Rachaya 1464

Rachaya, Lebanon – 2017

scope of work

  • Architecture

Located in the village overlooking ever white Mount Hermon, Rachaya is central to its neighboring villages where it is considered a commercial hub. The design needed to be attractive yet very affordable for shop owners and young families can afford to invest in this mixed use building. Mount Hermon and the rural landscape contrasts the building play in form and color. The penthouse is a dedicated apartment for the owner and the basement is a huge storage space and parking for the owner’s farming business.
To minimize the cost and maximize the area of investment, a careful study of permit area was calculated and 1 vertical staircase was used in the building, providing 4 equal apartments in all 4 directions, all while minimizing the corridors throughout the building.

A local client looking to build a mixed use building to maximize his investment and create a top level personal penthouse

typology

  • Residential

lot size

  • 1605 sqm

built-up area

  • 1750 sqm

floors

  • G+2
  • G-1

ground floor

  • commercial spaces

first floor

  • 4 residential apartments

second floor

  • private penthouse

basement floor

  • storage and parking

project architect

project team