ABOUT US

Our story begins in 1996, when the founder managed one of the largest landscape projects in Lebanon: the La Marina Dbayeh project, involving backfilling on the Mediterranean Sea over an area exceeding 1,000,000 sqm. Nature Lab is an established landscaping business based in Tabarja, Lebanon, founded and managed by Oliver Wehbe, with Joseph Acaf as partner and Head of Operations, and Nana Kosseifi as partner and Head of Design. Nature Lab works in close collaboration with GreenerOnTheOtherSide, an international landscape design company based in London, Madrid, and Beirut, led by Zeina Kronfol and Pamela Haydamous.

The combination of technical and creative expertise, along with over 30 years of experience, has enabled Nature Lab to build a proven and reliable track record in delivering high-quality landscape projects and green walls in Lebanon and abroad. Nature Lab has also left its footprint in France, Portugal, Spain, Germany, Los Angeles, and Singapore.

In 2010, Oliver Wehbe co-founded Green Studios SAL and launched the first smart hydroponic green wall in the region, as well as the first green roof system build-up in collaboration with ZinCo Germany, pioneers and world leaders in green roof systems since 1957. As Head of Research and Operations at Green Studios, Oliver developed the first hydroponic green wall patent in Lebanon in 2011, which was published in the USA in 2015 (US2015/0334926A1).

In 2020, Nature Lab established a sister company and factory in Cairo, Egypt. Numerous green wall installations have since been successfully executed in extremely hot climates, including Dubai (UAE), Qatar, Egypt, Riyadh (KSA), and Los Angeles (USA).

About the founder

Nature Lab finds its roots in the expertise and passion of Oliver Wehbe, a visionary botanist and accomplished landscape engineer. Oliver's profound commitment to the natural world and its integration into human spaces led to the establishment of Nature Lab. Prior to founding Nature Lab, Oliver served as a founding partner and head of operations and research at Green Studios SAL from 2010 to 2016. In this influential role, he not only demonstrated his dedication to sustainable landscaping but also played a key part in advancing the field. Oliver spearheaded the development of 2 patented green wall technology specifically designed to thrive in hot weather conditions. Additionally, his innovative mindset extended to the realm of roof gardens, where he contributed significantly to pioneering solutions that seamlessly blend environmental consciousness with aesthetic appeal and has been certified by ZinCo world leader in roof garden technology since 2011. Nature Lab, under Oliver's leadership, continues to be a beacon of innovation and environmental stewardship in the realm of landscape engineering and has expended his expertise in numerous countries.

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  • Joseph Açaf

    Agricultural Engineer
    Head of Operations
    00961 76 315 209
    joseph@naturelab.me

  • Nana Kosseifi

    Landscape Designer
    Head of design
    00961 79 315 209
    nana@naturelab.me

  • Ramez Francis

    Agricultural Engineer
    Head of irrigation
    00961 70 237 785
    ramez@naturelab.me

NatureLab Family

In our landscape firm, teamwork is the cornerstone of excellence. Led by founder Oliver Wehbe, our dedicated team, including operations head Joseph Acaf as and design lead Nana Kosseifi, collaborates seamlessly to fuse creativity with technical precision. With 30 years of collective experience, our harmonious collaboration ensures that each project reflects the utmost quality and innovation.

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Patents And Certificates

Innovation and technical excellence are at the core of Nature Lab’s work. Our patents and certifications reflect years of research, development, and hands-on experience, ensuring that our systems and methodologies meet the highest international standards. These achievements reinforce our commitment to delivering reliable, sustainable, and forward-thinking landscape solutions across diverse climates and regions.

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