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Founded by Nader Akoum in 2019 as a youth-led initiative in Beirut, gathering practitioners from across disciplines to work on reform-oriented projects. Over six years it has evolved into a studio with a portfolio of pilots and a regional network of contributors and collaborators.
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Where is Studio Madane?
Beirut and Barcelona. Registered as a commercial enterprise in Lebanon and as an NGO in Spain. We work across the Euro-Mediterranean.
How big is Studio Madane, and who’s in it?
A small core team, a network of practitioners we activate per project, and an alumni network of 250+ contributors who have passed through our Working Groups since 2019.
How can I work with Studio Madane?
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Sponsoring or co-running a pilot (e.g., SEL26, CIP26).
- Commissions and partnerships across our four areas of practice.
- Joining the network as a practitioner, mentor, or contributor. Our Contacts are available on the site.
Both, depending on the work. Studio Madane has operated as an NGO and as a commercial enterprise, and structures itself around what each project, partner, or context requires.
Can I use Studio Madane’s frameworks and outputs?
Yes. Get in touch with us so that we take you through our Intellectual Property Agreement!
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What is Studio Madane up to?
We deliver work across multiple areas of practice through a mix of commissioned projects, business ventures, and partnerships. On any given day, that means we could be mapping a power structure for a client, sketching a tactical urban intervention for a municipality, preparing a results-driven communication strategy, drafting a financial model for a social venture, physical prototyping, or running a workshop for an institutional partner.
Is it possible to participate in multiple working groups?
Yes. If you have the skill range and capacity, you can contribute across multiple groups.