Beiruti architects and designers assess damage to their "shattered" businesses after devastating explosion

Two weeks after a giant explosion destroyed large parts of Beirut, architects and designers are pondering how to rebuild their lives and businesses, with some considering leaving the city for good.
"Most of the locations where Beirut Design Week used to take place are in ruins," said Doreen Toutikian, founder of Beirut Design Week.
The David/Nicolas studio suffered extensive damage from the blast
"The space is as shattered as our city," said design duo David/Nicolas, whose studio was damaged in