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Elias and Yousef Anastas (Palestine) are architects hailing from a family deeply rooted in the same profession. Educated and having honed their skills in Paris, they hold Masters in Architecture.
Yousef further expanded his expertise with a Masters in Structural Engineering and is pursuing a PhD at l’Ecole d’Architecture de Paris Malaquais.
The duo has made a mark with installations like All Purpose at the 17th Venice Architecture
Biennale, the Hebron courthouse project, and Stonematters, which delves into innovative uses of stone in architecture.
Mary-Lynn Massoud (Lebanon) channels the authenticity of the handcrafted through her ceramic works that celebrate the beauty of distortion and imperfection.
A product of France’s La Manufacture de Sevres, Massoud’s repertoire includes architectural, sculptural, and functional pieces.
Her unique vision has been showcased at esteemed venues such as Philips Gallery, The Armory Show, Design Miami, Milan Design Week, Carwan Gallery and Piasa.
Louis Barthélemy (France) merges the roles of artist and designer, operating from his
bases in Marrakech and Paris.
His craft is a homage to traditional techniques imperiled by global modernity.
Barthélemy’s collaborative spirit with artisans spans continents, both preserving their cultural heritage and ensuring their skills endure.
His tapestries have graced institutions like the Museum of Cotton in Cairo, 54-1 at Somerset House in London, and most recently, the Doha Arab Design Biennial in February 2024.
Georges Mohasseb (Lebanon) brings over twenty years of experience in architecture and design, crafting pieces that speak through both their physical presence and the space they inhabit.
Georges was trained at École Boule in France and his work is characterized by meticulous craftsmanship and a profound exploration of materials, particularly wood, whether it stands alone or in combination with other elements.
Mohasseb’s creations are timeless, each produced in limited editions to highlight their unique material narratives.
Chris Wolston (USA) operates in the realms of art and design from his dual workshops in Brooklyn, New York, and Medellín, Colombia.
Wolston’s portfolio, encompassing furniture, lighting, installations, and sculpture, is a testament to his adroit fusion of traditional craftsmanship with incisive contemporary wit. His work presents a distinctive postmodern aesthetic, underscored by both a masterful command of materials and a pressing sense of environmental consciousness.