The project is not about individual symbols, but about a diffused urban fabric. It is not about visible growth, but about tying fragments into a whole composition. It is not about contrasts between old and new and between roads and buildings, but about blending the heterogeneous nature of the city into something which in the end almost approaches invisibility. Our project is not about large perimeter blocks with a secluded indoor life, but about human movement in and through the city. Our project does not intend the Grand Axis as a corridor, but as a progression of different and meaningful urban spaces and situations.
The project, let alone abandoning the conceptual idea of a Grand Axis, turns this into a road for local traffic, at an appropriate scale for Central Beirut. Three major public spaces (squares) act as cores of each mega-urban block, surrounded by a dense if low urban fabric; the sequence of squares (one rectangular, one square, one triangular) is the focus of the project. The new harbor to be built to the north should be interpreted as the fourth square, with its own characteristics and theme. In a sequence, from south to north: rectangular square = business and leisure; second square = commerce; triangular square = archaeology and culture; fourth square = water leisure.

These offices in the heart of Beirut were designed to transform the existing building into a unique panorama. The concept focuses on  the objective notions of “Multiplicity-Identity” and “Flexibilty–Complexity”.
The facade has been covered with modules of perforated aluminum panels covering the existing building. The modules are of diverse densities hence fabricating a dynamic play over the facade.
The reception area has light boxes on the ceiling placed according to their corresponding mirror tiles on the reflective flooring. The reception constitutes randomly placed LCD screens of different dimensions delivering together a single image.
The interiors have been designed using elements like glass partitions, colored or with graphics that serve the purpose of privatizing the meeting rooms from the rest of the office. The concept is to have different colored glass boxes spread around the office symbolizing their discrete functions and exclusivity. With the help of rich curtains, the spaces can be converted from open to private rooms which have been adapted with projection systems and a special LED system of lighting. The cables from the ceiling have been hidden using a customized system of wire-case in the meeting rooms.
The workstations are not separated by partitions adding to the friendly and lively atmosphere of the office. This also allows the change in arrangement  of tables if and when required.