Whish campus, Beirut

2025

Type

Office building

Area

600 m²

Location

Spears, Beirut

Phase

Completed

Credits
Project team:

Mark Samaha, Sabine Chaaya, Mariana Voz Dec

Visualisations:

Mark Samaha

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This project reimagines an existing building through the introduction of a contemporary double-skin facade, redefining its identity while preserving its structural base. A lightweight metal mesh envelope wraps the upper levels, creating a distinct architectural layer that enhances both performance and visual presence.

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The facade acts as a climatic buffer, reducing solar gain while allowing natural ventilation and filtered daylight. Its semi-transparent quality reveals internal activity and integrated greenery, establishing a dynamic relationship between interior and exterior.

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