We Design Beirut: Design as a Shared Act of Resilience

We Design Beirut shows how “collaboration can rebuild what was once broken—not just physically, but also emotionally and socially,” founder Mariana Wehbe tells Archipanic.

We Design Beirut shows how “collaboration can rebuild what was once broken—not just physically, but also emotionally and socially,” founder Mariana Wehbe tells Archipanic.

We Design Beirut 2025 turned the Lebanese capital into a vibrant stage for creative dialogue — from Roman baths to Ottoman villas and neglected brutalist skyscrapers.

‘We Mediterranean’ is a poetic, inclusive and disruptive travelling design outpost bringing together design narratives to foster cross-cultural dialogue.

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“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.