Mariagroup

MariaGroup is a multinational architecture and design firm led by principal architects Michèle Maria Chaya and Georges Maria.[1] The firm was founded in 1999 in Beirut, Lebanon.

MariaGroup projects include high-end residential properties for private clients and real estate developers, flagship stores, internationally published restaurants, public buildings. Additionally, the firm has completed commissioned objects and installations.[2]

Restaurant design

MariaGroup was commissioned to redesign the interior and outdoor spaces of Beirut's iconic Centrale Restaurant in 2014.[3][4] The restaurant was initially conceived by architect Bernard Khoury in 2001.[5]

In 2017, the firm was credited with the internationally published interior design of Skirt steakhouse in the Beirut Central District.[6][7][8]

Object and furniture design

In 2014, MariaGroup participated in the House of Today Biennale which was themed "Naked, beyond the social mask". MariaGroup's contribution to the event was a custom designed table titled "Showdown", which included bright amber-colored, resin-cast weapon models, as well as a cast proverbial pen in the center, concealed underneath a sober black gunmetal top. The table was displayed in an installation atop a large mirror which reflected the unexpected underside of the table.[9][10]

In 2016, the firm collaborated with Jan Kath to design the "Light" carpet for the charity event "One Carpet for Love" organized by Iwan Maktabi.[11][12]

In 2017, MariaGroup created an installation for the annual "Art of Dining" event organized and published by Architectural Digest Middle East.[13] The installation consisted of an organically shaped solid wood table covered in a thin layer of plaster in lieu of a tablecloth, molded white candle holders, high backed custom handmade rattan chairs, and a lighting suspension which included warm colored light filters and a mirror.[14]

References
  1. "MARIAGROUP's Archinect profile". Archinect. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  2. "MARIAGROUP". Architizer. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  3. "Centrale Restaurant, Beirut by MARIAGROUP (LB)". Dailytonic. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  4. "La Centrale Restaurant". Architizer. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  5. "Centrale Restaurant by MARIAGROUP". Descroll. 28 November 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  6. "Restaurante Skirt en Beirut". AD (in Spanish). 1 September 2017. Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  7. "6 Eye-Catching Restaurants". Interior Design. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  8. "Il ristorante Skirt a Beirut" (in Italian). Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  9. "ShowDown table for House of Today". House of Today. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  10. "House of Today bares all for showcase, 'Naked: Beyond the Social Mask'". Agenda Culturel. Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  11. "One Carpet For Love" (PDF). Iwan Maktabi. 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  12. "'LIGHT' Carpet by MARIAGROUP for 'ONE CARPET FOR LOVE'". Mariagroup. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  13. "Our Art of Dining Table in Architectural Digest's 50th Issue, Out now". Mariagroup. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  14. "PRODUCT DESIGN". Mariagroup. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
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