What is mashrabiya?

ABIYA is a catalyst for architects in the Middle East who want use the local context for inspiration. To design innovative buildings and spaces that engage with the natural environment. And pay homage to our rich and beautiful Arabic culture.

Our Middle Eastern decorative latticed screens (we call them Mashrabiya) serve many purposes. To cover entire buildings as a Middle-Eastern ornament. To provide ventilation and natural lighting. To bring shade to outdoor spaces. Or as inserts for balconies, space dividers or window screens. Or simply to ensure privacy, which is a fundamental cultural value in the Arab world.