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Chapter 3 is finally here, and with it the deep personal conversations with thought leaders of the creative community in the Middle East continue to share lived experiences and life hacks to move forward.

In this episode host Raja Haddad sits with architect Anthony Maalouf—the mind behind iconic Lebanese spaces like Dar Zefta and Salon Beyrouth—for a heartfelt conversation about design, heritage, and the stories that architecture carries.

Anthony reflects on his early influences, the responsibility of building in a country of many histories, and why tact, curiosity, and humility lie at the heart of timeless design. From Lebanon’s layered architectural identity to the role of mentorship and adaptation, this episode is a compelling look into how spaces can honor the past while shaping the future.

What’s inside this episode:

How the Dabkeh dance was created.(can you insert a dancing emoji here)
🖼️ The many design influences on Lebanese architecture
🏛️Challenges facing architecture and particularly Lebanese architecture
⚖️ Striking a balance between innovation and heritage to forge an identity .

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