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Liwan Design Studios and Labs offers creatives a multifunctional co-working space and learning environment to experiment, collaborate and network.

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For designers living and working in Qatar. Become a part of Qatar's burgeoning design scene through our membership. Find out more.

WHAT'S ON

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Exhibition

Honour the Past, To Celebrate the Future: Qatar's Educational Vision

Permanent Exhibition
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Event

African Contemporary Design Talk

14 November 2024
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Open call

OPEN CALL for Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2025 Poster Design Competition

6 October - 17 November 2024 | 10am - 10pm
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Workshop

Persian Ink Making

28 September - 31 October 2024
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Workshop

Souq Al Haraj: An Urban Furniture Lab

On select days in November
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Workshop

SADUOBI

21 - 24 November 2024 | 4 - 7pm
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Symposium

Resilience through Literature and Art Library Symposium & 'Stories from Gaza' Exhibition

26 November 2024 | 2 - 8pm
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Past Exhibition

Kitchen Comics

28 October - 18 November 2024
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Workshop

Textile Weaving Experience

3 November 2024 - 5 January 2025 | 9am - 12pm

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Al Journal by Liwan is a collection of essays, articles and visuals exploring contemporary design themes across the Southwest Asian and North African region and beyond. Featuring pioneering Qatari creatives, the journal connects local and global design voices and encourages collaboration and commentary on creative, cultural and intellectual matters.
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Al Journal

Our online publication features essays, articles, reviews and visuals exploring all things design.
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Talks on Design Podcast

Talks on Design podcast by Liwan explores contemporary design themes across the Middle East and beyond.
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Events and Workshops

Attend our events and workshops all exploring contemporary themes in design across the Middle East and beyond.
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Permanant Exhibition

Visit this permanent exhibition showcasing the remarkable journey of female education in Qatar from 1938 to 2006.

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About Us

Discover more about Liwan. From its iconic mid-century building and history to its facilities and programmes.
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Our Spaces

Explore our carefully renovated and designed spaces, intended to encourage a unique co-working and learning environment for members.
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Liwan Library

Explore our archive of vintage children's books dating back to the 1950s, that once belonged to the first all-girls school in Qatar.

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