AKL AKL: A Visionary Lebanese Architect

"Architecture is more than design — it’s a dialogue between vision, context, and human experience."

Born in 1977, Akl Akl graduated from the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts (ALBA-UOB) in 2000. He is both a practicing architect and an academic. Since 2004, Akl has taught architecture at ALBA-UOB, and in 2020 was appointed Coordinator of the Third-Year Architecture Studio — a position he continues to hold today.

A Journey of Vision & Craftsmanship

In 2004, Akl co-founded AB Architects, a design studio dedicated to contextually driven architecture. Over the next decade, the firm evolved into a multidisciplinary practice with projects spanning the Middle East and Africa.

In 2016, drawing on this experience, Akl established AKL ARCHITECTS — his independent studio — to further develop his vision of innovative, context-sensitive design.

Akl’s philosophy blends bold conceptual thinking with meticulous execution. He creates spaces that are not only functional and contextual but also rich in spatial quality — transforming architecture into an emotional experience.

Our Team

Our multidisciplinary team — comprising architects, draftsmen, 3D specialists, and trainees — works with the latest design technologies and adheres to both international and local codes. This ensures precision, efficiency, and excellence throughout every stage of a project.

We continuously invest in refining our expertise and updating our processes to meet the highest standards, keeping client satisfaction at the heart of everything we do.

Our Legacy

Led by Akl Akl, the firm has built a reputation for professionalism, creativity, and efficiency. Over more than 25 years, we have consistently delivered projects that meet tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional design quality.

At its core, Akl’s work is about shaping environments that inspire.

AKL ARCHITECTS is a Beirut-based architectural and design consultancy with more than 25 years of experience in creating innovative, functional, and context-driven spaces. From the very first feasibility study to execution drawings, bills of quantities, and site supervision, we provide our clients with a complete and seamless design journey.

We collaborate with private clients and corporate firms in Lebanon and abroad, delivering tailored solutions across the residential, hospitality, commercial, and landscape sectors.

Our expertise spans:

• Architecture

• Interior Design

• Landscape Design

• Product & Furniture Design

Our Approach

At AKL ARCHITECTS, every project starts with understanding our client’s vision. We believe great design balances creativity, functionality, and context ;ensuring each project reflects its unique program and site conditions.

Our role goes beyond design. We guide clients in defining their needs, explore possibilities, and provide innovative, value-driven solutions that bring ideas to life.

AKL ARCHITECTS works across a broad spectrum: high end private residences and villas, hospitality ventures, commercial projects, urban developments, and more — each reflecting a commitment to craftsmanship and thoughtful design.

AKL ARCHITECTS  covers the complete architectural, structural and electro-mechanical Designs and supervision Consulting Services for a full range of projects. Our deliverables include:

• Schematic and preliminary designs
• Permit documents
• Detailed design drawings
• Specifications and bills of quantities
• Detailed bill of quantities
• Coordination meetings with the clients, engineers and contractors

AKL ARCHITECTS is an award-winning Lebanese architecture firm — driven by expertise, creativity, and professionalism — we deliver architecture that is both visionary and deeply contextual.

Our multidisciplinary approach combines architectural innovation with precision execution — addressing complex design challenges with smart, bespoke solutions.

Awards & Recognition

Our work has been celebrated internationally, earning prestigious awards such as:

• TOP 100 Architects in the World — Luxury Lifestyle Awards

• Pioneer Awards IDPA JAPAN 2025- Black Ember Residence, Lebanon

• GAZET INTERNATIONAL Awards 2025 — Best Residential Villas Award in Lebanon

• Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2024 — Best Residence in Lebanon, Lattouf Residence, Baabdat

• Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2024 — Best Interior Design Office in KSA, Latham & Watkins Law Firm, Riyadh

• International Business Magazine 2024 — Best in Design & Construction Supervision, Lebanon

• World Business Outlook 2024 — Leading Design & Construction Supervision for Architecture, Middle East

• Holcim Awards for Africa & Middle East Region 2023 — Bronze Prize, Kfarhouneh Ecolodge Project

• International Property Awards 2023 — Single Residence Award, Lattouf Residence, Baabdat

Our Philosophy

"At AKL ARCHITECTS, we take pride in our work. We are a distinguished design team devoted to professionalism, creativity, growth, long-term client relationships, and delivering quality services."

Our approach is not to impose a predefined architectural style, but to craft custom-made designs that address every aspect of a project — programmatic, spatial, environmental, financial, and social.

Architecture, for us, is a smart solution to complex challenges.

About the Firm

AKL+ARCHITECTS is the legal entity of AKL ARCHITECTS — a multidisciplinary design practice dedicated to creating spaces that inspire and endure.