Size:

ø 15 cm x H 30 cm

Material:

Silver Plated Brass, Enamel details.

They said you should look nice, so you try to look nice. Believing you would eventually blend in, following all kinds of protocols, and even lying to yourself just to be pretty. The problem is that what you see is definitely never what you get, it may look pretty on the outside, but what is happening on the inside? What are you exactly? What defines the immaterial you? If you take away all the protocols and chaos, what is there left? The nature of the object. A trash.

Size:

ø 15.5-32 cm x H 27-32 cm

Material:

Stoneware, Glazed Porcelain.

The ceramist duo created a series of sculptural and decorative vases made in stoneware, covered with colored or white porcelaine then glazed

Size:

Console: D 56cm x H 80cm

Side Table: D 46cm x H 75cm

Material:

Raku, Glazed Stoneware

Simple shapes, in warm colors and earthen material, are placed one on top of the other. The playful, exaggerated stacking of basic elements to create towering structures is more than just an exploration of ceramics. TOTEM is veneration of tactility, materiality and form teetering on a game of risk.

Size:

ø 120 cm x 14 cm x H 25 cm

Material:

American Walnut Wood, Glass.

Lou, coffee table. A pebble being thrown to the sea by a little girl. A blurred image hidden in her adult mind, far away from home. Woodstone is the illustration of this motion captured in space and time. The result is in the form of two elongated sculptures, hand carved in American Walnut by the woman behind the memory. The two independent elements interlace and form a cross that bears a glass top. Depending on the angle given to the cross, the table transforms into an oval, circular, square or rectangular coffee table.

Size:
L 140 cm x W 45 cm x H 80 cm
Material:

Ultra-High Performance Concrete, Fiber Reinforcement.

The Anatomy Mirror & Console explore the relationships between the human body, space and the objects in between. They invite the viewer to imagine an environment where bodies come into contact with the tangible and invisible spaces. Anatomy is generated by an iterative casting process taken from different bodies. Adhering to the casting ethos, each and every product of the series of 12 is casted in the fiberglass mold of the original, hand-casted prototype.

Size:

L 60 cm x D 8 cm x H 80 cm

Material:

Ultra-High Performance Concrete, Fiber Reinforcement, Mirror.

The anatomy series explores the relationships between the human body, space and the objects in between. It invites the viewer to imagine an environment where bodies infuse in the tangible space as much as they affect the invisible one. When introduced in a domestic or familiar built environment, the product engages with its surrounding and brings out, naturally, a feeling of anthropomorphic surrealism. The white ethereal appearance of the products is afforded by their thinness, and smoothness. The use of ultra-high-performance concrete, a material which is not typically used for design products, is connected to the designer's interest in materials and to her architectural practice. The Anatomy mirror can be placed vertically or horizontally. Its center is made of two reflective parts which are reminiscent of the presence of two bodies. When it is displayed together with the Anatomy console, the outline of the mirror engages in a dialogue with that of the console. Adhering to the casting ethos, each and every mirror of the series of 12 is casted in a mould of the original, with a signature engraved at the back.

Size:

Strata Mini: 141 cm x 237 cm

Strata Maxi: 198 cm x 304 cm

Material:

Himalayan wool and natural silk on cotton base. 

Inspired by the hills and cities of Nepal, Strata sources its inspiration from a visit to the capital together with the Maktabi’s. Strata draws from the fine line between architecture and landscape, from the rooftops, temples, and steps which intertwine with lush greenery and moss. It draws from the vibrant colors of the culture and city which fuse into another when covered with mist, and draws from the intimate relation the people share with their city. This relation is found again when discovering the world and culture around carpet-making as it reveals the tight knot between the weavers, makers, designers and the product itself. The carpet acts as a unifying element and creator of place, and belonging where the relationship between the body, space and objects are inexorably linked.

Size:

ø 26 cm x H 30 cm

Material:

Resin with Thread, Leather, Feathers, Metal Flakes, Wood, Brass.

We are all born naked. When naked, we are equal; equally vulnerable, equally exposed, equally weak, but we do not allow nakedness to define us. By covering ourselves, we do not strictly aim to hide our bare bodies. We use our second layer to create an identity, an image, a personality. We use materials, colors, and textures to make a unique statement, while simultaneously hiding, camouflaging and masking flaws and weaknesses. Second skins is a series of resin vases, born naked, equally unremarkable and lacking a clear well defined identity. Once covered, each object gains its own characteristics through the materials and textures that conceal it, allowing it to express its own particular traits. With the help of the second skins they host, each vase will hold a unique sense of esthetics and feel to it, providing its own tactile sensations and visual language.

Size:

BLA BLA LAND Foam Mirror (3)

L120 x W 60 x H 13cm 

BLA BLA LAND Foam Mirror (4)

L105 x W 120 x H 13cm 

BLA BLA LAND Foam Mirror (5)

L105 x W 120 x H 13cm 

Material:

Foam & mirror.

The foam expands and moves, to reach new levels, and never can be limited by boundaries, it’s alive, dynamic and it can’t be trapped in a well-defined place, like memories ideas, and stories. It’s an interactive material; the procedure is part of an adventure never can predict its results and behavior.

Size:

L 190 cm x W 46 cm x H 90 cm

Material:

American Walnut Wood, Velvet, Casted Brass.

"Nestled between flourishing mountains and the shimmering Mediterranean Sea, Beirut in spring blossoms into a city of wondrous abandon."

Size:

D 20 cm x H 78.5 cm

Material:

Painted Wood, Bakelite, Fabric.

“Beyond the shared Mediterranean, Napoli and Beirut are astonishingly similar –– the impassioned people, love of family, strong presence of faith everyday life, the lemon and olives. The built-up chaos and natural serenity, especially, generate a familiar pulsating energy that can only exist in such evident contradiction.”    The overlapping landscapes of the Napoli and Beirut are brought to light. Elements of traditional Neapolitan artisanry dialogue with noble materials to create five distinct lamps that illuminate the different tonalities and impressions of both Mediterranean cities. A variegated melange of coral and bone work, religious symbolism, multi-hued glass and intricate woodwork come together in a soothing harmony that captures the beautiful contradictions.

Size:

D 55 cm x H 144 cm

Material:

Tinted French Oak Wood, Coral, Glass.

“Beyond the shared Mediterranean, Napoli and Beirut are astonishingly similar –– the impassioned people, love of family, strong presence of faith everyday life, the lemon and olives. The built-up chaos and natural serenity, especially, generate a familiar pulsating energy that can only exist in such evident contradiction.”    The overlapping landscapes of the Napoli and Beirut are brought to light. Elements of traditional Neapolitan artisanry dialogue with noble materials to create five distinct lamps that illuminate the different tonalities and impressions of both Mediterranean cities. A variegated melange of coral and bone work, religious symbolism, multi-hued glass and intricate woodwork come together in a soothing harmony that captures the beautiful contradictions.

Size:

L 240 cm x W 110 cm x H 85 cm

Material:

Sintepon, Wood, Foam, Upholstery and DEDAR Fabric Karandash. 

On a traditional therapy couch, reclining without having to face one's analyst encourages disinhibition. In contradiction, the Nopal Therapist Lounge Sofa dares users to exercise the same unrestraint while facing one another, trading detachment for connection in any of its forms; be it encounter, conversation, intimacy or even release.

Size:

L 60 cm x W 50 cm x H 40 cm 

Material:

Solid Wood, Foam, Upholstery and DEDAR Fabric Karandash.

On a traditional therapy couch, reclining without having to face one's analyst encourages disinhibition. In contradiction, the Nopal Therapist Lounge Sofa dares users to exercise the same unrestraint while facing one another, trading detachment for connection in any of its forms; be it encounter, conversation, intimacy or even release.

Size:

60 cm x 40 cm x 42 cm

Material:

Hand-brushed stainless steel.

An unfamiliar yet functional object, UFO-01 alienates the table’s archetypical form while maintaining function. Created in the framework of a collaboration with clothing brand La Terre est Folle.

Size:

W 100 x D 90 x H 75cm

Material:

American Walnut wood coated with bouclé fabric

Inspired by the famous seat of Rastapopoulos in Tintin comics, the couch has been designed to evoke a sense of comfort, where everything a person needs, is within arm’s length. It has been fitted with a hidden ashtray, as well as a cup holder or snack holder, with the comfort of the client, at the forefront.

Size:

W 172 cm x ø 125 cm x H 280 cm 

Material:

Leather, Oak, Ceramics.

“New Nature” series by Khaled El Mays is an ensemble of various high crafts particular to Mexico City, where the collection was produced. El-Mays uses leather, wood, and, for the first time, ceramics, which brings a hint of surrealism to a collection very much inspired by the lines of Art Nouveau.

Size:

W 52 cm x ø 61 cm x H 89 cm

Material:

Leather, Oak.

“New Nature” series by Khaled El Mays is an ensemble of various high crafts particular to Mexico City, where the collection was produced. El-Mays uses leather, wood, and, for the first time, ceramics, which brings a hint of surrealism to a collection very much inspired by the lines of Art Nouveau.

Size:

W 131 cm x ø 94 cm x H 50 cm

Material:

Oak, Leather.

“New Nature” series by Khaled El Mays is an ensemble of various high crafts particular to Mexico City, where the collection was produced. El-Mays uses leather, wood, and, for the first time, ceramics, which brings a hint of surrealism to a collection very much inspired by the lines of Art Nouveau.

Size:

W 60 cm x ø 5 cm x H 100 cm

Material:

Oak, Leather, Ceramics, Mirror.

“New Nature” series by Khaled El Mays is an ensemble of various high crafts particular to Mexico City, where the collection was produced. El-Mays uses leather, wood, and, for the first time, ceramics, which brings a hint of surrealism to a collection very much inspired by the lines of Art Nouveau.

Size:

ø 21 cm x H 28.5 cm

Material:

Ceramics.

Stoneware, glazed and raku fired collection of totems, vases and a mural.

Size:

ø 29 cm x H 29.5 cm

Material:

Ceramics.

Stoneware, glazed and raku fired collection of totems, vases and a mural.

Size:

103 cm x 102 cm x 4 cm

Material:

Ceramics.

Stoneware, glazed and raku fired collection of totems, vases and a mural.

Size:

Ø 50 cm x H 60 cm

Material:

Pink Marble, Bronze.

“There’s no doubt that when we first met each other we immediately got along... if design studios could flirt, it would be the best way to describe our immediate relationship… a flirtation. We were all in South Africa at what felt like the end of the world. Our mutual attraction to each other’s sensibilities (aaaand maybe other parts????) was palpable... this table is a representation of consummating that flirtation…sex, sensuality, mutual respect and vulnerability in the form of design down in a wild place like South Africa. We’re glad to say that this table is a fantasy born from a long standing friendship and a perfect example of the way all four of our minds work together"

Size:

W 20.3 cm x H 25.4 cm

Material:

Foam, Clay, Bulb.

Colorful table Lamp. The foam expands and moves, to reach new levels, and never can be limited by boundaries, it’s alive, dynamic and it can’t be trapped in a well-defined place, like memories ideas, and stories. It’s an interactive material; the procedure is part of an adventure never can predict its results and behavior.

Size:

ø 15.5-32 cm x H 27-32 cm

Material:

Stoneware, Glazed Porcelain.

The ceramist duo created a series of sculptural and decorative vases made in stoneware, covered with colored or white porcelaine then glazed

Size:

D 50 cm x H 90 cm

Material:

Terracotta, broom fibers

A table lamp from the collection of objects made of terra cotta and hay.

Size:

ø 23 cm x H 28-50 cm

Material:

Ceramics.

Ceramic totems designed and made by Hala Matta.

Size:
L 140 cm x W 45 cm x H 80 cm
Material:

Ultra-High Performance Concrete, Fiber Reinforcement.

The Anatomy Mirror & Console explore the relationships between the human body, space and the objects in between. They invite the viewer to imagine an environment where bodies come into contact with the tangible and invisible spaces. Anatomy is generated by an iterative casting process taken from different bodies. Adhering to the casting ethos, each and every product of the series of 12 is casted in the fiberglass mold of the original, hand-casted prototype.

Size:

L 60 cm x D 8 cm x H 80 cm

Material:

Ultra-High Performance Concrete, Fiber Reinforcement, Mirror.

The anatomy series explores the relationships between the human body, space and the objects in between. It invites the viewer to imagine an environment where bodies infuse in the tangible space as much as they affect the invisible one. When introduced in a domestic or familiar built environment, the product engages with its surrounding and brings out, naturally, a feeling of anthropomorphic surrealism. The white ethereal appearance of the products is afforded by their thinness, and smoothness. The use of ultra-high-performance concrete, a material which is not typically used for design products, is connected to the designer's interest in materials and to her architectural practice. The Anatomy mirror can be placed vertically or horizontally. Its center is made of two reflective parts which are reminiscent of the presence of two bodies. When it is displayed together with the Anatomy console, the outline of the mirror engages in a dialogue with that of the console. Adhering to the casting ethos, each and every mirror of the series of 12 is casted in a mould of the original, with a signature engraved at the back.

Size:

Strata Mini: 141 cm x 237 cm

Strata Maxi: 198 cm x 304 cm

Material:

Himalayan wool and natural silk on cotton base. 

Inspired by the hills and cities of Nepal, Strata sources its inspiration from a visit to the capital together with the Maktabi’s. Strata draws from the fine line between architecture and landscape, from the rooftops, temples, and steps which intertwine with lush greenery and moss. It draws from the vibrant colors of the culture and city which fuse into another when covered with mist, and draws from the intimate relation the people share with their city. This relation is found again when discovering the world and culture around carpet-making as it reveals the tight knot between the weavers, makers, designers and the product itself. The carpet acts as a unifying element and creator of place, and belonging where the relationship between the body, space and objects are inexorably linked.

Size:

L 220 cm x W 120 cm x H 55 cm

Material:

Copper.

As much sculpture as it is furniture, the differently sized volumes that make up the Platform series of tables combine to create a geometric topography reminiscent of a Cubist skyline.

Size:

L 80 cm x W 60 cm x H 230 cm

Material:

Wicker, Wood, Leather, Brass, Fur Seat.

The pieces on display are an array of several explorations in design, where wicker wood leather and thread are interacting in a seamless layering and overlapping techniques, in order to present a distinctive look and visual presentation of traditional natural materials. The combinations created attempt to assert a language that explores the past use of the materials involved while at the same time present them in an array of visual conditions that projects them directly to the future, a future where the human hand in production is forefront.

Size:

Pink: L 110.5 cm x W 87 cm x H 79 cm

Green: L 95 cm x W 90 cm x H 115 cm

Yellow: L 90 cm x W 100 cm x H 120 cm

Material:

Painted Concrete, Acrylic Patterns.

Sculptural chairs

Size:

ø 27-40 cm x H 28-40 cm

Material:

Raku fired ceramics, Metallic stands.

Ceramic plates inspired by shapes and shades, designed and made by Hala Matta in Lebanon.

Size:

ø 23 cm x H 28-50 cm

Material:

Ceramics.

Ceramic totems designed and made by Hala Matta.

Size:
18.7 cm x 6.6 cm x H 46.4 cm
Material:
Resin.

Taking shape after the lightness of our dreams and desires, Haminals is the product of our free spirit. It is here to tear down the obstacles that limit us, to widen the edges of our horizon, to unleash our imagination. By carving reality, we create our own truth. By sculpting the normal, we dig out the sparkle…

Size:
L 140 cm x W 45 cm x H 80 cm
Material:

Ultra-High Performance Concrete, Fiber Reinforcement.

The Anatomy Mirror & Console explore the relationships between the human body, space and the objects in between. They invite the viewer to imagine an environment where bodies come into contact with the tangible and invisible spaces. Anatomy is generated by an iterative casting process taken from different bodies. Adhering to the casting ethos, each and every product of the series of 12 is casted in the fiberglass mold of the original, hand-casted prototype.

Size:

L 60 cm x D 8 cm x H 80 cm

Material:

Ultra-High Performance Concrete, Fiber Reinforcement, Mirror.

The anatomy series explores the relationships between the human body, space and the objects in between. It invites the viewer to imagine an environment where bodies infuse in the tangible space as much as they affect the invisible one. When introduced in a domestic or familiar built environment, the product engages with its surrounding and brings out, naturally, a feeling of anthropomorphic surrealism. The white ethereal appearance of the products is afforded by their thinness, and smoothness. The use of ultra-high-performance concrete, a material which is not typically used for design products, is connected to the designer's interest in materials and to her architectural practice. The Anatomy mirror can be placed vertically or horizontally. Its center is made of two reflective parts which are reminiscent of the presence of two bodies. When it is displayed together with the Anatomy console, the outline of the mirror engages in a dialogue with that of the console. Adhering to the casting ethos, each and every mirror of the series of 12 is casted in a mould of the original, with a signature engraved at the back.

Size:

Large: W 62 cm x ø 24 cm x H 100 cm

Small: W 38 cm x ø 14 cm x H 60 cm

Material:

Rattan French Weave, Wood, Threads, Aluminum.

The Lebanese culture is always infused into Khaled's work. He has lived in Lebanon for the majority of his life and gets most of his visual influences from his surroundings. There is a raw aspect to his designs that is a direct reflection of a city in constant growth trying to define its identity in a zone of constant conflicts. “Design Miami/ and Art Basel were always a dream for me, being part of the coming edition will certainly impact my life and my practice for the better." When speaking about the upcoming exhibition, Khaled mentions a full range of emotions from happiness, and pride to nervousness and excitement. As he will be showing a body of work almost a year in the making, he is keen to always have depth and meaning to the pieces as well as to the production process. Each pair of hands that the pieces pass through, give a new piece of soul to the series. Mr Brain Lamp is now part of a larger and exclusive collection sold at Nilufar Gallery Milano.

Size:

60 cm x 47 cm x 50 cm

Material:

Rattan French Weave, Wood, Threads, Aluminum.

The Lebanese culture is always infused into Khaled's work. He has lived in Lebanon for the majority of his life and gets most of his visual influences from his surroundings. There is a raw aspect to his designs that is a direct reflection of a city in constant growth trying to define its identity in a zone of constant conflicts. “Design Miami/ and Art Basel were always a dream for me, being part of the coming edition will certainly impact my life and my practice for the better." When speaking about the upcoming exhibition, Khaled mentions a full range of emotions from happiness, and pride to nervousness and excitement. As he will be showing a body of work almost a year in the making, he is keen to always have depth and meaning to the pieces as well as to the production process. Each pair of hands that the pieces pass through, give a new piece of soul to the series. Escort of the Night is now part of a larger and exclusive collection sold at Nilufar Gallery Milano.

Size:
W 37.5 cm x D 33.5 cm x H 67.5 cm
Material:

Walnut Wood, Chrome, Beading.

A keeper of precious possessions, lingering memories and objects of desire, this jewelry box made of walnut wood and chrome, can hold all valuables under lock and key in its two compartments. It has an eye-shaped mirror delicately hand-beaded with a blue eye on one side, the potent amulet of protection against the malevolent power of the evil eye. The box also keeps within it a secret known only to its owner.... for the true self is always revealed by what it tries to conceal.

Size:

30cm x 30cm x H 40cm

Material:

Casted Polyurethane flexible foam, Polished brass, Glass, Marble, Painted Wood, Mirror

"Further developing the collection, we continue with a focus on reinterpreting cultural references through the use of new materials. Here, again, cast foam is the key. We have created a piece which references familiar elements yet sets them outside familiar contexts. With the foam – atop which sits a glass mirror - we’ve further explored its use and played with colors, density and porosity, once more creating an object eager to be touched. Part of a continuing story, when set in its contemporary context, the Mirror subverts the past and almost unwittingly reveals itself as part of a new tradition."

Size:

44 cm x 46 cm x 52 cm

Material:

Casted Polyurethane flexible foam, polished brass, glass, marble, painted wood

This design is based on the exploration of cultural traditions through everyday pieces and society’s contemporary interaction with them. Influenced by memories, the Bedside Table plays with overt references drawn from the omnipresent pearl jewelry of Lebanon’s past, and recreates these through the use of carved marble and turned brass. By whimsically suspending these around a circular base of cast foam, upon which is seated a molded transparent glass cabinet, they simultaneously achieve an abstract illusion of both the ethereal and the consequential; a contextualization of a reconstruction process. Through our experimentation and development with casting liquid foam, we’ve transformed this into a material of high perceived and structural value. The choice of the material was based on its chemical and physical properties. The foam expands and moves, to reach new levels, and never can be limited by boundaries, it’s alive and dynamic and it can’t be trapped in a well-defined place, like memories ideas and stories. It’s an interactive material; the procedure is part of an adventure, never can predict its results and behavior. It has a certain mystery and it reflects our resolve to assemble what was once forgotten. The procedure was based on molding different deconstructed elements hidden and preserved in a deep place in our minds and letting the foam merging, captivating and reconstructing all these elements in one entity, always highlighting its softness and delicate effect. By directly stacking contrasting layers and elements, including its opaque drawer, the Bedside Table juxtaposes materials and creates an object that demands to be engaged – physically and intellectually.

Size:

Variant sizes

Material:

Plaster and Other Collected Materials

“​Construction Deconstruction” is an installation about taking a stand on creating to remind all Lebanese and international people of the Lebanon that is very rich with heritage and background in craftsmanship. It pays a tribute to the long-celebrated artisans working with wood inlays, mother of pearl, crochet, copper, glass, rattan weaving and pottery, but also highlights the importance of the small crafts that are carried around the corners of Beirut. Her installation was restricted to use​ ​the​ ​simplest​ ​processes​ ​of​ ​making​ ​outside​ ​the​ ​industrial​ ​sphere​ ​to​ ​deliver​ ​this​ ​honest​ ​message. This installation was conceived for House of Today's booth at Design Miami/ Curio 2017.

Size:

ø 60 cm x H 70 cm

Material:

Brushed Brass, Chrome Finish or Oxidized Brass, Chrome Finish.

Center stage, the spotlight illuminates the amphitheater. All eyes are on the clock, divulging its internal mechanism projected onto the ground. The sociopolitical elite, six encircling entities, stand firmly as they watch the motion of the parts unfold at their feet. The clock ticks endlessly, but does not display time. The clock ticks endlessly, but their inertia persists. Beyond the self-advertising spectacle of our pillars, our city’s present remains stagnant, as vacant as a timeless clock.

Size:
L 118,8 cm x W 84 cm x H 55 cm
Material:

Measure-made and hand-painted Stained Glass, Clear Mirror (partially sand blasted), Lacquered Metal Structure, LEDs.

The low table ISO A is nourished by the interaction of intuitive craftsmanship and standardized formats. When switched off the table has a mirror appearance. When lightened up its hidden treasure gets visible through reflection: A carefully selected detail of an opulent and colourful stained glass work, that Christian Haas discovered in the archives of Gustav van Treeck, a prestigious Atelier that famous for its mosaic and architectural glass works and that was founded 1887 in Munich. This compromise between forgotten traditions and the modern world emanates a symbolic power beyond its functional aspect.

Size:

W 15 cm x H 250 cm

Material:

Marquina Nero Marble, Brushed Black Steel, Plexi Glass Details.

Statuario Marble, Brushed Brass, Plexi Glass Details.

Following the theme “Naked”, exposed 1, 2, and 3 are a series of objects representing people at their bare state. The double sided mirror showing the truth of people’s double faces. The clothes hanger that carries the layers covering the bodies. The lamp when turned on / off revealing the light, the naked truth of oneself.

Size:

ø 45 cm x H 42 cm

Material:

Black, Lacquered Wood, Bronze Brass Ivory Polished, Lacquered Wood, Bronze Brass.

“little Alice fell down the hole, bumped her head and bruised her soul” from Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll.

Size:

L 60 cm x H 185 cm

Material:

Brass Skeleton, Walnut Wood, Mirror.

Victor will hold up the mirror for as long as you like (need). A lover (an admirer) of all that is beautiful, he can't help sneaking a peek... There is a Victor in all of us (each and every one of us).

Size:

L 200 x W 100 x H 72 cm

Material:

Iron, Wood.

We live in a world disrupted by human, economic, social, religious, ethnic and productive changes. A remarkable paradox of our time is the growing of conflicts, durable misunderstandings and religious fights in spite of a multitude of informations and a necessity of a new consciousness of reality. As cultural unanimity breaks down, cultural tradition comes under increasing attack. Cultural heritages in Beyrouth as in Milan make us the people we are. And yet, precisely because we cannot and should not remove ourselves from the continuity of our traditions. The ancient worlds present very often inspirations in our thoughts in our lives, and in our visions. I believe that progress means change and change is some time difficult for life. But we have to distinguish the right “protocol” to find the rigorous way “to be active with our hands and to walk with our feet” as Antiphon said. I think that the confusion of the “jungle” around us is making all very tuff and it is time to go back to simplicity and rigor. In my architecture and in my design I like to use materials and shapes originally far from their new function to give objects nobility and elegance with a zest of austerity. I like to mix mathematic rigor to artistic imagination. It is time to have discipline and to project objects with purity and essentiality. That is why I like these Desk and Writing Table San Paolo Converso with Unit Drawers that are in the same time strong and rigorous using as structure a material like iron that is by definition industrial. Frank Gehry said, “Any material if used among his nature, produces a new form and a new use.” We are close to a world when resilient and resilience and the ability to cope are like a rubber band. The role that Beyrouth played as the intellectual regional center might be a source of inspiration for the young designers. They can represent an important supportive role in what is bound to become a central challenge for the balance in our world.We are in Beyrouth, such a beautiful place with so great people and who better than Anaxagoras has said 7,5 billion individuals can simultaneously crisscross a “jungle” of conflicting influences and very often pursuing their interests without any guide lines. People from Lebanon are incredibly resilient and resilience and the ability to cope are like a rubber band. The role that Beyrouth played as the intellectual regional center might be a source of inspiration for the young designers. They can represent an important supportive role in what is bound to become a central challenge for the balance in our world. We are in Beyrouth, such a beautiful place with so great people and who better than Anaxagoras has said the right thing “What is the sense of human life? To look at the sky, the stars, the moon, the sun.”

Size:
W 60 cm x L 120 cm x H 40 cm
Material:

Black Steel, Gold Plated Steel.

The city of Beirut has undergone an extensive cultural evolution throughout its long history, with different cultures and societies leaving their distinct imprint on the fabric of the city. Beginning with the Phoenicians, through the Romans, medieval Ottomans, French colonization, and most recent civil war, each phase builds upon the proceeding culture to build a new system. In keeping with this year's theme of Jungle Protocol, we examine the underlying order that binds the fabric of the city together through the historical plans of the city and through the historical typology of the urban 'town center'. If one is to understand the development of Beirut, then one must understand that each of these historical fabrics creates an underlying rationalization to a seemingly random growth. In addition to the extensive overlay of urban fabrics, the town square has continued to be a place for gathering and foundation throughout the city’s history. Beginning with its first incarnation as the Roman forum at the intersection of the Cardo and Decumanus, this center has continued it presence and importance through each successive culture. Further compounding this layering of fabrics, is the rigid boundary which defines this system. The urban fabric is bound by the sea and mountains, and is contained by this strict boundary. These historical layers of the city are broken down into their core elements – streets, city blocks, and town squares – which are then overlaid into a singular diagram which represents the culmination of each successive urban fabric into a subconscious unifying order. The rigid boundary of this system manifests itself not as an organic boundary, but as a pure rectangular prism – fitting the standards of a coffee table. This diagram is then suspended within a clear rectangular prism, and is expressed by polished stainless steel struts of equal size. At the center of this volume is a smaller volume - representing the archetypal town square - from which the diagram radiates, and rendered in gold plated stainless steel. The struts originate at this ‘town square’, extend to the boundaries, and continue to grow throughout the volume. This form manifests itself as a table, a sculpture, a diagram for the city, the Jungle Protocol. “Designed by Founder Michel Abboud and Associate Steven Townsend"

Size:
W 60 cm x H 35 cm
Material:

The Base: Oxidized Brass.

The Hearth and The Cover: Steel.

“The jungle protocol. The underlying order that binds all together All humans with different faces but all with same needs” Need to eat, to sleep, to feel safe, protected, warm, loved. To feel good. "Light up my fire" is an outdoor “fireplace” a mankal for cool evenings on terraces, gardens, on rooftops. A fireplace to gather around , feel good, create bonds Other bonds then the virtual ones. It is a functional sculpture inspired by the primitive fires. Branches that burn.... and other that do not. It is composed of three parts : the base , the hearth and a cover to contain the coal. The steel hearth can become a water basin for flowers in Summer.

Size:

L 11 m x D 11-17 cm

Material:

Bronze.

The Lebanese sculptor and painter is represented by a monumental looped serpent constructed painstakingly out of over 16,000 single units of cast bronze. The handmade entangled band is 11 meters long and boasts of a dramatic, ever unfolding geometric patterns. Called 'Ouroboros', the commanding sculpture takes inspiration from the ancient allegory of the serpent eating its tail, which represents the cycle of life. In her own 'Ouroboros', the artist plays with the metaphor of eternal recurrence, a notion that resonates with contemporary culture and bears an archetypal significance to the struggle of the human psyche.

Size:
L 140 cm x W 45 cm x H 80 cm
Material:

Ultra-High Performance Concrete, Fiber Reinforcement.

The Anatomy Mirror & Console explore the relationships between the human body, space and the objects in between. They invite the viewer to imagine an environment where bodies come into contact with the tangible and invisible spaces. Anatomy is generated by an iterative casting process taken from different bodies. Adhering to the casting ethos, each and every product of the series of 12 is casted in the fiberglass mold of the original, hand-casted prototype.

Size:

Strata Mini: 141 cm x 237 cm

Strata Maxi: 198 cm x 304 cm

Material:

Himalayan wool and natural silk on cotton base. 

Inspired by the hills and cities of Nepal, Strata sources its inspiration from a visit to the capital together with the Maktabi’s. Strata draws from the fine line between architecture and landscape, from the rooftops, temples, and steps which intertwine with lush greenery and moss. It draws from the vibrant colors of the culture and city which fuse into another when covered with mist, and draws from the intimate relation the people share with their city. This relation is found again when discovering the world and culture around carpet-making as it reveals the tight knot between the weavers, makers, designers and the product itself. The carpet acts as a unifying element and creator of place, and belonging where the relationship between the body, space and objects are inexorably linked.

Size:

L 140 cm x W 55 cm x H 74-84 cm

Material:

American Walnut Wood, Genuine Leather, Cast Brass.

We are born with the liberty to write our own path, story, and script. The script of our life, career, family and most importantly the future of the world we live in. We are all trying, each in our own ways to elevate and refine the limits and rules to leave a better world for future generations. “Script” is a desk tailor made to leave you at comfort with everything you might need to write that scene down.

Size:

Valet: W 47 cm x ø 38 cm x H 150 cm

Stool: ø 31 cm x H 38 cm

Material:

Valet.–

opt 1: Green Metal Structure, Brass Details, Green Painted Wood, Green Leather

opt 2: Black Coated, Metal Structure, Walnut Wood, Brass Details,

Honey Leather Stool –

opt 1: Green Metal Structure, Brass Details, Green Painted Wood

opt 2: Black Coated, Metal Structure, Walnut Wood, Brass Details.

Fading memories of business meetings, blurry phrases at a late night dinner. All vanished. All gone. And you’re home. Hat, jacket, tie, cufflinks. Armor hanging on a wooden servant. You’re stripped. Naked. Facing a mask the world believes is real. Your last performance of the day. Alter ego.

Size:

ø 26 cm x H 30 cm

Material:

Resin with Thread, Leather, Feathers, Metal Flakes, Wood, Brass.

We are all born naked. When naked, we are equal; equally vulnerable, equally exposed, equally weak, but we do not allow nakedness to define us. By covering ourselves, we do not strictly aim to hide our bare bodies. We use our second layer to create an identity, an image, a personality. We use materials, colors, and textures to make a unique statement, while simultaneously hiding, camouflaging and masking flaws and weaknesses. Second skins is a series of resin vases, born naked, equally unremarkable and lacking a clear well defined identity. Once covered, each object gains its own characteristics through the materials and textures that conceal it, allowing it to express its own particular traits. With the help of the second skins they host, each vase will hold a unique sense of esthetics and feel to it, providing its own tactile sensations and visual language.