Beirut Observatory // Accent Design Group

Adjacent to a central transportation artery for the city of Beirut, and situated at the nexus of two urban fabrics, this design negotiates issues of scale, unit diversity, views and zoning regulations.

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Stacked glass boxes emerge from a massing, which is positioned to maximize buildable area.Cantilevering balconies and terraces take their cue from the character of the old urban fabric while creating a vertical neighborhood rich with panoramic views of the downtown, the city and the sea.

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Shading louvres provide relief from abundant east and west sunlight while creating zones of outdoor privacy and facilitating a green screen.

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Located at the edge of development and demarcation, the project blurs lines while innovating on the Beirut high-rise typology..

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Beirut Observatory Gallery