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AKL ARCHITECTS is an award-winning Lebanese firm renowned for its commitment to expertise, professionalism, and excellence. Over the past few years, the firm has received numerous prestigious accolades, i...
Paintings
Like all dreamers, Akl seeks to reshape the world in every possible way. His journey began with drawing and painting, which eventually led him to architecture. The drawings in this selection reflect his vision of the worl...
Visual Arts
The drawings were not enough. Was it the canvas or what was depicted on it? The imaginary machines and cities evolved from mere representations in Akl's mind to drawings on paper and fabric, ultimately transforming in...
About Us
In 2004, Akl Akl co-founded AB Architects with Patrick Boustany, establishing an architectural design studio dedicated to creating a new, contextually-driven architecture. Over the past decade, the firm has transformed into a dynamic, cross-disciplinary team, successfully engaging with various countries across the Middle East and Africa.
In 2016, Akl Akl and his partner parted ways, leading to the founding of Akl Architects by Akl Akl.
AKL ARCHITECTS is structured to conceive and design projects going from the feasibility study to the execution drawings, bill of quantities and site supervision.
Its aim is to try as much as possible to elaborate concepts and architectural approaches that are consequent to each demand and contextual to each program and site.
AKL ARCHITECTS provides design and construction supervision for architectural, interior design and landscape designs.
As consultants, we serve several private clients and corporate firms in Lebanon and abroad, offering extensive experience in Residential, Hospitality, Commercial, landscape and interior design projects.
AKL ARCHITECTS offers professional consultancy services by designing the project and assisting the clients in defining their needs and providing valuable solutions and propositions.
AKL ARCHITECTS’ team consists of architects, 3D renderers, trainees and draftsmen.
The staff works with the latest software’s, international and local codes and regulations of practice allowing the production of accurate documents with speed.
AKL ARCHITECTS continuously develops and updates its working procedure and technical knowhow according to international and local standards and norms, in order to insure the clients’ expectations and satisfaction.
Due to its professional approach and conceptual creativity during the past 25 years, Akl Akl is proud of the reputation he has received in the architectural field.
He has proved, with his team, the capacity of efficiently meeting short deadlines for conceptual approach and detailed design.
Akl Akl: A Visionary Lebanese Architect
Akl Akl is a Lebanese architect who graduated from the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts (ALBA-UOB) in 1999-2000.
With 25 years of experience in the field, he has spent the last 9 years leading his own multidisciplinary practice, AKL ARCHITECTS.
Akl’s work is characterized by a unique philosophy that blends academic insights with professional practice. He strives to create architecture that harmonizes the visionary concepts developed by students with the practical realities of meticulously constructed buildings that embody the architect’s vision. While contextual architecture is a cornerstone of Akl’s philosophy, he believes it must be complemented by a bespoke spatial quality inherent in every project.
This fusion of foundational architectural principles with contemporary experimental approaches is central to Akl's design ethos.
AKL ARCHITECTS has undertaken a diverse range of projects, from private residences to large-scale hospitality ventures.
Akl's approach encompasses various design disciplines, including product and furniture design, interior design, architecture, and landscape design. This breadth of experience allows him to explore the emotional connection between space and the human experience.
AKL ARCHITECTS covers the complete architectural, structural and electro-mechanical Designs and supervision Consulting Services for a full range of projects such as:
- Residential projects
- Commercial projects
- Mixed use projects
- Offices
- Resorts, hotels and dorms
- Private villas
- Public projects
- Hospitals
- Interior design projects
- Landscape design projects
- Urban projects
Our design documents include:
- Schematic and preliminary designs
- Permit documents
- Detailed design drawings
- Detailed specifications
- Detailed bill of quantities
- Coordination meetings with the clients, engineers and contractors
AKL ARCHITECTS is an award-winning Lebanese firm based in Beirut, and founded in 2016 by Akl Akl.
With a strong commitment to expertise, professionalism, and excellence in their work, AKL ARCHITECTS has garnered multiple prestigious awards over the past few years, including:
• TOP 100 ARCHITECTS IN THE WORLD LUXURY LIFESTYLE AWARDS
• HOLCIM AWARDS FOR AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST REGION 2023, BRONZE PRIZE, KFARHOUNEH ECOLODGE PROJECT
• INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARDS 2023, SINGLE RESIDENCE AWARD, LATTOUF RESIDENCE, BAABDAT
• 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 and Construction Supervision for Architectural Middle East.
"At AKL ARCHITECTS, we take pride in our work and remain a distinguished design team devoted to professionalism, creativity, growth, long term client relationship and quality services."
“Our role is not to impose an architectural image, but to answer the clients’ needs by creating a custom-made design that fulfills all the aspects needed to perfect our product.”
Architecture becomes a smart solution to different complexities: programmatic, spatial, environmental, financial, social …
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