JO Geitani received his architectural diploma from the university saint esprit kaslik in 1985. He then studied building restoration at the university of Rouen France. He worked with different architectural cabinets in France, mainly on architectural competitions and several prestigious projects. He returned to Lebanon in 1995, where he won and then realized the project competition of the headquarters of the BLOM BANK in partnership with Pierre El Khoury & partners. From 1995 till 1998, they have designed and achieved several projects including the headquarters of the ESCWA. He started his own practice in 1998 with an obsessive interest in new technology and rational design. His recent works include several landmarks buildings in Beirut central district. Where some are in design progress others are in their final construction phase including M1 building, French Avenue building and Omnia building. Jo Geitani has taught at Notre Dame University (NDU) and USEK and he is frequently invited as a jury member at several universities including American University of Beirut (AUB) and Lebanese American University (LAU). His work covers a wide range of design services including architectural design, interior design and product design.
