Lionel Scharly is a French-American architect, designer, and entrepreneur whose multidisciplinary work spans architecture, interior design, product design, and urban innovation.
As the founder of SCHARLY DESIGNER STUDIO, he brings a bold, forward-thinking vision to every project — blending function, aesthetics, and emotional resonance across built and designed environments.
Rooted in a legacy of public architecture, Lionel was the grandson of André Dahan, former Architect Commissioner of the City of Strasbourg / France, whose urban contributions continue to shape the architectural heritage of northeastern France. This connection to public architecture and urban identity continues to inspire Lionel’s human-centered, future-forward design approach — where every detail serves both human experience and long-term cultural value.
Lionel Scharly work is characterized by clean lines, sustainable thinking, and a deep sensitivity to space. Whether shaping innovative buildings, urban interiors, crafting iconic furniture, or reimagining everyday objects, Lionel’s design language speaks to a global, contemporary audience.
With studios in New York and Miami , his practice reflects a cosmopolitan ethos — where heritage meets innovation, and design becomes a tool for meaningful transformation.
Driven by purpose, experimentation, and a cosmopolitan spirit, Lionel Scharly is redefining contemporary design on a global stage — one project, one object, one city at a time.