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Project summary
Nestled in the quaint village of Mar Moussa, surrounded by a serene pine forest and a mere 30-minute drive from the bustling city of Beirut, lies a unique residence designed to accommodate a family of two brothers and their parents. This architectural endeavor is not just a home but a testament to thoughtful design harmonizing with its natural surroundings.
The residence is strategically positioned on a site that presents both a challenge and an opportunity due to its unusual shape and the rugged terrain that extends from the east, with a steep 40-degree slope following the main road. Despite a neighbor obscuring part of the northwestern view, the design ingeniously maximizes the scenic landscape and the wild beauty of the area
The architectural composition includes two duplex units placed atop a designated parking area, alongside a compact apartment tailor-made for the parents. Each unit is blessed with its own courtyard, providing a private outdoor oasis. The west-facing aspect of these homes is thoughtfully designed with expansive openings and gardens, ensuring that each family member can enjoy the breathtaking views.
A key feature of this residence is the careful integration of the buildings into the natural landscape. The units, constructed with fragmented stone, are connected through an external pathway comprising stairs and balconies. This path leads to a communal outdoor seating area on the roof, promoting a sense of community and connection among the family members. Vertical wooden columns punctuate the space, seamlessly blending the indoor environments with the natural world outside.
The architects have gone to great lengths to ensure the project melds with its environment. Openings and loggias are cleverly concealed behind synthetic trunks, creating the illusion of floating amidst the landscape. This design philosophy not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the residence but also tells a poignant story of a home striving to preserve the essence of a site on the brink of urban encroachment.
This residence in Mar Moussa is more than just a place to live; it’s a narrative of architectural innovation, familial bonds, and the enduring beauty of nature, all woven into the fabric of a community threatened by disappearance.
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Where the Forest Holds Its Breath - BLACK EMBER - RL VILLA – BAABDAT – LEBANON
Anchored in the Valley - OB RESIDENCE - REIFOUN - LEBANON
Terraced Between Sky and Stone - HM VILLA - BAABDA - LEBANON
The Coastal Retreat - S SUMMER HOUSE– TYRE – LEBANON
Old Stone, New Steel - PAR ADDITION - A DIALOGUE OF STONE AND STEEL - GHARZOUZ - LEBANON
Unfolding the Mountain - THE WATCHER - A VILLA – ZAAROUR – LEBANON
A House That Listens to the Wind - S VILLA – ABDELLE – LEBANON
Rooted in the Grove - F VILLA – WARDANIYE – LEBANON
The Desert Frame - F HOUSE - DUBAI -EAU
Privacy as Architecture - AA HIDE OUT – RIYADH – KSA
Between the Ridges - THE GUARDIAN - S VILLA – BYAKOUT – LEBANON
Gravity Reconsidered - BV VILLA- BAALOUL - LEBANON
The Quiet Gesture - AI VILLA - SSHOUR - LEBANON
The Summit Residence - PM VILLA – MTEIN – ZAAROUR – LEBANON
The Metal Rock - WA CHALET – ZAAROUR – LEBANON
Shared Ground, Three Horizons - N BROTHERS VILLA – BEQAA VALLEY – LEBANON
The MECHA HOME - D VILLA – MONTEVERDI – LEBANON
The Courtyard as Climate - PATIO HOUSE – SENEGAL
A Second Life in the Snow - AA CHALET REHABILITATION – ZAAROUR – LEBANON
Carved into the Hill - HN VILLA – AMMAN – JORDAN
Facing the Horizon - P BEACH HOUSE - DOHA - QATAR
The Levantine Residence - KH VILLA – AMMAN – JORDAN
A Gentle Expansion - M VILLA ADDITION – REIFOUN – LEBANON
Order and Oasis - SM VILLA – DOHA – QATAR
The Quiet Addition - AA ADDITION CHALET - ZAAROUR - LEBANON
Tomorrow's Dwelling, Today's Question - HOUSE OF THE FUTURE – COMPETITION – DUBAI
The Timber Threshold - B WOODEN VILLA – BAABDAT – LEBANON
Alpine Clarity - AC CHALET - MROUJ - LEBANON
A Shelter Grown from the Forest - WOODEN LODGE - BAABDATH - LEBANON
Snow and Stone - A2 RESIDENCE - ZAAROUR - LEBANON
The discreet house - S PRIVATE RESIDENCE – AITANIT – LEBANON
Between Antiquity and the Sea - T VILLA – TYRE – LEBANON
Less Space, More Life - MICROHOME COMPETITION – TINY HOUSES
The Garden Within - I VILLA – AMMAN -JORDAN
Light in Layers - DD VILLA - BAABDATH - LEBANON
The Measured Villa - B VILLA – KHOBAR – KSA
A Heritage Lane Reborn - C PRIVATE RESIDENCE – GEMMAYZE – LEBANON
Architecture of the Estate - HH PRINCE BS FARM – TAEF – KSA
House in the Open Plain - H VILLA – MACHGHARA – LEBANON
Nestled in the Snowfield - A CHALET – ZAAROUR – LEBANON
Dialogue with the Cityscape - HW VILLA – AMMAN – JORDAN
Stone and Silence - D VILLA - BAABDAT - LEBANON
Shadow and Shelter - MS VILLA – KHOBAR – KSA
A Courtyard for the Gulf - ABA VILLA - DOHA - QATAR
The Oblique House - RN VILLA – BAABDATH – LEBANON
The High Refuge - AC MOUNTAIN CHALET – MROUJ – LEBANON
A House of Planes - S VILLA – AMMAN – JORDAN
An Urban Home Extended - HH MS PRIVATE RESIDENCE EXTENSION – BEIRUT – LEBANON
