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At the Roman Baths, The Marble Design Exhibition titled Of Water and Stone, curated by Nour Osseiran and produced and sponsored by Stones by Rania Malli, one of the region's largest and most respected marble manufacturers- reinterprets the ancient site's rituals of cleansing and connection with the support of Solidere. 

The Marble Exhibition at the Roman Baths will feature large-scale marble pieces designed to complement the historic site. Built at the end of the 1st century AD, the baths were a marvel of ancient engineering and a central gathering place. Set against this backdrop, the exhibition highlights Roman mastery of marble and its relevance in contemporary design. These site-specific works create a dialogue between past and present, showing marble as a timeless medium for art and architecture.

Designers 

Ahmad Abou Zanat

Bleu

Carl Gerges

Claude Missir

Collective Y by Rhea Younes

Diana Ghandour

Dori Hitti

Editions Levantine

Elie Riachi

Elsa-Maria Halaby

Galal Mahmoud

Irene Cattaneo

Jeffrey Meawad

Mohamed Fares

Studio Nada Debs

Omar Chakil

Philippe Daher

Samer Bou Rjeily

Samir Hakim

Sereen Hassanieh

Tarek Shamma

Of Water & Stone 

Of Water & Stones at Roman Baths 

ArchDaily

Set in the historic Villa Audi, “Totems of the Present & the Absent” pays tribute to Gregory Gatserelia, visionary curator and founder of SMO Gallery. The exhibition features works by emerging and established designers from Lebanon and beyond, exploring presence, memory, and legacy. Held in a rare Beiruti architectural gem blending Ottoman and European influences, the show reflects Gregory’s lasting impact on the region’s creative landscape.

Adrian Müller

Atelier L’inconnu

BURAU Naim&Helou

Bokja

Carole Akkari

Cybelle Moutran

Davina Atallah

Dia Mrad

Emma Dya Jabr

Eva Szumilas

George Geara

Georges Mohasseb

Ghyda Kanaan

Hala Salem

Hala Matta

Jacopo Foggini

Joanna Laura Constantine

Johanna Jonsson

Joseph Haykal

Studio Bazazo

Spockdesign

Karina Sukar

Karine Letayf

Khaled Mouzannar

Lama Elkhayat Salloum

Lamiss  Akar

Lara Khoury

Lea Majdalani

Lina Shamma

Maha Kutay

Maggy Monsef

Marie Munier

Marine Bustros

Myriam Sadek

Nada Zeineh

Nada Rizk

Nadeen Roufael

Nayla Khoury

Ramy Boutros

Roger Azar

Rouba Khalil

Samer Alameen

Sara Badr Schmidt

Selim Mouzannar

Spread

Tara Jane Tabet

Yakin

Youssef Haidar

Zein Daouk 

Totems of The Present & the Absent 

Totems of The Present and The Absent at Villa Audi

The Sandy Times

Burj El Murr is an unfinished skyscraper turned war relic looming over Beirut. Originally meant as a symbol of progress in the 1970s, it became a military vantage point during the civil war and now stands as a silent witness to Lebanon’s unresolved past.

Organized by We Design Beirut, this exhibition is curated by 

, and supported by Architectural Co-Curators 

. It features work by students from nine Lebanese universities as part of their curriculum. Positioned as first responders to conflict, the students explore how conflict shapes space and form as an ongoing condition embedded in landscapes and experiences. The exhibition reflects Archifeed’s mission to empower students to engage critically with pressing realities through architecture, design, and art.

Teymour Khoury & Yasmina Mahmoud, with Tarek Mahmoud & Youssef Bassil, and supported by Architectural Co-Curators Angela Chiesa & Nicoletta Zakynthinou Xanthi.

American University of Science and Technology

Curators 

Design "In" Conflict Student Exhibition × Archifeed

Design 'In' Conflict at Burj El Murr

What Women Want

Marie Claire Maison

Abroyan Factory is an old abandoned textile factory, covering 14000 square meters. Anchored in the themes of legacy, revival, continuity and healing, the Craft’s hub will serve as an homage to Lebanon’s illustrious craftsmanship heritage, highlighting the artisans’ dynamic movements and the transformative power of their craft, bridging past and present to inspire the future.

Introducing a modern partnership between designers and skilled artisans to reimagine traditional objects. Designers propose contemporary forms, while artisans recreate them, preserving both function and craftsmanship. This collaboration keeps iconic objects beautiful and practical for future generations.

Designers & Artisans 

Métiers D'Art

Metiers d'Art at Abroyan Factory

Abroyan Factory, a 14,000 m² abandoned textile site built between the 1940s and 1970s, becomes a hub for craft and revival. Rooted in legacy and healing, it honors Lebanon’s artisans by bridging past and present to shape a new future.

This textile exhibition will showcase the unique craftsmanship of artisans skilled in a variety of textile techniques, offering a diverse array of handmade fabrics, patterns, and designs.

It will highlight both traditional and contemporary approaches to textile arts with the collaborative efforts of both modern and traditional artisans and designers.

Ajialouna Team 

Maria Hibri & Huda Baroudi 

Designers & Artisans

Ahmed Amer

Ajialouna

Hassidriss

Inaash

Salim Azzam

Sarah's Bag

Vanina

Threads of Life

Threads of Life at Abroyan Factory

YUNG

This exhibition brings together Lebanese photographers 

 (Les Indisciplinés), whose generational and artistic differences are bridged by shared themes. While rooted in a country marked by violence and instability, their work explores intimacy, transformation, and healing.

Their photography moves beyond documenting Lebanon’s turmoil. Instead, it reveals “life impulses,” using the body as both medium and message. In a society where sensuality and sexuality remain taboo, their images confront censorship and challenge political and religious norms.Through distinct visual languages, Baz and Saroufim explore desire, fantasy, and tension. Not to provoke, but to invite reflection. Their work offers a raw, contemporary portrait of Lebanon that dares to liberate both speech and body in the face of repression.

Skin of A City 

This exhibition invites a new generation of designers to ask: What are we really designing for? It brings together Lebanese talents under 30 to balance aesthetics, function, and meaning. It goes beyond beauty to address real societal, cultural, and environmental needs. The goal is to create thoughtful, relevant objects. This exhibition offers a fresh take on Lebanese design, rooted in context and intention.

 Karel Kargodorian, Marc-Antoine Frahi & Miriam Abi Tarabay

Design Lead

Designers

Alexandre Abdelnour

Asaad Feghali

Christina Battikha

Christina Moukawam

Dana Zeindine

Dominic Montante

Jana Sawaya

Jinane Jadayel

Karel Kargodorian

Lea Accari

Marine Zovighian

May Beydoun

Marc-Antoine Frahi

Miriam Abi Tarabay

Mohamad Bzih

Nagham Deek

Ralph Riachi

Ramy Baaklini

Roodi Mallouhi

Roya Abboud

Ryan Khalil

Sarah Hajjar

Sasha Mattar

Serge El Douaihy

Simulacrum Studio

Studio 720 Degrees 

Tarek Labaki

Tarek Rahme

Yasmina Ayush

Zein Hageali

Rising with Purpose

Rising With Purpose Exhibition

Wide Walls

We Design Beirut will spotlight Immeuble de l'Union, a modernist landmark from the 1950s that reflects Beirut's urban evolution. Located in Sanayeh, the building has seen the city's changing social and economic tides. Now being renovated by 

, it will host his exhibition along with 

 during the event, highlighting its story and role in Beirut's architectural revival. 

Union—A Journey of Light

Union, A Journey Through Architecture And Light. Karim Nader x Atelier33

We Design Beirut is a five-day design experience in Beirut, Lebanon from October 22-26, 2025. A culmination of Lebanese creativity, culture and history, the event aims to establish a platform for community-based connectivity, engagement and creation by shedding a spotlight on artisanal craftsmen and women, both established and emerging designers, in the fields of product, interior and furniture, in addition to aspiring students from nine universities.  The mission is to weave a sustainable and enriching network of design and creativity in the region and beyond. 

Comprised of exhibitions, designers showcases, excursions and workshops, We Design Beirut is open to the public and attended by international design guests, journalists and design publications that will not only share the story of the event, but also engage, interact and network with others, this enriching and invigorating the current design ecosystem.  

Download the WDB app to attend workshops and panel talks, find tickets for limited events, and more.

Karim Chaya

Michèle Maria Chaya

Joy Mardini 

Nada Debs

Saleh Barakat 

Karen Chekerdjian 

Ricardo Karam

Karim Nader

Claudia Skaff

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Panel  Talk at Alba University 

Educational Hub 

Designer Showcase 

Kitchen Avenue 

Safi Home 

Nathalie Khayat 

Interform 

Eclec 

Bspoke Design 

DAMJ 

Fabraca Studios 

Johnny Farah 

Dalia Rafeh 

Ardeco

Urban Nest 

White Walls 

GS Group 

Open Studios

ALBA, University of Balamand, Dekwaneh Campus

Between October 22 and 26, the Académie Libanaise des Beaux Arts (ALBA), University of Balamand,

will be hosting the Educational Hub of We Design Beirut, offering a series of exhibitions, screenings, seminars, talks, round tables, and workshops centered around this year’s We Design Beirut's theme, “Lebanon’s Revival.”

Hybrid Intelligences, Future of our resources, War/After War, Time perception, Identity/ Materiality

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We Design Beirut is a five-day design experience in Beirut, Lebanon from May 26-30, 2027

Moments Revisted

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