We at AlTujjar are proud to have Ghaleya AlDhafiri, an architectural designer and the owner of Ghaleya AlDhafiri Interiors & Architects, as part of what our community stands for.
Ghaleya AlDhafiri is a passionate individual with a vision and a goal to transform the architectural and creative scene in Kuwait. She completed 3 years of computer engineering degree in AUK and received her first bachelor’s degree from Catholic University. After that, she faced the fact that this might not be her career path. Ghaleya began to slowly shift her professional pursuits, having always loved the arts and found that her outlook is not as appreciated as it should be. Therefore, she switched universities and moved to Washington DC to start her studies once again. After completing her first semester, she discovered her passions lie in combining art and culture simultaneously to create a truly niche approach.
In 2019, Ghaleya graduated from Howard University with a major in architecture in 2019, along with philosophy, history, Islamic studies, and Shari’a as her minor fields. Among her accomplishments is receiving an award from her university for Best Graduation Project, which presented a unique design for creating a railway system in Kuwait.
Being knowledgeable of the “how” is integral to creating change and maintaining a vision, that is what she believes Kuwait’s society and culture needs in order to expand and enhance their views towards architecture and interior design. Being a visionary, what Ghaleya does and what motivates her are not mutually exclusive. The philosophy behind what she does and what she creates is believing that perfection comes from cultivating nature and believing in its power and influence. “Plants and animals have the capability to survive because of their biological structure, and I truly believe that the closer we [as people] get to nature, the closer we get to sustainability,” Ghaleya shares.
Ghaleya AlDhafiri Interiors & Architects’s studio follows the rules of nature and aims towards providing sustainable solutions through combining geography, cultural identity and artistic expression. The colors as well as the study of natural light goes into what Ghaleya provides her clients, an all-encompassing natural package that speaks to each individual space. Through working hand in hand with what science says about the human requirements of each living, sleeping and working space, Ghaleya is able to create calm and natural settings through colors derived from nature. Ghaleya AlDhafiri does not shy away from giving advice and educating others on the importance of authenticity when it comes to creating and modeling spaces.
The final piece of advice Ghaleya wishes to share with our society is for us to focus on functionality rather than temporary approvals, for us to prioritize a space that serves our needs rather than what serves our visitors. She believes it is her duty to apply her education and knowledge to the public, building her team with young and passionate individuals. She represents all that AlTujjar stands for.
Ghaleya AlDhafiri Interiors & Architects’s studio has a wide range of clients that understands what Ghaleya AlDhafiri has to offer and aligns with her vision, believing her values and philosophy are what will lead her to success and sustainability.