2022 Throwback: Anoud Alzaben on the process of creating and immortalizing ephemeral tablescapes.

The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser

We're throwing it back to our 2022 conversation with Anoud Alzaben. Anoud is a multidisciplinary designer rooted in the practice of architecture. She shared snippets from her childhood growing up in a family steeped in tradition, and how this upbringing has influenced her passions and, ultimately, her career trajectory.

We were delighted to see Anoud’s work at one of the main events of this summer—the royal wedding of Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussain and Saudi architect Rajwa Al Saif—last week in Amman.

and Anoud discuss her process; the rural and Bedouin roots that continue to influence her work; and their shared appreciation for journaling–whether classically with ink and paper or visually via Instagram Stories._