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The Black Ember - Lattouf Residence

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Residential Architecture - Single Family
Firm LocationBeirut, Lebanon
CompanyAkl Architects
Lead ArchitectAkl Akl
Design TeamPaul Saab, Anthony Wehbe, Sara Kanj, Nicolas Boustany
ClientDr. Raed Lattouf
Projecthttps://archello.com/project/the-black-ember-residence
Project Videohttps://youtu.be/015c-MTRMps?si=F5xeZ-7L0LRLKjy1

The Black Ember Residence in Baabdat is conceived as a dwelling without boundaries, flowing with the mountain landscape and dissolving the line between house and horizon. Rooted in the site’s gradient, its U-shaped layout embraces a central garden that draws nature inward, merging indoors and outdoors. Frameless openings capture southeast views while ensuring privacy, turning each room into a living frame of sky and pines. A black stone shell anchors the home, contrasted with warm wood interiors, glass, and steel, creating architecture where solidity meets openness and nature becomes living.