LAU - School of Architecture & Design

Summer Camps 2026 at LAU SArD
Interior Design • Studio Arts • Graphic Design

This summer, high school students are invited to experience creativity through hands-on learning at the LAU School of Architecture & Design.

From sketching and model-making to ceramics, printmaking, UX/UI, animation, and 3D fabrication, participants will explore design through immersive studio experiences led by expert instructors in professional creative environments.

🎨 Interior Design — Design, Build, Create
🖌️ Studio Arts — Create, Experiment, Innovate
💻 Graphic Design — Design, Visualize, Communicate

📅 June 29 – July 03, 2026
📍 Beirut Campus — Gezairi Building

Open to high school students who completed Grade 10 or Grade 11.

🔗 More info & registration:
https://sard.lau.edu.lb/news-events/events/sard-summer-camps.php

Alumna Nour Fadwa Richani at the Intersection of Innovation and Architecture

LAU alumna Nour Fadwa Richani (BArch ’22) has been awarded the prestigious Saïd Foundation Scholarship, earning full funding to pursue a master’s degree in Architectural Design at the internationally renowned Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London (UCL).

Selected among only five students from Lebanon this year, Richani’s journey reflects a strong foundation in architecture, leadership, and innovation. Her work focuses on computational and data-driven design, exploring how coding, algorithms, and advanced fabrication technologies are reshaping architectural thinking and practice.

During her time at LAU, Richani graduated with high distinction and received the President’s Award for the School of Architecture & Design. She also held leadership roles across student and community initiatives, combining academic excellence with civic engagement.

As she prepares to continue her studies at the Bartlett, Richani aims to further bridge digital intelligence and physical making within the evolving landscape of architecture.

🔗 Read more:
https://news.lau.edu.lb/2026/alumna-nour-fadwa-richani-at-the-intersection-of-innovation-and-architecture.php

interface: 13 — Studio Arts Senior Show

The Department of Art & Design at the School of Architecture & Design invites you to interface: 13, the Studio Arts Senior Show featuring the work of the first graduating cohort of LAU’s new BFA in Studio Arts program.

Through advanced experimental processes in materiality and aesthetics, the exhibition showcases four senior collections that reflect strong conceptual foundations and emerging artistic voices.

Featuring works by:
Maya EL-Husseini
Yasmina Itani
Tatiana al Banna
Ahmad Malek Halwany

📅 Opening: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Gezairi Art Gallery, Beirut Campus

The exhibition will remain open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM until May 30.

Alumna Nour Fadwa Richani at the Intersection of Innovation and Architecture From computational design to advanced fabrication, a Saïd Foundation scholar prepares to bridge digital intelligence and physical making at the Bartlett School of Architecture.

Alumna Nisrine Mehdi Turns Regional Creative Success into Opportunity for LAU Design Students

From leading creative initiatives across the Middle East to mentoring the next generation of designers, LAU alumna Nisrine Mehdi (BA ’93) continues to shape the region’s cultural landscape through design, storytelling, and creative leadership.

As founder of Room-Five and co-founder of the Middle East Film & Comic Con, Mehdi has contributed to some of the region’s most influential cultural initiatives. Today, she is giving back by creating opportunities for emerging LAU designers.

Earlier this year, three LAU graphic design students were invited through a fully sponsored opportunity to participate in the Sikka Art & Design Festival 2026 in Dubai, gaining hands-on exposure to one of the region’s leading creative festivals.

Her journey reflects the power of mentorship, authenticity, and meaningful connections between education and industry.

🔗 Read full article:
https://news.lau.edu.lb/2026/alumna-nisrine-mehdi-turns-regional-creative-success-into-opportunity-for-lau-design-students.php

Alumna and Designer Diana Ghandour Showcases Work at Art Paris Beirut designer Diana Ghandour (BArch ’01) unveils a new sculptural furniture collection at the prestigious contemporary fair in Paris.

LAU Alumna Diana Ghandour Showcases Work at Art Paris

LAU alumna Diana Ghandour (BArch ’01) takes Lebanese creativity to the global stage, unveiling a sculptural furniture collection at Art Paris, one of Europe’s leading contemporary art fairs.

Rooted in identity, craftsmanship, and emotional design, her work reflects a dialogue between Beirut and Paris—blending culture, materiality, and storytelling into a powerful creative language.

From her formative years at LAU to building an internationally recognized practice, Ghandour’s journey is a testament to resilience, evolution, and the strength of Lebanese design.

🔗 Read more: https://news.lau.edu.lb/2026/alumna-and-designer-diana-ghandour-showcases-work-at-art-paris.php

IMAGE, CONFLICT, MEMORY: ILLUSTRATING THROUGH WAR

The Institute of Art in the Arab World at LAU invites you to an online symposium exploring the role of visual storytelling in times of conflict.

Bringing together leading artists and practitioners, this session examines how images engage with memory, navigate uncertainty, and sustain creative practice during moments of war.

📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM (Beirut time)
💻 Online via Webex

🔗 Join here:
https://lau.webex.com/lau/j.php?MTID=m01ed181eaf522c52ae4ff7dcc33c7fa1

Alumna Yal Solan Finds Her Voice at LAU

From graphic design to animation, advocacy storytelling, and music, LAU alumna Yal Solan (BS ’15) has built a multidisciplinary creative practice that bridges art and purpose.

Her journey evolved from design studios at LAU into a full-spectrum creative approach—writing, animating, voiceover, and storytelling—leading her to collaborate with global organizations on impactful advocacy work. Alongside her visual practice, she discovered her voice in music through the LAU choir, shaping a parallel path in performance and artistic expression.

🔗 Read more:
https://news.lau.edu.lb/2026/alumna-yal-solans-finds-her-voice-at-lau.php

Classes, exams, and academic activities will resume in a flexible hybrid mode as of April 14. To allow more time to complete course requirements, two additional instructional days have been added:
- Saturday, April 18 (Monday schedule)
- Saturday, April 25 (Thursday schedule)
Lecture-based classes will be held online on those two days.
For details, please see the Provost‘s message. [link in bio]

Art & Design Summer Camp — Beirut
Interior Design • Studio Arts • Graphic Design

The School of Architecture & Design at LAU invites high school students to explore creativity, design, and spatial thinking through a hands-on summer experience.

Through interactive workshops, collaborative projects, and studio-based learning, participants will experience university life while exploring multiple creative disciplines. From textile experimentation and ceramics to VR and generative art, the program combines cross-disciplinary modules with specialized tracks tailored to each student’s interests.

🎯 Customize your 5-day journey across:
• Interior Design
• Studio Arts
• Graphic Design

This is a unique opportunity to build skills, explore future majors, and create in fully equipped studios alongside experienced instructors.

🔗 Register now:
https://sard.lau.edu.lb/news-events/events/sard-summer-camps.php