BAROUK HOUSE

BAROUK, LEBANON - IN PROGRESS 2020
Situated on a sloping site facing the scenic Barouk cedar reserve, the program consists of a main house and twelve guest units. Inspired by the existing agricultural terraces on the land, we have created a series of platforms cascading down the site that house the pavilions. The bulk of the built-up area is integrated in the landscape and their roofs become usable terraces for the upper units. On the main platform the house is laid-out parallel to the view. In congruence with the architectural language of the master plan, a linear stone wall facade mirrors the existing retaining wall behind the villa. Sliding bay windows on both ends open up the house to the view and the adjacent garden and pool. The master bedroom is stacked above as an independent suite benefiting from an expansive roof Read More

Situated on a sloping site facing the scenic Barouk cedar reserve, the program consists of a main house and twelve guest units. Inspired by the existing agricultural terraces on the land, we have created a series of platforms cascading down the site that house the pavilions. The bulk of the built-up area is integrated in the landscape and their roofs become usable terraces for the upper units.
On the main platform the house is laid-out parallel to the view. In congruence with the architectural language of the master plan, a linear stone wall facade mirrors the existing retaining wall behind the villa. Sliding bay windows on both ends open up the house to the view and the adjacent garden and pool. The master bedroom is stacked above as an independent suite benefiting from an expansive roof terrace.

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