Paris, France
Architect and Designer
Lives and works in Paris
Interior Architect and Designer, Creative Director.
Founder and Director of EGA.
2005: Designer of the Year for Maison & Objet Exhibition, in association with Madame Andrée
Putman.
· 1987 - 1998 Free lance design work
· 1989 - 1994 Nelly Rodi Studio - Responsible for the Design Trends Dossier. UNIFA
(National Union of French Furniture Industries) and VIA (Promotion of Innovation in
Furnishing)
· 1985 – 1990 In charge of the Design column of CTY MAGAZINE
· 1984 - 1986 Archivist for B.E.D. Architects and Michel Boyer Architects
· 1982 - 1984 Studied at the Duperré School for Applied Arts, Paris
Eric Gizard finds his inspiration and sources in the contemporary Decorative Arts.
Passionate about contemporary design without ignoring the past, he undertakes distinctly diverse
projects to which he brings very personal solutions that always bear the hallmark of his unique style.
Strong contrasts, fusion of materials and colours, creation of a “chiaroscuro” effect, and a judicious
combination of tradition and modernity – these are the distinctive characteristics of his style.
As an assiduous explorer of design from around the world, his broad range of interests and talents has
led him to work on a variety of different projects: apartments and boutiques in Japan; tea-rooms in
Korea; offices in Shanghai ; the commercial environment of luxury brands of cosmetics in Asia ;
private residences and hospitality projects in Europe ; presidential spaces and boutiques in Paris ; the
interior design concept of the « Printemps » department store in Deauville...
He has also coordinated the colour schemes for the Air France A380 cabins and has been responsible
for the furnishing of their VIP lounges throughout the world.
His taste for juxtaposition and eclecticism has led him to develop a vitality in design by creating
simple shapes, responding to the contemporary principles of lightness, fluidity and clarity.
In addition to the creation of furniture lines for publishers, he is also involved in the design of
tableware, lighting and objets d’art for the table, for large French luxury houses.
In the words of Madame Andrée Putman :
“… Eric is flamboyant and discreet - refined and measured ;
his work is reflective and on trend…”.
“… Eric’s work is intuitive and bold, without ever being in your face…”
