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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.

Designing the Game with Mutaz Essa Barshim

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Designing the Game with Mutaz Essa Barshim

Monday 10 October 2022
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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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Studio Residency

From top fashion and graphic designers to architects, meet our current studio residents and find out how you can join their creative teams.
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Al Journal

Our online publication features essays, articles, reviews and visuals exploring all things design.
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Thalatheen Café

The refreshing and tasty flavors of Doha's leading vegan cafe, Thalatheen, are taking over Liwan's cafeteria. Opening this September.

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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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