The awards ceremony, held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Paris, brought together leading designers, architects, and creatives from around the world to celebrate excellence across architecture, design, art, and culture.
Noir Matière stood out for its thoughtful composition, attention to detail, and ability to capture the essence of space and material. Shoayb’s win reflects his collaboration with BooBrook, whose support and trust were integral to bringing the project to fruition.

Source: CDA 2026 Youtube Live – Winner in Best Project Photography, Shoayb Khattab
The evening also recognized design luminaries, including Christian de Portzamparc and Xu Tiantian, highlighting the global impact of visionary design across generations.
Commenting on the award, Shoayb said,
“Just to be among such great names is truly inspiring, and winning here is an amazing experience. Thanks to Ben and Natasha, the creative minds behind the project, for trusting me to photograph their amazing work, and thanks to the CDA for bringing us all together.”
The Créateurs Design Awards underscored the importance of intentional, thoughtful design and celebrated the individuals and projects shaping the future of creative practice worldwide.
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