Todd is an architect from New York. He brings to Polypod ten years of experience in residential and commercial architecture. As a LEED accredited professional, he is interested in practicing the principles of sustainable design in Lebanon's unique climate and market conditions.

Riva is a multitasker who enjoys organizing complicated issues and putting them in the right direction. Riva graduated from Grenoble Ecole de Management in 2010 with a master's degree in international business. Riva likes to bring together ideas from various disciplines and combine them in new ways, believing that learning and experience never end.

Hadi is driven by a strong will to understand what makes things work. His interest in reverse engineering extends beyond computer hardware and software. He also dissects and studies logical and emotional devices and extends the results into his work. He started working as a web designer in 2005. He graduated from the American University of Beirut in 2008 with a bachelor degree in computer science and continues to work as a web developer. Using his experience, he is able to produce an optimal balance between form and functionality.

Hani is an architect who loves everything design and co-founded Polypod with that in mind. As a futurist he connects unusual things like communication networks and space design. He is a thought-leader on collaborative workplaces and knowledge environments. He is vegan, meditates frequently, plays the piano, and is a big fan of Maurice Ravel. He teaches architecture and design at various universities and at the Lebanese American University since 2005. Hani received his bachelor of science in Art and Design from MIT in 1988 and his master of architecture from Harvard University, graduating with distinction. Download CV

Rana is an architect and a founding partner of Polypod. She thrives on collaboration, multitasking and learning. She established a multidisciplinary career bridging design professional practice with academic teaching as Senior Lecturer at the American University of Beirut (since 1999) and sustainable development work for the United Nations. She received her master of architecture degree from McGill University in 1996 and her bachelor of architecture degree from the Université de Montreal in 1994. Her drivers: Ramzi, Atef, Thurayya, Sari, chocolate, running, basketball, and being vegetarian. Download CV

For Hayat graphic design started as a hobby and developed into her passion and career. She is fascinated by motion graphics, character design, and illustration, as she continues to develop those skills. Hayat won the Graphic Design Award at the Lebanese American University in 2008, where she also received her bachelor of graphic design in 2009. She is always thirsty for learning and growing as a designer.

Rasheed studied architecture at the Lebanese American University receiving a bachelor of architecture in 2010. Since then, his eyes, mind, and soul have opened to the creative world of design and imagination, in particular those that are avant-garde, abstract, and vernacular. Rasheed loves a good conversation, and is open at any time to avidly discuss design and other matters.

Youssef graduated from the Lebanese American University in architecture in 2010. He believes that learning is an ongoing process with many layers. He is fast, creative, and determined enough to reach new heights. It takes time to get to know Joe, who usually works quietly when meeting deadlines.

Charbel graduated in 2008 from the Lebanese University with a diploma in interior architecture, and accumulated a wide experience in both the design and execution of interior projects. Charbel believes design is an interplay between the conscious and unconscious management of all dimensions in order to shape and define space.