Mawad was also commissioned to supply 11,000m² of wood flooring and skirting for the 131 apartments within Beirut Terraces, the world’s first-ever vertical village concept by Herzog & de Meuron. e brief was to install clean, clear and simple flooring that was free of knots and homogeneous grain to give a modern look. e skirting was recessed in the wall with a matching colour to create a light design. By choosing Russian oak, Mawad’s has provided an ethically sustainable, sourced engineered timber wood floor which has helped to minimise the impact on valuable resources and blend beautifully with the apartments’ atmosphere.

Mawad is one of Lebanon’s most trusted and reliable finishing materials suppliers, specialising in designer kitchens. Two of its latest awardwinning designs are featured here. Abey Kitchen is located in a 100 year-old former boarding school in one of the prettiest villages in Mount Lebanon. The client has renovated the derelict building into a private residential villa, retaining its traditional features but adding modern and luxurious finishes. Upon entering the contemporary kitchen, an abundance of daylight floods into the space through large windows which also optimise the surrounding views of nature. Fitted with top quality Velvet Black Nobilia cabinetry and black counter tops, it features clean lines and stylish glass framed doors. Blue mosaic tiles then provide a classical modern finish, adding contrast and also reflecting the colour of the sky through the windows.