Ghida Chehab, Founder of Studio Baab

Growing up in Lebanon, Chehab was naturally drawn to the richness of her surroundings; from the layered character of Beirut’s streets to the diversity of its architecture and built environments. “I always admired the craftsmanship found in traditional Lebanese spaces, where detail, material, and proportion come together,” she shares. “Over time, I became fascinated by how spaces can quietly shape experience, how they can hold memory, evoke emotion, and influence the way we move and feel within them. My path into architecture and interior design came from this curiosity. It felt like a way to explore the relationship between culture, materiality, and everyday life, and to translate that into something tangible. Today, that early inspiration continues to guide my work, with a focus on creating spaces that have their own character: where material, light, and form come together in a balanced and thoughtful way.”

Chehab founded Studio Baab as a “progressive interdisciplinary architecture and design practice based in Dubai, crafting spaces that are thoughtful, immersive, and enduring.” The studio’s portfolio spans hospitality, retail, and commercial environments, including projects such as Trio Cafés and Ganache Chocolatier. Each project is approached with a distinct vision, balancing contemporary expression with timeless design principles to create spaces that are both functional and memorable.

“Our methodology begins with a story,” shares Chehab. “We curate design through the lens of dynamism, authenticity, and materiality, balancing functionality with aesthetics to create spaces that are fresh, timeless, and emotionally resonant.”