ASID, NCIDQ
Faten Baassiri is an NCIDQ-certified interior architect and designer, and an active member of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers), with over fifteen years of experience across three continents. She brings a global perspective and a deeply personal approach to every project, creating spaces that feel thoughtful, layered, functional, and authentic to the people who live in them.
Faten holds a B.A. in Interior Architecture and a Master’s degree in Design with distinction from Milan. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with internationally recognized design studios while also leading independent projects spanning interior architecture, bespoke furniture, and product design.
In 2013, she received the Global Impact Grant Award for her volunteer work renovating a Pediatric Chemo Unit, reflecting her belief in the positive impact thoughtful design can have on communities and wellbeing. She later founded En-Suite, a product design collection showcased at Chelsea Market in 2017, focused on craftsmanship and community empowerment for women.
Faten earned her NCIDQ certification in 2023, is a proud member of the American Society of Interior Designers, New York Chapter, and will join the Board of Directors in Fall 2026. In 2025, she also served as a part-time professor at Parsons School of Design.
She is also the founder and principal designer of Studio 1820 Design LLC, a New York–based boutique interior design studio specializing in warm contemporary residential interiors. The studio’s work is rooted in blending clean contemporary lines with warmth, texture, and timeless details, with the belief that great design should not only look beautiful, but also enhance the way people experience everyday life.
Contact
faten@studio1820.com
300 E 71st, New York, NY 10021