Karaj is located in a historic Lebanese house in Mar Mikhayel, a neighborhood that is home to young arts and non-profit organizations, galleries and emerging designers. Amidst rapid gentrification and rampant real estate crimes, Karaj takes a pro-active stance in support of architectural and cultural preservation. The layout of the space follows the traditional Ottoman typology, with four rooms or
ganized around a central court (diwan - ديوان) for workshops, performances, and lectures. Behind the beautiful stone arches, sits the liwan (ليوان), a meeting room that can accommodate up to 10 people. Karaj has high ceilings, lots of natural light, triple-arch windows, and a garden for social gatherings and summer parties under our newly planted grape vine (arisheh – عريشه). Karaj is furnished with original Art Deco and vintage pieces that we’ve collected over the years.
