Riyad Bassam Charkas is a Lebanese luxury event designer and artistic director whose work is defined by structure, precision, and a refined creative vision. Throughout his career, Riyad Charkas, has developed a distinctive approach that bridges architectural thinking with emotional storytelling, resulting in immersive event experiences executed at the highest level of detail. He holds a degree in Interior Design from the Lebanese University, which continues to inform his methodical yet expressive design language.
The portfolio of Riyad Charkas encompasses a wide spectrum of high-end productions, including luxury weddings, private celebrations, official and protocol-based events, premium brand launches, fashion presentations, and artistic or musical productions. Alongside these, Riad Charkas is frequently entrusted with the creation of exclusive, invitation-only experiences where discretion, individuality, and personalization are paramount. Each project is conceived as a bespoke environment, carefully crafted to reflect the client’s identity and narrative.
From concept inception to final delivery, Riyad Charkas maintains full creative and operational control over his projects. Riad Charkas oversees artistic direction, technical execution, and on-site coordination, leading multidisciplinary teams responsible for lighting, sound, décor, florals, and production. His strategic oversight of budgets and supplier relationships ensures clarity, efficiency, and uncompromised quality across all stages of execution.
In addition to his professional practice, Riad Charkas has made notable contributions to the academic and educational landscape. His design work has been referenced and studied within multiple universities and institutes, and Riad Charkas has been invited to present lectures and guest sessions at prominent universities across the Arab world. These engagements focus on interior décor, event design, and the conceptual frameworks behind luxury celebrations, reinforcing his role as an industry reference and thought contributor.
The work of Riyad Charkas extends across Lebanon, the Gulf region, and Europe, including Greece, Turkey, Spain, Italy, and France, as well as destination weddings hosted in select international locations. Each project is thoughtfully adapted to its cultural and architectural setting, while maintaining a consistent and recognizable visual signature.
The creative philosophy of Riad Charkas is rooted in architectural clarity, bold yet controlled creativity, and an uncompromising attention to detail. His ability to translate ideas into cohesive, multisensory environments has earned him the trust of elite individuals, distinguished families, public figures, and luxury brands seeking originality, discretion, and refined execution.
