Paf atelier: Christopher Dessus on Collective Imagination and Immersive Design

Founded in 2017 by Christopher Dessus, Paf atelier, located in Paris, specializes in creating environments centered around human experience through architecture, scenography, and immersive storytelling. The studio emphasizes the design of retail spaces, exhibitions, and temporary installations, harmonizing architectural aesthetics with emotional resonance. Dessus believes that dreams play a crucial role in the creative process. Rejecting unnecessary ornamentation, Paf atelier integrates research with material exploration. Dessus also leads Pli office, working alongside various institutions. Key projects include 'Cinema for Dreams' for Milan Design Week 2026, the 'Respire' pop-up experience, scenography for 'La mode est une fête' at MAD, sail-like structures for the Orient Express at the America's Cup, inflatable beacons for Festival de Printemps, and stage design for Variations VIII at Théâtre du Châtelet. The studio promotes a sense of optimism in urban environments.