The beautiful Lebanese capital, Beirut, has been showing off its post-war architecture for years and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon! Herzog and de Meuron have designed one of those buildings and called it ‘Beirut Terraces’ which is a luxurious housing complex. ‘Beirut Terraces’ is 119-m-high and resides in an eminent location in the city.
photography by© Iwan Baan
Photographer Bahaa Ghoussainy has captured the essence of living in the lavish high-rise through his camera lens. Not only do his photos display the interiors of ‘Beirut Terraces’, but they also show the great views of the city provided by the building. Moreover, the photographs showcase the unique layers of the high-rise which provide the residents with the required amount of privacy, shade, and light.
Daniel Mercer is a Coffee Break section editor at Arch2O, currently based in Berlin, Germany. With a background in architectural history and design journalism, Daniel holds a Master’s degree from the University of Edinburgh, where he focused on modern architecture and urban theory. His editorial work blends academic depth with a strong grasp of contemporary design culture. Daniel has contributed to several respected architecture publications and is known for his sharp critique and narrative-driven features. At Arch2O, he highlights innovative architectural projects from Europe and around the world, with particular interest in adaptive reuse, public infrastructure, and the evolving role of technology in the built environment.