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Ghaffour Ibrahim El Khalil

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Ghaffour Ibrahim El Khalil

Ghaffour Ibrahim El Khalil

Junior Architect

Architect by education, project-oriented by mindset, and interested in the full lifecycle of the built environment.

Paris, France · Open to positions and collaborations

Colonnade with raking light along a timber soffit

Architecture, Construction & Real Estate

Four claims

01

The whole lifecycle

Design is one stage among many. I am interested in what happens after the drawing is signed — the site, the trades, the handover, and the value the building carries afterwards.

02

From concept to model

Concept development, technical design, 3D modeling and visualization are one continuous piece of work, and I have carried projects across all of it.

03

Learn on the site

Masonry, waterproofing, plumbing, electrical, finishing — following a residence of eighty apartments from reinforced concrete to handover taught me more about detailing than any drawing could.

04

Toward development

Curious and self-driven, always looking to bring value while expanding toward construction execution and real estate development.

Selected Works

academic and professional
Architectural detail

4 projects from his Master's in Architecture and New Technologies.

01Study

Blue Horizon — Hôtel Aquarium de Béni Saf

Hotel & Aquarium

Blue Horizon is a large-scale sustainable coastal tourism project on a 48,873 m² site in Béni Saf, integrating a 4-star hotel, a public aquarium, and outdoor leisure spaces. I developed a bioclimatic design response to the site's cliff topography, using a curved architectural language inspired by ocean waves, and integrated sustainable strategies including natural ventilation, green roofs, rainwater harvesting, and seawater thermal energy.

02Study

Hôtel de Tlemcen

Hotel

An 8-storey contemporary hotel in the city centre of Tlemcen, developed on a 3,600 m² site with an L-shaped configuration to organize circulation and optimize natural light. I designed the full functional program (accommodation, restaurant, conference, fitness, wellness) and integrated passive energy strategies including solar protection, rainwater harvesting, solar panels, and double-flow ventilation.

03Study

Complexe de Sport & Loisir — Club Universitaire

Sports & Leisure

A university sports and leisure complex for the Faculty of Technology in Tlemcen, on a 17,338.95 m² site, designed to create a dynamic space for students to meet, practice sports, and take part in cultural activities. I conducted a detailed site analysis (accessibility, topography, sun path, wind, noise) and translated it into a functional program organized through spatial diagrams and functional matrices.

04Study

Habitat Collectif

Housing

A collective housing project developed through a contextual and functionalist approach. I carried out the site analysis and zoning strategy, then developed the functional scheme into a full digital architectural model, composing multiple volumes into a coherent residential ensemble with landscaped outdoor spaces.

Capability

Skillsand tools

What I can do unaided, and what I can do well enough to lead someone better at it. Levels are honest rather than flattering.

Cast concrete wall showing formwork lines
Concrete stair and parapet in raking light

Design & drawing

  • Architectural Design
  • Technical Drawing (AutoCAD)
  • BIM (ArchiCAD, Revit)

Modelling & visualisation

  • 3D Modeling (SketchUp)
  • Visualization (Twinmotion, D5 Render)

Construction & delivery

  • Construction Monitoring
  • Site Coordination
  • Project Management

Working with people

  • Client Communication
  • Teamwork
The record

Practice

Positions

  1. Junior Architecture Intern

    January — March 2026

    HSA Architecture & Engineering Consultancy,

    • Contributed to architectural design, plan development, façade design, and 3D modeling for modern and luxury residential projects, including client-requested design modifications. Gained exposure to building regulations, project phases, and introductory land subdivision (cadastral) processes, while participating in construction-site visits and developing basic Revit and Lumion skills.
  2. Real Estate & Construction Intern

    2024 — 2025

    SARL Nedpromo,

    • Followed the Résidence Twin Towers project (80 high-end apartments, underground parking, ground-floor retail) from reinforced concrete structure through secondary trades, finishing, and handover.
    • Worked alongside the site manager, occasionally overseeing workers and progress in their absence, and gained exposure to masonry, waterproofing, plumbing, electrical, and finishing trades.
    • Accompanied the real estate developer during client visits and built an understanding of coordination between workers, technicians, clients, and material costs.
  3. Interior Design & Execution Intern

    2023

    AB Workshop,

    • Gained exposure to secondary trades and interior execution, including doors, kitchens, furniture, carpentry, metalwork, CNC cutting, welding, and assembly.
    • Contributed occasionally to kitchen plans and renders, accompanied the owner to suppliers to compare prices and quality, and prepared daily progress reports.
  4. Pharmacy Operations Assistant

    2021 — 2022

    Ghaffour Pharmacy,

    • Managed customer reception, inventory, product organization and storage, cash register operations, and daily workflow, while supporting logistics and acting as a link between the pharmacy owner and staff.
  5. Workshop Assistant

    2016 — 2020

    Ghaffour Tailoring Workshop,

    • Supported general workshop and administrative operations, customer orders, and sales over five consecutive summers, developing precision, responsibility, attention to detail, and communication skills.

Education

  1. Master's Degree in Architecture, Urban Planning and City Professions

    2024 — 2026

    University of Tlemcen – Abou Bekr Belkaïd, Tlemcen, Algeria

    Advanced training covering architectural design, construction and worksites, urban planning, BIM, execution documents, project management, technical consulting, sustainable construction, and real estate expertise.

  2. Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Urban Planning and City Professions

    2021 — 2024

    University of Tlemcen – Abou Bekr Belkaïd, Tlemcen, Algeria

    Developed a foundation in architectural design, construction technologies, building structures, urban planning, materials, building systems, and digital modeling.

  3. ArchiCAD 2D & 3D Training

    2023 — 2024

    InfoTech Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria

    Completed professional training in ArchiCAD 2D and 3D, graduating with Very Good results in both tracks.

Get in touch

Let us lookat a drawingtogether

Paris, France
khalilghaffour@gmail.com

Open to positions and collaborations in architecture, construction and real estate.

Studio
Paris, France
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