ABOUT
Adib Architect & Associates is a Lebanese architecture firm that aims to offer a new perspective on Arabic Mediterranean architecture and highlight the beauty of contemporary design through minimalism. The firm was founded by the renowned Architect Dr. Adib Haydar and is dedicated to design excellence, creating simple, authentic, genuine, honest, memorable, and consistent concrete structures that embody a modernist aesthetic. Adib Architect offers a range of clients with premium quality design services and solutions, and is comprised of a team of architects and designers who specialize in minimalism at various design facets including architecture, landscape, planning, interior design, and furniture design.
The primary goal of Adib Architect is to establish a new and remarkable Mediterranean and Arabic architecture rooted in the region’s rich cultural and historical heritage. With a proven track record of executing concrete architecture to perfection, the firm is steadfast in its commitment to elevating each project to a work of art.
“At our firm, we believe that Architecture should possess a soul and meaning, with spiritual dimensions that evoke emotions and enrich lives.”
Dr. Adib Haydar
Founder and Principal Architect | OEA Licensed Architect
Adib Haydar, a Lebanese architect, artist, and urbanist based in Beirut, founded his own firm ADIB ARCHITECT & ASSOCIATES in 2017 after having worked in various capacities for several firms in Beirut. Adib’s educational background includes studying architecture at the Lebanese University, the Institute of Fine Arts and Architecture, and later earning a Ph.D. in Smart Cities development from the Doctoral School of Literature, Humanities & Social Sciences in June 2021. Adib’s design philosophy is rooted in modernist and minimalist architecture, influenced by renowned architects such as Tadao Ando and Louis Kahn, as well as the rich cultural and architectural heritage of Arabic Islamic architecture. His designs employ simple geometric shapes, prioritize natural lighting, and emphasize the importance of spirituality and sensory experiences. Adib utilizes concrete material and abstract form to create sculptural spaces that harmonize with their surroundings. He describes his work as a modern art form that revives the ancient beauty and soul of spaces lost in contemporary local and regional architecture, giving meaning to each element of space to evoke wonder.
As an urban planner, Adib focuses on smart city projects and open-source technologies that can enhance urban resilience and improve the quality of life.
Nour Haydar
Co-Founder | Interior Architect
Nour Haydar is an accomplished interior architect at ADIB ARCHITECT & ASSOCIATES. Born and raised in Lebanon, she earned a Master’s degree in Interior Architecture from the Lebanese University, Institute of Fine Arts and Architecture in 2019.
As an integral member of the team, Nour plays a crucial role in bringing to life the artistic vision of architect, Adib Haydar. Nour’s focus is on the concept of simplicity and creating spaces that evoke inner feelings and emotions, rather than just outward appearances. Designing simple, yet impactful spaces requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to carefully choose and place materials, objects, and furniture to enhance the overall experience of the space. Nour works closely with Adib to create spaces that seamlessly blend forms, textures, and colors, resulting in a truly sculptural experience. In these spaces, the light grey concrete wall serves as the backdrop, emphasizing and framing any added artwork.