‘WE DESIGN BEIRUT’ design week postponed due to the Israel-Gaza war
“Due to the recent tragic events in Gaza and Israel, we cannot fathom putting anyone at risk in any way, shape or form.” Explain We Design Beirut founder Mariana Wehbe.
‘Related Stories’ architectural film series by JPAG Atelier narrates lockdown self-discovery as apartments became micro-cities
The pandemic has forced us to think hard and get creative to convert our homes from anti-pandemic prisons to friendlier, even productive living spaces. For the RELATED STORIES project, JPAG studio has created colorful billboards placed outside of Beirut apartments and short videos narrating the physical and emotional change each home has undergone.
Beirut explosion creates havoc
A massive explosion in Beirut kills over 200 people razing to the ground hangars in the the Lebanese capital’s harbour as well historical building downtown.