The talk explores an ancient sequence of letters echoed across multiple languages through evolving visual forms.
What began as an architectural exploration of identity and belonging evolved into a deeper journey into the alphabet as a living archive of memory and continuity.
By tracing shared linguistic roots, the talk reveals how civilizations are deeply interconnected, reminding us that what unites us is far older and more enduring than what divides us. Jihan Chehayeb is a Lebanese architect and founder of Jihan C., a design studio that reinterprets history, language and cultural identity through contemporary design.
Jihan's work is driven by a curiosity about what we’ve inherited, often without realizing it.
Through her work, Jihan invites us to reconnect with our roots, not as something that separates us, but as a foundation that can bring us closer together, bridging cultures. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
