Baaloul Residence, Beqaa — Architecture as Landscape

Located in the Beqaa Valley, this residence is conceived as a fragmented architectural composition unfolding across two levels in constant dialogue with its surroundings. A unified concrete base anchors the project to the land, forming a continuous ground plane upon which lighter, private wooden volumes are placed.

The linear implantation of the house stretches along the garden, creating an elongated façade that opens all living spaces toward the landscape. Large sliding glazed openings disappear entirely within the walls, allowing interior spaces to dissolve into the outdoor environment. Gardens penetrate the house, becoming part of the daily indoor scenery rather than a distant backdrop.

Internal and external staircases interweave circulation paths, linking all components of the house into a continuous spatial journey. A double-height entrance introduces a monumental yet fluid transition, directly connected to a reception area conceived as a sequence of fragments—each defining a specific function while remaining visually and physically linked to the garden.

At the heart of the outdoor experience, an infinity pool acts as a social and spatial hub, connecting reception areas, terraces, and garden spaces. Through material contrast, fragmentation, and openness, Baaloul Residence becomes an architecture that does not sit within the landscape—but belongs to it.