Recognized for a passionate commitment to good design

Throughout the years, Luminaire and its founders Nasir and Nargis Kassamali have been recognized for their contributions to design. These awards highlight the commitment to promoting good design as well as the endless pursuit of exemplary architectural design of our offices and showrooms.

Latest Awards

AIA Florida
Award of Excellence

AIA Florida 2021 Award of Excellence, Renovations & Additions for Luminaire's Coral Gables Showroom Expansion.

2020

Nasir and Nargis Kassamali awarded the Compasso d’Oro for their support of Italian design.

2014

Nasir and Nargis Kassamali received the Game Changers 2015 Award by Metropolis Magazine

2012

AIA Florida recognizes the Coral Gables showroom with the 25-Year Test of Time Merit Award of Excellence

2010

AIA Florida presents the Bob Graham Architectural Awareness Award to Nasir and Nargis Kassamali

Additional Awards

Luminaire has received additional recognition national and international publications including Intramuros, Abitare, Interni, Interiors and The Miami Herald.

2009
Nasir Kassamali recognized with the Italian Trade Commission’s Business and Culture Award

2008
Coral Gables showroom honored with the Test of Time Award (25 Years) from the Miami Chapter of the AIA

2007
Nasir and Nargis Kassamali named Florida Design Legends by the Wolfsonian-FIU

2002
Nasir and Nargis Kassamali nominated as Chrysler Design Award’s Design Champions

2001
Corporate Office earns Awards of Excellence from both the AIA Florida and the Miami Chapter of the AIA

1996
Coral Gables showroom wins the Test of Time Award (10 Years) from the AIA Florida

1993
Nasir and Nargis Kassamali presented with the Design Leadership Award by the Miami chapter of the AIGA

1984
Coral Gables showroom garners Design Excellence Awards from both the AIA Florida and the Miami Chapter of the AIA