foster + partners: 3beirut

‘3beruit’ by foster and partners, beruit, lebanon images courtesy of foster and partners

‘3beruit’, foster and partners’ first development in lebanon, has broken ground. housing retail and residential programs the sustainable scheme, located in beirut’s central district, is informed by both the site and the culture of the city.

staggering and rectilinear, the design pays particular attention to the public realm and accessible green space, which is peppered at street level alongside pedestrian throughways. organized around promenades and plazas, the development looks to connect the historic city center to the harbor at the mediterranean sea.

street level retail outlets

conservative but distinctive in form, the structure features a south facade which gently steps down to integrate into the surrounding urban fabric. shops, galleries and restaurants are located in the base of the unit, whose volumes relate to the scale at street level.

terraces and green roofs – the first in the city – are positioned throughout the tiered building, marking the changes in

elevation and integrating interior and exterior environments.

aerial view of towers

luke fox, a senior partner and design director at foster + partners, states: “I am delighted that our first project in lebanon is under construction. 3beirut will be a significant addition to the city and I look forward to it contributing to the emerging success of beirut as an international destination.”

green roofs and terraces