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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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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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Building Liwan

Join Liwan's director, Aisha Al Sowaidi, in discussion with afikra founder Mikey Muhanna on how Liwan Design Studios and Labs was established, the building's history and Qatar's growing creative community.

For designers living and working in Qatar

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