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SKYHAVEN: a balcony onto nature. Photography: Wissam Chaaya
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SKYHAVEN Residence
PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Residential Architecture - Single Family
Firm LocationBeirut, Lebanon
CompanyBLANKPAGE Architects
Lead ArchitectWalid Ghantous, Patrick Mezher, Omar Alameddine
Design TeamStructure engineer: Elie Turk - Mechanical engineer: Elias Abu-Khaled - Electrical engineer: Charbel Khalife - Landscape architect: Some Existing Trees - Main Contractor: MAK Builders - Landscape Contractor: Roots - Photography: Wissam Chaaya
Project Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beg-1EJOeuo
Situated on a spectacular hilltop in the Batroun region, the site overlooks a lush green valley with vistas towards the sea. Programmatically, the project consists of two houses within one envelope: one for the client and another for his parents. In light of the topography and the scenic context, the house is envisioned as a "balcony/belvedere" in nature. Plan-wise, the house espouses the contours of the topography with an arc shape that embraces the full range of the panorama while reducing the impact of excavation and retaining walls on such a steep site.