• AD Middle East

    December 03, 2024‎

    "From Lebanon to Qatar, the duo takes inspiration from the diversity of cultural narratives that surround them to craft pieces that are modern but with traces of the past. Their latest product is a stackable coffee set that gives a playful nod to the rich heritage of the Arab world"Lebanon, Qatar

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  • AD Middle East

    November 27, 2024

    "Design in Doha is everywhere, this is a city that constantly inspires. The city’s vibrant energy, from the colours of the skyline at dawn to the rich diversity of its people, fuels my creative process. Recently, experiencing the city through my kids' eyes, as I introduce them to the world of art and culture, has been an inspiration in itself."

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  • Galerie Magazine

    November 26, 2024

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    "[...]Their Medaillon collection debuted earlier this year and is inspired by “ancient adornments,” specifically the geometry of traditional Arab jewelry (albeit filtered through the couple’s decidedly modern lens). It consists of lighting and seating in oxidized stainless steel and velvet, all made in the Middle East.

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  • One of the Medaillon products in low exposure that leaves a trail of lights

    List

    ‎May 25, 2024

    "Ithra highlighted the spirit of collaboration focused on sustainability and innovation from Ithra’s Tanween program, the largest creativity conference in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia designed to celebrate, explore and inspire the creative process"

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  • Focus on the top part of the Medaillon Collections lamps

    The Times

    ‎‎May 15, 2024‎

    “Once we find a story we like, we set about turning it into a design and choose the function. There’s a huge amount of culture in the Arab world, a great richness, and all the parts of the region have their own specific ways of doing things”

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  • View of the middle sized lamp from the Medaillon Collection

    Design Wanted

    May 06, 2024

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    "Drawing inspiration from the timeless elegance of Arab jewelry, these lighting fixtures turn symmetrical metal structures into a captivating play of light and shadow, infusing a contemporary flair into traditional designs."

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  • Focus on the pedestal of the Medaillon Collection lamps

    Design Middle East

    April 23, 2024‎

    "Tanween has become a crucible for partnerships that ignite creative expression while expanding the reach and building the reputation of Saudi ingenuity in design. That trend is sure to continue"

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  • Overview of the three differents sizes of the Medaillon Collection lamps

    Design Wanted

    April 21, 2024

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    "The Medaillon Collection is a testament to our commitment to turning everyday items into elegant, modern artefacts that resonate with the history and culture of Qatar and the wider Arab region.”

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  • Focus on the pedestal of the Medaillon lamp for press article

    La Casa in Ordine

    April 9, 2024

    ""Wife and husband duo presents a collection of lamps, mirrors and tables inspired by the jewelry worn in the Gulf area in ancient times: uniting past and present through the common thread of design and elegance"‎

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  • Hanging and tabletop lighting design pieces from Medaillon Collection

    ScaleMag

    April 8, 2024‎

    "On show, functional objects that highlight an eco-conscious approach to design, integrating biomaterials, natural resources, household and industrial waste, and blending traditional methods with innovation to craft modern design pieces"

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  • Hanging and tabletop design pieces from Medaillon collection inside exhibition

    Stirpad

    March 26, 2024

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    "[...] These showcases encompass artistic sculptures, vessels, textile works, furniture and lights made out of different natural and man-made materials, and sculptural and material experiments condensed into design installations.”

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  • Hanging and tabletop view of Medaillon lighting pieces inside design exhibition

    Arab News

    March 26, 2024

    "This is a representation of the Arab nation because the borders that exist in our part of the world are imposed borders. We were all, kind of, one people before with similar cultures and traditions."‎

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  • Focus on two Medaillon Collection pieces with people visiting the exhibition on the background

    MEI

    March 19, 2024‎

    "Light installations, massive columns, and handcrafted jewelry punctuate the space, forefronting questions around what we make and why we make it. [...] the exhibition raise questions about language, culture, and values surrounding the family."

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  • View of the middle sized lamp from the Medaillon Collection

    DesignBoom

    March 11, 2024

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    "[...] At the core of Joe Bou Abboud’s contemporary lighting collection, Medallion, lies a tribute to the geometric splendour of traditional Qatari jewelry — now reenvisioned through the lens of modern minimalism"

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  • Overview of the Medaillon collection for the AD Middle East article

    AD Middle East

    March 7, 2024

    "[...] this where this exhibition truly succeeds: by combining objects with architectural interventions in a way that they seem in dialogue rather than in competition, Beiruti has fashioned a vision of togetherness"‎

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  • Overview of design exhbition with focos on arab designers

    Elle Décor

    March 5, 2024‎

    "[...] beyond the validity of the projects the most relevant aspect in my opinion is that Design Doha is an important building block for the growth of a regional "design system" that is slowly becoming independent of the Western one, both economically and in terms of thinking."

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  • Focus on medaillon collection top pieces

    ArchDaily

    March 04, 2024

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    "The Arab world boasts a unique geography, climate, and challenges, which designers have responded to in various ways. They are inspired by it, harvesting materials from it, and are very conscious of the land's significance."

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  • Medaillon collection piece and its shadow on the left side wall

    ArchDaily

    February 15, 2024

    "Designers, from the Levant to the Gulf to North Africa, exhibit a commitment to heritage-based traditions and rituals and an eagerness to rediscover, reinterpret, and evolve them. Their design process is inspired by a culture centered on community, collaboration, and co-creation."‎

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  • Overview of all the marble design pieces in all their colors of the Dervich Lighting collection

    The Peninsula Qatar

    September 16, 2023‎

    "The essence of “Crafting Spaces” lies in its ability to tell stories through furniture. The exhibited items are not just objects of utility; they are windows into the heritage, culture, and geography that have influenced these designers."

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  • Wood design pieces in walnut colors in the Dervich Lighting collection

    Yazter

    November 05, 2023

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    "Like a speedy spinning top, these wooden lamps by Lebanese design studio boabboob were inspired by the ritual dance of Sema (also known as the whirling dance) which is performed by Sufi dancers. The four different designs are meant to represent the four stages of this ritual."‎

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  • Marble design pieces in green and white colors in the Dervich Lighting collection

    L’orient Le Jour

    August 24, 2016

    "With their creative leitmotif of highlighting local, even regional, craft and socio-cultural traditions through a design that harmoniously combines contemporary aesthetics and functionality with the emotion of an object with a strong sense of identity, the Booabbood tandem creates products that stand out from the crowd."‎

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