s identity. They are places where people gather, connect, and experience something beyond a transaction.

Our approach is deeply collaborative. We work closely with clients to translate their brand into a physical environment that speaks to their audience. Through thoughtful architecture and design, we create spaces that go beyond aesthetics to foster a hybrid third place. A setting where customers don’t just visit, but return to, drawn by the experience and sense of belonging.

Our mission is to redefine commercial design by seamlessly integrating brand identity into physical spaces. We shape environments that don’t just look beautiful, but resonate with the communities they serve.

About Gharib Studio

Our Process

Gharib Studio uses a collaborative, human-centric approach to design spaces that serve as emotional ecosystems. Our process is built on translation: turning a brand's digital ethos into a physical environment designed for interaction rather than just transaction.

We start from the inside out by listening deeply to the founders who built the brand and studying the communities that sustain it. By combining this cultural research with our team's diverse global perspectives, we develop spaces calibrated for genuine connection. Throughout the journey, we act as warm, collaborative partners, working transparently to turn abstract brand narratives into memorable physical spaces.

Our People

Nora Gharib
Founder + Principal Designer

Miami

Nika Mirrafie
Design Project Manager

Miami

Samar Marzouk
Senior Designer

New York

Hanya Waleed
Senior Designer

Cairo

Nadine Elebrashy
Marketing + Creative Strategy

New York

Jamal Mohamed
Studio Manager

Miami

Abd-Allah Abed
Operations Manager

Miami